The Art of Handmade: A behind the scenes look at our crafting process

At Home at Number Twenty-Two, we believe that handmade products carry a special kind of magic. Every candle and reed diffuser we create is infused with care, craftmanship and a deep love for home décor. Unlike mass-produced items, our handmade pieces tell a story - one of creativity, patience and a passion for beautiful, high quality products.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at our crafting process, where artistry meets everyday luxury.

1. Inspiration and Design: Where it all begins 

Every handmade piece starts with an idea. Inspiration comes from nature, seasonal trends, timeless scents, and, most importantly, the desire to create something that brings warmth and comfort into your home.

* Fragrances: we carefully select scents that evoke emotions and memories, from fresh florals to warm vanilla and rich sandalwood.

* Aesthetic & Materials: whether it's the soothing glow of our candles or the elegant design of our reed diffusers, we focus on timeless designs that complement any space. 

Fun fact: many of our fragrances are inspired by moments of relaxation - like curling up with a book, sipping a cup of tea, or enjoying the fresh air after a summer rain.

2. Hand-pouring Candles

Our coconut and rapeseed wax candles are individually hand-poured, ensuring quality and attention to detail in every batch.

The process: 

* Blending the Wax and Fragrance Oils - we use a natural coconut and rapeseed wax blend, free from toxins, for a cleaner and longer lasting burn. On our scented candles, fragrance oils are added at the perfect temperature to ensure a balanced scent throw.

* Hand-pouring and setting - each candle is carefully poured by hand, ensuring smooth finishes and even distribution. They are left to set naturally, allowing the fragrance to fully develop.

*Wick Trimming and Labelling - once set, wicks are trimmed to the ideal length for a clean burn. Every candle is then hand-labelled with care, ready to be sent to it's new home.  

Tip: to get the best performance from our candles, always trim the wick to 5mm before lighting! 

3. Crafting beautiful Reed Diffusers

Our reed diffusers provide a continuous, flameless fragrance, perfect for a low-maintenance home fragrance solution. 

The process: 

* Selecting the base and the oils - we use a high quality, eco-friendly diffuser base that allows the fragrance oils to diffuse effectively and last longer.

* Mixing and Bottling - each fragrance blend is carefully measured and mixed before being hand-poured into our stylish glass bottles. 

Tip: flip your reeds every 1-2 weeks for a fresh scent boost!

 

4.  The Finishing Touch: Packaging with Love

Every Home at Number Twenty-Two order is packaged with care, ready to bring a little joy to your home.

*Eco-Friendly Packaging - we prioritise sustainable packaging, ensuring minimal waste without compromising on beauty. 

* Personal Touch - Every order includes a thank you- card, because we truly appreciate our customers!

Why Handmade Matters 

In a world filled with mass-produced goods, choosing handmade means supporting real craftmanship, small businesses and ethical production. Every candle and reed diffuser we create is made with love, ensuring a unique, high-quality product that brings warmth into your home. 

Thank you for supporting handmade! 

Ready to experience the art of handmade home fragrance? Explore our collection and bring a little handcrafted magic into your space.