Handcrafted relief candle
Antique Lace
Raised lace patterns and an irregular, sculptural outline.
Natural beeswax · ruozhuo-016THE ATELIER OF RUOZHUO
MAISON RZ
Objects · Candles · Art
Handcrafted candles and sculptural objects, shaped by classical ornament, tactile materials and the beauty of timeworn surfaces.
Explore the worksI — A STUDY IN MATERIAL & FORM
II — THE CREATIVE ARCHIVE
Selected Works
Wax, plaster and light. Selected studies from the real studio archive.
Textured candle
Frost Collection
Frost-like surfaces and classical relief, preserved in white.
Wax candle · ruozhuo-020
Portrait candle
Vintage Portrait
Figures, folds and small details held in beeswax.
Natural beeswax · ruozhuo-022
Decorative plaster object
Porcelain Collection
A rabbit rests in a palm-shaped dish. The series name describes an aesthetic; the material is plaster.
Plaster · ruozhuo-049
Sculptural wax candle
Antique Wax Dolls
Small figures with individual colours, floral details and expressions.
Wax candle · ruozhuo-060
Portrait ornament
Plaster & Time
Ornamental portrait frames and the character of aged surfaces.
Plaster · ruozhuo-070
Wax surface study
Patina Wax
An ongoing study of formulation, temperature and the texture of wax.
Wax · ruozhuo-123
Flameless decorative light
Quiet Light
A candle-like surface around an electronic light. No open flame.
Electronic light · ruozhuo-169III — OBJECTS TO DISCOVER
The Shop
A collection of handcrafted candles and decorative objects. Every object is currently unavailable for online purchase.
IV — MATERIAL & METHOD
The Atelier
Relief, colour and patina. A closer look at the making.
Relief & beeswax
Botanical details, layered colour and the texture of wax.
ruozhuo-010
The work before the flame
Wicks, temperature and the small preparations behind a candle.
ruozhuo-062
Plaster & patina
Surface treatment, aged finishes and material experiments.
ruozhuo-112羊皮卷 · A LITERARY ROOM
The Parchments
A place for historical stories, novels and other written works.
In DevelopmentEnter the reading room ↗
VI — THE ARTIST & THE STUDIO
Objects we love.
Made by hand, with care.
若拙 / Ruozhuo
Discover the creative archive ↗
VII — CONVERSATIONS & COLLABORATIONS
Let’s make a connection.
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