03/11/2026
what is a true handmade product?
my definition is that of something that gets to be created from start to finish. in this case, i make the container of the kerstbalkaars from Jesmonite, let it cure, paint the details, and seal it. that alone takes a handful of days. then comes the wax refill: wicking, wax melting, fragrance mixing, pouring — all at different temperatures.
after curing, comes packaging. zero new plastic in packaging is quite a challenge because 1. you don’t always have old plastic available and 2. paper packaging is more prone to be damaged. luckily, all orders so far have been delivered without damage 🫶🏽
Christmas candle collection:
🔗 hotmesscandle.nl
do you want to touch and see the candles? meet me:
📍 amsterdam, 13 dec, museumplein
📍 amsterdam, 20 dec, westergas
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