Lushlake Atelier
EST. 2019 • COPENHAGEN

Quiet craft.
Enduring tools.

Lushlake Atelier began in a small studio overlooking the Øresund. We design and produce wax seals, brass dies, and finishing tools that feel precise in the hand and beautiful on paper.

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OUR WHY

Mission

We exist to preserve the quiet ritual of sealing. Every piece we make honors the hand that holds it and the paper it meets. We reject mass production and refuse shortcuts. Our seals are made to last generations — not seasons.
HOW WE WORK

Process

1. Material selection

Only FSC-certified hardwoods and solid brass meet our standards. Each block is hand-inspected before machining.

2. Precision machining

Dies are milled to 0.01 mm tolerance. Handles are turned on traditional lathes and finished with natural oils.

3. Hand finishing & testing

Every seal is tested with our proprietary wax blend. We stamp, inspect, and pack each piece ourselves.

RESPONSIBILITY

Sustainability

We source exclusively from certified forests. Our wax is a blend of natural resins and mineral pigments — no petroleum, no microplastics. Packaging is 100 % paper and cardboard, printed with vegetable inks. Every offcut is recycled or repurposed in the studio.

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THE MAKERS

Team

Elsa Berg — Founder & Head of Design. 14 years working with metal engraving and letterpress.
Copenhagen, DK
Lars Holm — Master Machinist. Ensures every die leaves with perfect relief and balance.
Malmö, SE
Maja Lind — Wax & Material Scientist. Develops our shellac-rich blends and tests longevity.
Stockholm, SE
Jonas Vale — Studio & Logistics Lead. Keeps the workshop running and every order perfect.
Copenhagen, DK