Wax Atelier is a design studio that specializes in beeswax and it is also the team behind the Abney Effect, which is a series of objects and material experiments that are made using bio-baed wax, resin, oil, dyes, and fibers -- all of these are sourced from unfelled trees.
The installation is currently on display at the studio's new workshop on the side of Abney Park. Some of the highlighting products are the lamps made from pine resin, wood-crafted wax crayons, and a range of scented waxes crafted from different parts of orange trees. Lola Lely, co-founder and designer at the studio, speaks on how trees are an influence. "That was the inspiration. Besides oxygen, paper and wood, loads of things are derived from trees. We wanted to create a retrospective of those things."
Tree-Based Material Products
Wax Atelier's Abney Effect Features Objects Made by Bio-Based Waxes
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Home Decor - Crafted from pine resin, these eco-friendly lamps offer a unique blend of sustainability and aesthetic appeal, representing the future of green interior design.
2. Bio-based Art Supplies - Innovatively made from wood-crafted wax, these crayons provide artists with environmentally conscious materials, enhancing creativity while minimizing ecological impact.
3. Natural Scented Products - Derived from various parts of orange trees, these scented waxes cater to a growing consumer demand for organic, non-toxic fragrances.
Industry Implications
1. Eco-friendly Design - Design studios like Wax Atelier are pioneering the use of bio-based materials, influencing the broader home decor market towards sustainability.
2. Green Art Supplies - The use of natural, tree-sourced materials in art supplies is driving a shift in the industry towards more environmentally sustainable practices.
3. Organic Fragrance Market - The development of waxes scented from natural tree sources highlights a trend in the fragrance industry towards organic, health-conscious products.