The Journal
Notes on craft, scent, and the things we make.
In the Shop
The Difference Between Oak, Sapele, and Cherry
We work with three hardwoods: red oak, sapele, and cherry. Each appears in the product line for a specific reason, and each behaves differently enough that understanding them is worth...
In the Shop
The Difference Between Oak, Sapele, and Cherry
We work with three hardwoods: red oak, sapele, and cherry. Each appears in the product line for a specific reason, and each behaves differently enough that understanding them is worth...
In the Shop
What Tung Oil Does to Wood (And Why We Use It)
Most wood finishes sit on top of the wood. Polyurethane, lacquer, shellac — these build a coating over the surface that protects it by sealing it off. They're durable and...
In the Shop
What Tung Oil Does to Wood (And Why We Use It)
Most wood finishes sit on top of the wood. Polyurethane, lacquer, shellac — these build a coating over the surface that protects it by sealing it off. They're durable and...
In the Shop
How a Candle Lid Goes From Raw Wood to Finished...
The lid is the smallest object we make. It's also the one with the most steps. By the time a lid is ready to sit on a jar, it's been...
In the Shop
How a Candle Lid Goes From Raw Wood to Finished...
The lid is the smallest object we make. It's also the one with the most steps. By the time a lid is ready to sit on a jar, it's been...
In the Shop
A Day in the Shop: What Production Actually Loo...
Production days have a logic to them. Not because we've engineered them that way, but because the materials demand it. Wood has to be cut before it's finished. Candles have...
In the Shop
A Day in the Shop: What Production Actually Loo...
Production days have a logic to them. Not because we've engineered them that way, but because the materials demand it. Wood has to be cut before it's finished. Candles have...
In the Shop
Why We Use Red Oak for Every Lid
The lid is the first thing you touch. Before the flame, before the scent — your hand finds the lid, and you feel the grain. That moment is intentional. We...
In the Shop
Why We Use Red Oak for Every Lid
The lid is the first thing you touch. Before the flame, before the scent — your hand finds the lid, and you feel the grain. That moment is intentional. We...