What kind of material is Jesmonite, which appears in the incense holder descriptions?
When reading the descriptions of GLOSOME's incense holders, the unfamiliar material name Jesmonite appears across them. One wonders how it differs from synthetic plastic or ceramic, and whether it can be safely used in daily life.
Jesmonite is an eco-friendly resin material made by mixing and curing water-based resin and mineral powder instead of harmful chemical solvents.
Although it has the name resin, its foundation differs from the synthetic plastic we commonly know. JESMONITE (Jesmonite) is an eco-friendly composite material made by mixing and curing water-based acrylic liquid with natural gypsum and mineral powder. Unlike conventional epoxy resins that use organic solvents as a base, strong odors or volatile organic compounds are not emitted during the curing process, so it is used as an alternative that is safe for indoors and the human body.
It is hard and resistant to fire. The surface created as the mineral components cure gives off a calm texture like ceramic or polished stone, yet it is lighter than concrete and does not break easily. Because it possesses flame retardancy so that fire does not catch easily, it is suitable as a base material for accessories or incense holders that handle live embers directly.
GLOSOME uses this eco-friendly resin to make the 립 인센스 홀더 and the 제스모나이트 벼루 인센스 홀더[1][2]. Both products were designed and produced in collaboration with LAB.CRETE, a design studio and architect group that studies the inherent physical properties and formative qualities of materials[3][4].
hmmm, as they are tools used to care for indoor air by burning incense, even the vessel that catches burning embers and ash has been matched with a material free of harmful substances.
Specific maintenance methods for wiping away soot or stains caused by falling ash have not yet been confirmed.