The Hands Behind LacLume — 8 Artisans, One Ancient Craft

We merge age-old East Asian lacquer craftsmanship with modern sustainability—creating unique, skin-friendly pieces that honor heritage and the planet.

LacLume Studio

Founder Story

LacLume was founded by Arin, who first learned traditional lacquer art at her grandmother's side as a child. As she grew older, she discovered that the craft's natural resins, plant-based dyes, and entirely handmade process were a perfect expression of eco-conscious values—no synthetic chemicals, no unnecessary waste. After 15+ years of refining these techniques, Arin built this studio to share lacquer's quiet beauty with the world. Every material is sourced with intention: FSC-certified plantations for our lacquer trees, and ECOCERT-verified suppliers for our dyes—keeping every step as natural as the craft itself.

Our Team — 8 Specialist Artisans

  • Mia | Lacquer Resin Lead — Sources FSC-certified trees, oversees hand-tapping, and cures resin using traditional methods.
  • Jake | Resin Artisan — Assists with tree tapping and quality-checks raw lacquer for purity.
  • Lila | Natural Dye Lead — Develops custom hues from sappanwood, indigo, and pine soot; tests dye safety at every stage.
  • Leo | Dye Specialist — Prepares plant-based pigments and mixes batches for colour consistency.
  • Zoe | Hand-Finishing Lead — Polishes each piece to highlight its organic texture and ensures a skin-safe, smooth finish.
  • Eli | Finishing Artisan — Buffs and inspects final pieces, catching any imperfections before they leave the studio.
  • Chloe | Packaging & Sustainability Coordinator — Designs our plastic-free packaging and tracks the studio's eco-impact metrics.
  • Sam | Quality Assurance Lead — Verifies FSC and ECOCERT compliance, and tests every piece for non-toxicity.

What Makes Us Different

  • Heritage meets sustainability — Grandmother-taught techniques, held to FSC and ECOCERT standards. Eco-conscious by design, not by trend.
  • Truly one-of-a-kind — Natural lacquer patterns are never repeated. Your piece is exclusively yours.
  • Gentle on skin, kind to the planet — 100% natural materials, free from heavy metals and synthetic chemicals, packaged plastic-free.

LacLume Craftsmanship

Crafted for those who value quality, story, and a lighter footprint.