Busy Hands, Calm Minds: An Atelier Journal
Sometimes a stone, sometimes a leaf, sometimes only silence takes shape here. At the edge of the meadow, hands begin to think. And time slowly unravels.
1. Botanical Press Kits
Pressed Flower Kit: Handmade botanical press for slow days and busy hands.
Everything you need to preserve the flowers you love is gathered in this handmade press kit. Sometimes a daisy picked on a walk, sometimes a memory from an unforgettable day… There is space here for all of them. Made for slow days, quiet pastimes, and wandering gazes. While the hands are busy, the mind finds its own way; flowers, with patience and silence, become a tale. 🌸
2. Iron Oak Gall Ink
Natural Oak Gall Ink, slow-brewed and rich with history.
Distilled with patience, crafted for permanence. Favoured in spells, grimoires, and secret letters.
Small Bottles, Great Stories
We waited patiently while our ink darkened and thickened; slow brew style. It’s a little potion made with oak galls, time, and a touch of mischief. Apparently, Jane Austen’s friend used to brew her ink just like this. Well… now we’ve got our own! A small batch, but full of heart. Feel free to grab a bottle (though literary success is not included 😅). Or scroll down for the recipe and give it a go yourself!
Recepi
We collected oak galls from our garden then let them ferment in a beer-based solution for 8–10 weeks a method known as “slow brew.” We stirred it occasionally (and yes, we admit; it smelled a bit odd at first! :)) But hey, that’s part of the magic. :) After straining, we added a bit of acacia gum and a lil bit clove oil.
Elements
At every stage of production, we tried to choose natural and sustainable materials; and reused what we already had whenever possible. Perfect for calligraphy, journaling, and those who appreciate historical craft.
What the ink whispered darker.., better. The deeper the shade, the stronger the story. :)
3. Soaps for the Everyday
Everyday cleansing with the patience of old spells.
Our handmade soaps are crafted in small batches using natural, plant-based ingredients; specially made for hands, face, and body. Gentle on the skin, respectful to nature. Born from a slow and thoughtful process. For those who find beauty in simplicity, ritual, and skin-friendly care.
We craft our soaps by cold process in small batches.
In their production, we use 60–70% of our own extra virgin olive oil, sourced from our olive grove named Siyah İnci in Dikili, İzmir, cultivated with good agricultural practices.
Additionally, we include other natural and nourishing oils beneficial for the skin, such as coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and castor oil.
Thanks to these rich ingredients, our soaps provide both cleansing and moisturizing effects.
We also enrich our soaps with natural minerals such as green clay, pink clay, red clay, bentonite clay, and organic spirulina powder.
Each formula is enhanced with pure essential oils like lavender, bergamot, patchouli, cedar, and others, carrying aromatherapy benefits.
This combination offers a gentle care experience for the skin and a delightful treat for the senses.
Additionally, our skin-friendly formulas contain no synthetic additives, perfumes, colorants, or palm oil.
Our soaps, carefully crafted using natural oils and clays, gently nourish your hands, face, and body while preserving your skin’s natural balance, providing a refreshing and soothing cleanse. Ideal for daily use, they bring the pure essence of nature into your beauty and care routine. ⚘
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What Is Cold Process Soap?
Cold process soap is made by combining oils and a lye (sodium hydroxide) solution without applying heat. The mixture slowly turns into soap through a natural chemical reaction called saponification.
In this method:
- The oils are not heated, so they keep their nourishing qualities.
- Naturally formed glycerin stays in the soap, making it moisturizing.
- Usually, natural ingredients like plant oils, essential oils, clays, and herbs are used.
- Soaps are poured into molds one by one, cut, and cured over 4-6 weeks to mature.
🌿 In short:
Cold process soap is the purest form of gentle, eco-friendly, and handmade natural soaps.