Nothing makes a home feel cosy like the things you made yourself – and autumn Jesmonite® decor is some of the most satisfying to cast. As the evenings draw in, fill your shelves with warm, tactile pumpkins, mushrooms and candle holders, in exactly the colours you love. Here are our favourite autumn and Halloween projects …
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Autumn & Halloween Jesmonite® Decor Ideas
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Is Jesmonite® Food Safe?
Trays, bowls and dishes are some of the most popular Jesmonite® projects – so it’s natural to ask: is Jesmonite® food safe? Here’s an honest answer, plus how to make and use your pieces so they’re both beautiful and safe. The honest answer Jesmonite® is not certified food-safe. It’s a decorative casting material, not a …
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Is Jesmonite® Heatproof? Candles & Hot Dishes
If you want to make candle holders, tealight dishes or trivets, you need to know: is Jesmonite® heatproof? The good news is that it handles heat well – which is exactly why it’s such a popular choice for candles. Here’s what’s safe, what to avoid, and how to make heat-safe pieces the right way. Jesmonite® …
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Is Jesmonite® Waterproof? (And How to Make It)
It’s one of the most common questions makers ask: is Jesmonite® waterproof? Not on its own. Because Jesmonite® is water-based and porous, an unsealed piece draws water in rather than repelling it – so water left on the surface soaks in and leaves a water stain. The fix is simple: seal it, and the water …
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How to Sand Jesmonite®: Reveal Terrazzo, GlassRoxx & StoneRoxx
Sanding Jesmonite® isn’t about making it smoother. Your mould already gives you a smooth surface, so most casts need no sanding at all. You sand for two specific reasons: to reveal the pieces set into the cast – terrazzo chips, GlassRoxx and StoneRoxx – and to give the cement-based variants a robust, etched look. Here’s …
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How to Make a Jesmonite® Lamp: Step-by-Step Guide
Making your own Jesmonite® lamp is one of the most satisfying casting projects you can try – and one of the easiest to get right. You mix, pour, wait about half an hour, wire it up, and you have a designer lamp that’s completely your own, in exactly the colours you want. This step-by-step guide …
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Jesmonite® Christmas Decorations & Handmade Gift Ideas
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. 🍂 Looking for autumn or Halloween ideas? See our autumn & Halloween …
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Jesmonite® Terrazzo Effect: How-To Guide for Makers
The speckled, confetti-like look of terrazzo is one of the most satisfying finishes you can cast at home, and Jesmonite® makes it wonderfully achievable. The short answer to how to make a Jesmonite® terrazzo effect: you make your own small Jesmonite® chips, fold them into a fresh, contrasting Jesmonite® mix, cast it, then sand the …
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