Wax diffusers are ‘infinitely recyclable’
A Danish firm is using diffusers made from organic wax as they’re ‘infinitely recyclable’.
Copenhagen based company Daydreaming Objects say that as well as its inherent renewability, wax is perfect for light because of its light-diffusing properties
Daydreaming Objects combines the wax lenses with upcycled table lamp bases to create the Soft Solids range of products. The designers developed shades specifically for each lamp base, using computer software and 3D-printing technology to create prototypes and silicone negatives for casting the molten wax.
‘The Soft Solids lighting series explore the intentional use and repurposing of natural material—wax, reflecting on its potential for regeneration within design practice,’ says the firm.
‘The lighting series features biomorphic forms that symbolise growth and regeneration in nature.
‘The collection was inspired by the organic nature of wax and its capacity to transform from a shapeless mass into a tangible form, reverting to a flexible or even fluid state.’
Daydreaming Objects uses a natural wax blend which enables environmentally friendly renewal processes and is seen as a versatile material for creation and upcycling.
‘The fusion of new elements, crafted from natural wax, with existing ones, including metal and glass components, weaves a narrative of nostalgia, grounded in the present, yet projecting towards the future.
‘This approach pays tribute to creative individuality, revitalising vintage objects with fresh energy and encouraging viewers to recognise their original designs while appreciating their transformed states.’
Daydreaming Objects was founded by the Copenhagen-based creative duo of lighting designer Ruta Palionyte and architect Ieva Baranauskaite. Combining diverse skills, the two design professionals creates light objects that they say go beyond mere function, telling stories and infusing everyday spaces with dreaminess.
The duo approaches a blend of unexpected materials, curiosity-driven research, and experimentation, pushing the current boundaries of creativity in the light design process.
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