Jo Loves Christmas Candle
This project was a collaboration Jo Loves did with a talented artist that produces expressive eye-catching patterns. The patterns were provided by the brand and we had to visualize and effectively produce the patterns on to the glass tumbler, as well as guide the client with other aspects of the candle and packaging.
Packaging
Visual Mock-ups
Pattern Development
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
The client supplied two patterns for us to evaluate and visualize. It was immediately evident that due to the complexity of the design, a decal would be the best option of decorating the candle glass. Hydro-dipping was considered, however it was established the ‘ice-weight’ (the solid base of glass) had to be visible at the request of Jo Loves. Mock-ups were then created to evaluate which pattern would look best as decal on the glass.
MOCK UP 1
Using Pattern 1
MOCK UP 2
Using Pattern 2
Visuals were sent to the client and they opted to go for pattern 1 (red and gold pattern). To get the pattern ready for the decal manufacturer, it was decided the pattern should be vectorised and split into 4 main colour categories to achieve the pattern. It was also confirmed that the client wanted the gold areas to be an organic gold ink which would create a semi-metallic effect.
Detailed Mock Up
The decal itself was split into 3 main colours, of which all had a pantone assigned to them apart from the organic gold colour. The organic gold colour was matched by the decal manufacturer from some physical samples the client sent through that they wanted the colour to match to. There was a 4th colour on the pattern, and to create a cohesive aesthetic to the candle glass it was decided this would be the colour the glass was decorated in. To keep the ‘ice-weight’ visible we would use an internal spray decoration method.
The colours chosen are shown in the image below. You will also notice in the image that the decal has a slight curvature. This is to allow the decal to fit correctly and allow for the taper in the glass.
The internal spray decoration is visible through the decal, giving it the desired cohesive aesthetic the client wanted to achieve.
The Finished Product
The project also included a larger 4-wick size candle that retailed for around £350. We used the same methodology but scaled it up to fit the larger glass. The 4 -wick candles sold out much faster than anticipated, so we had to turn-around another production run within a month.
Below is also an image showing the single wick candle in all of its glory.
