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By Lena Verhoeven
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3 min read
Beginner
Handmade always feels more special at Christmas – and Jesmonite® makes it easy. From ornaments and little trees to candle holders and gifts, here are the seasonal projects to cast this year, the colours that feel festive, and how to finish them beautifully.
What you’ll learn
- Festive projects to cast
- Festive colours & finishes
- Cosy, wax-free candlelight
- Handmade gifts they’ll keep
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🍂 Looking for autumn or Halloween ideas? See our autumn & Halloween decor guide.
Festive projects to cast
- Ornaments – stars, baubles, trees and figures to hang on the tree.
- Standing Christmas trees – a modern centrepiece for the mantel or table.
- Candle & tealight holders – instant Christmas cosiness.
- Coasters, trays & trinket dishes – beautiful, useful gifts.
- Place settings – name holders and mini decorations for the Christmas table.
Pick your shapes from the seasonal moulds.
💡 Good to know: our seasonal ornament moulds already include a small hanging hole, so your decoration comes out ready to thread with ribbon – no drilling or DIY holes needed. Just cure, then thread.
Festive colours & finishes
Add water-based pigment (up to 2% of the mix) in classic Christmas tones:
- Snowy white, cream and soft grey
- Forest and sage green
- Deep red and berry
For a touch of luxury, go metallic two ways:
- Mica powder – for an even, all-through shimmer, stir it straight through your Jesmonite® mix. To marble with mica, first blend a little mica powder into a small amount of Jesmonite® liquid, then swirl that through your main mix.
- Gold or silver wax paste rubbed onto the finished, dry piece – for a metallic surface sheen. Apply with a gloved finger or sponge and let it dry ~15 minutes.
A terrazzo or marble finish in festive colours looks stunning too – see our colour and terrazzo guides.
Cosy, wax-free candlelight
Cast a festive holder and turn it into a candle in seconds with CandleRoxx candle sand – add a wick, light it, and top it up when it burns down. No melting, no mess. Shop CandleRoxx.
Handmade gifts they’ll keep
Jesmonite® pieces make thoughtful, personal presents – a marbled trinket dish, a set of coasters, a little tree. Cast a batch in an afternoon and you’ve got gifts for the whole list.
🎁 Leaving it late? Order before 14:00 for same-day dispatch, and enjoy free shipping from €75 – handy when you’re stocking up for gifting.
How much Jesmonite® do I need?
Casting lots of small pieces? Use our free Jesmonite® calculator to work out exactly how much liquid and base to mix for each mould.
Start your Christmas casting
Grab your moulds, pigments and finishes and get ahead of the festive rush.
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Written by Lena Verhoeven
Projects & styling editor
Lena turns raw casts into pieces you want on your shelf, and pins everything she makes. Part of the Gigacrea maker team.
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