Our Process
From molding clay to pouring wax, the entire process unfolds through the skilled hands of the talented artisans in our Porto atelier.
We chose Portugal for its excellence & history in ceramic arts. Our team is multicultural, from Brazil & Portugal to Lithuania and Middle-East, each brings their own inspiration to the creation process.
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Molding
Our in house mold expert Anabela designs and builds our molds by hand with incredible precision. Molds are made with plaster, and require a lot of care in between uses.
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Preparing Clay
Prepared in a high rotation stirrer where water is added to obtain the correct density and viscosity before pouring into the molds.
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Drying & Finishing
After the shaping process pieces are left to dry for several days and then finished by hand to eliminate any imperfections.
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First Fire
Pieces are fired at 1000°c, they then turn into bisqueware. This firing stage is essential to add mechanical resistance and porosity to each piece, readying it for glaze.
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Glazing
In this stage the pieces are selected and dusted off in order to be prepared for glazing. We use custom made glazes & hand paint all our pieces to achieve the best possible color and shine.
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Second Fire
After glazing, the pieces will go through a second firing stage at 1280°c, now resulting in stunning porcelain pieces. This takes 30 hours to burn and cool down.
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Decoration Fire
The decorating stage can be done by applying decals by hand, or by using brushes to apply luster or paint, and put into the kilns for a final third fire taking appx. 20 hours.
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Quality Control
Each piece will be carefully selected with our high standards and the perfect ones will then be made into candles.
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Wax Preparation
We mix our in-house wax blends with fine fragrance oils created especially for us, featuring unforgettable scents.
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Candle Making
We melt wax slowly & mix in bespoke fine fragrance. Pouring in stages to ensure perfectly smooth tops. Candles are then cured for a week.
MEET THE TEAM
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Or Edery
Founder
Creative Director
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Anabela Aliste Vaz
Mold Expert
Ceramic Artist
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CÉLIA LOSTREGO
Ceramic Artist
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Hernan Teixeira
Designer
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