Creative Wims

by Katerina ↪ 5 min

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Three vintage-style cyanotype prints arranged on a light textured background. The first print shows pressed leaves and flowers, the second features a pair of scissors, and the third depicts a melting candle with dripping wax.

Wims a la muses and making

Welcome to Wims A La, where we share our favorite pastimes and pleasures to pair with a glass of Wims. This edition is all about creativity, and embracing the inspiration Wims unlocks.

When you snap-squeeze-stir yourself a glass of Wims, you might find yourself suddenly enchanted by a wellspring of artistic ideas, a newfound appreciation for the aesthetic, an irresistible craving for play. If and when this mood strikes, it is highly recommended to channel your budding creative spirit into an afternoon of making. So with Wims as your muse, we present to you three simple yet satisfying artistic endeavors—no experience necessary.

Sun Prints

A blue cyanotype sun print featuring layered leaves and delicate wildflowers, creating soft white silhouettes against a deep blue rectangle, styled like a vintage art print on textured paper.

In collaboration with the sun, this medium prints stark white silhouettes on a deep blue background. Also known as cyanotype, it uses a simple chemical solution that changes color when exposed to light—so while the background develops into a rich shade of blue, the objects’ white outlines remain.

Start by collecting objects with striking shapes, or interesting light patterns: think lace, leaves, jewelry, bottles, flowers, and so on. Working in near darkness, coat a white piece of paper with the solution and arrange the objects as you wish. Then, expose the paper to sunlight, and watch the transformation take place.

Cut and Collage

A cyanotype print of scissors with ornate handles, their white silhouette sharply outlined against a deep blue background with soft cloud-like patterns, styled like a vintage photograph on textured paper.

Immerse yourself in colors, textures, and beautiful images with an afternoon of collaging. Start by gathering magazines, newspapers, paper mail, forgotten sketches, old gift wrap—anything vibrant you have lying around. Then, grab a pair of scissors and start snipping.

As you paste together beautiful textures, interesting objects, and words that resonate, you’ll create a composition all your own. It could tell a story, or be a vision board, or simply be mesmerizing to look at. Follow your instincts, and take it wherever your creative whims lead.

Candle Making

A cyanotype print of a tall candle with wax dripping down its sides and pooling at the base, shown as a soft white silhouette against a misty blue background, framed like a vintage photograph on textured paper.

In dusty corners and forgotten cupboards, charming old vessels sit waiting for a second life. Gather your favorite vintage teacups, old mugs, decorative tins—anything beautiful that can also hold hot wax. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your vessels: some people even use oyster shells, acorns, or emptied out orange peels.

Next, set some beeswax pellets in a double boiler and gently melt them to a liquid. While you wait, drop a wick into the center of each vessel, securing it with a twig or skewer laid over the top. Finally, pour in the wax, allow it to thoroughly harden, and voila: you’ve turned empty vessels into beeswax candles that glow with aroma and ambiance.