Oil Burner Soapstone Om Symbol 8cm

As the tealight begins to glow, this soapstone oil burner turns fragrance into a quiet room ritual. Add water with essential oil, a wax melt, fragrance oil or simmering granules to the top dish, then let the gentle heat soften the scent into the air. The Om motif gives it a contemplative presence, suited to a shelf, side table or meditation corner.

How the fragrance is warmed

• An unscented tealight sits in the base, warming the dish above it with a steady, gentle flame.
• Use a little water with a few drops of essential oil, or place a wax melt or aroma granules in the dish.
• The scent releases gradually as the dish warms, helping the room feel more considered and cared for.
• The Om design adds a soft symbolic note before it is even lit.
• When the candle is burning, the burner becomes part scent vessel, part small pool of light.

Soapstone with an Om motif

Made from soapstone, it has the calm, tactile quality that suits a fragrance burner well. Soapstone is a naturally dense stone, often chosen for objects that need a grounded feel and a smooth finish.

The Om symbol is widely used in Hindu and yogic traditions, where it is associated with sacred sound, meditation and the idea of wholeness. Here, it brings that meaning into a simple everyday ritual: lighting a candle, choosing a scent, and letting the room settle into a different atmosphere.

Using it safely with oils, wax or granules

Place the burner on a heatproof mat before lighting the tealight. Add your chosen fragrance to the dish, using water with essential oil, and make sure the dish does not run dry while the candle is lit.

Use it in a well-ventilated room, away from draughts, fabrics and anything heat-sensitive. Let the soapstone cool fully before moving, emptying or cleaning it.

Keeping the stone looking cared for

After use, allow any remaining wax or residue to cool, then remove it gently. Wipe the dish with a soft cloth and avoid soaking the stone, as prolonged damp is not kind to natural materials.

Size and details

• Product type: oil burner for essential oils, fragrance oils, wax melts or simmering granules.
• Material: soapstone.
• Motif: Om symbol.
• Origin: India.
• Size: 8 cm.
• Weight: 230 g.

A thoughtful gift for scent rituals

This suits someone who likes to shape the feeling of a room through fragrance, candlelight and small rituals. It is a considered gift for a new home, a meditation space, or anyone building a calmer evening routine.

Common questions

Can I use essential oils in this burner?
Yes. Add a little water to the dish first, then add a few drops of essential oil. Keep enough water in the dish while the tealight is burning.

Can I use wax melts or simmering granules instead?
Yes. The burner is suitable for wax melts, fragrance oils and simmering granules as well as essential oils.

Does it need electricity?
No. This is a flame-based oil burner, used with an unscented tealight placed in the base.