Care Guide

Due to the nature of burnt ash and ash plaster, there is likely to be a small amount of ash dust around the applied area of the mirror upon receiving your order. Simply take a paper towel or cloth, wet it with your preferred cleaning solution, and use it to delicately wipe the edge of the burnt ash section. For a careful touch, wrap the towel or cloth around your finger, and trace the edge of the ash, along the mirror.

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Inspiration

Most of us know the story of Pompeii: an ancient city preserved in ash in a moment of tragedy. At Dom Lo Studios, that ashen preservation is a key influence on our design and aesthetic approach. The natural cascade of volcanic ash created a gradient textured cast around the city and its people, in what we see as a beautiful combination of nature and minimalism. Our aim in using Burnt Ash, was to create designs whose simple beauty could fit anywhere and still be a conversation-starter.

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Process

​Application: Our Pompeii Mirrors are handmade with burnt ash, the shape of which is unique to each individual mirror. The burnt ash is coated onto the mirror glass by hand, with particular attention to the manner in which it will harden and frame the remaining exposed mirror glass. The final finish of the ash is a thin, flat layer of textured plaster.​

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History

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In 79 CE, the city of Pompeii faced a combination of destruction and tragic preservation, with the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. It was buried under 19 feet of ash and volcanic debris, casting it in an ashen shell for centuries to come. It was rediscovered in the 16th century, as a captured moment from long ago, like a photograph made from ash.
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The preservation of Pompeii was an accidental example of how useful ash can be. But over time, it has become a widely used material to aid in artistic expression. This rich history of ash in the arts has particularly been in pottery and mixed-media art, and now finds a home in the hands of Dom Lo Studios, and our unique line of mirrors

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