The Handmade Process & My Story
Ever wondered how your candles go from a concept to a finished piece on your shelf? Come behind the scenes of my small home studio to see the real work that goes into every order.
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A glimpse into a busy day of candle making. From preparing the colorful jars to pouring the soy wax, every step is done with care. Your support fuels my passion and helps my small business grow.
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A magical transformation. Watch as I add wax flowers to a candle and then melt them with a heat gun to create a beautiful, smooth, colored surface.
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I often get asked about the materials I use. I use an eco-friendly, water-based acrylic resin called Beyond Mix. It's non-toxic, durable, and allows me to be creative with techniques like marbling and terrazzo.
A quick introduction to my small business. I make everything from greeting cards to home decor and candles. Every order brings a huge smile to my face.
About The Handmade Process & My Story
People often ask if I use machines to pour my candles, but the truth is, every single jar is hand-poured right here at my table. I use a non-toxic, water-based eco-resin called Beyond Mix for the vessels, which takes 24 hours to cure properly. It is a slower process, but it is the only way to get those clean, sharp terrazzo and marble patterns you see in my collection.
When I left my corporate job in 2019, I did not have a master plan. I just knew that making art from my heart felt like my soul talking. Since then, the 'Hues of Memories' workbench has become my happy place, even on the days when it feels like total chaos.
Why Handmade Matters
Every candle, tray, and greeting card here is created in small batches. When you buy from me, you are not getting a mass-produced item from a factory line. You are getting something that I personally mixed, poured, and sanded. Yes, sometimes there are tiny bubbles or minor color variations—I call these 'little imperfections'—because they are proof that a human hand made this, not a machine.
The Eco-Resin Journey
I chose to work with Beyond Mix because it is eco-friendly and solvent-free. It allows for incredible durability and those distinct marble and terrazzo finishes I love. But working with it is a technical challenge. The pouring temperature, the curing time, and the sealing process all have to be exact. If I rush it, the quality suffers. That is why I often share the 'Part 1, Part 2' behind-the-scenes clips on social media—I want you to see that it is not just magic, it is consistent, hard work.
Building Together
This business is my story, but it is also a community effort. Your feedback on sticker colors, your questions about fragrance blends, and even your support when a courier goes wrong keeps me going. Whether you are looking for a scented soy candle or a custom gift hamper, know that your order is being handled with genuine care. Thanks for being part of this journey.
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