He lovingly hand makes each Maison Blanche candle.
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Cedarwood and wild patchouli – because it’s different from the rest. I like the muskiness.
Kristy taught me everything I know. I’m a slow learner but she’s been patient with me. I started packing boxes, then cleaning the candles after pouring, and eventually I learnt to pour.
I like it. Compared to my other jobs, it’s a lot more exciting. I feel like I’m actually achieving something — I get to make something from start to finish.
Pouring. It’s the most satisfying. I like seeing things come together — starting to look and smell how they should. It’s also where things can go the most wrong and I need to troubleshoot the process.
Temperatures. Colder temps make candles set faster — but the cold makes the wax contract. On a hot day, candles can end up setting mushy and gross. They’re also prone to explosion! Jokes. I don’t know all the science behind it. Hot is bad, super cold is bad.
Campfire, leather, or gunpowder. Taking something with a strong, powerful, and recognisable scent and turning it into a candle.
It’s all about attention to detail. Being handmade is a source of pride. It’s a craft instead of just a production line.
The people — even though I work alone most of the time these days.
My current favourite product is the Sea Salt & Thyme candle.
I get up at 8:10am. I have a strong black coffee for breakfast and gauge what needs to be done. Every day at Maison Blanche is different. Sometimes there’s a full day of orders to be sent out, but mostly my workday involves candles being hand poured.
There is literally nothing else I would rather be doing. I love making candles. BUT, if I had to pick something else, it would involve making or creating something with my hands.
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