Artists Creates Fantastic Skull Shaped Soaps to Remind Us How We Can’t Escape Death

By Andrew Alpin, 7 March 2018

11She still makes skull soaps available on her gallery

You can view Eden’s gallery on her website Wyrdwerks.com where she showcases her products. On her website she writes that “As a sculptor turned soap and candle maker, I have a passion for working with my hands. I gather inspiration from nature, folklore, horror, religious iconography, and add my own personal flair. I like to tell stories with what shapes my hands make, sometimes dark but always with a sense of humor. “ 

12Totally natural products

All of Eden’s products like skull shaped soaps are claimed to be natural, original and made from scratch from silicone moulds that she sculpts. Her process is an eco-friendly one using plant, oils and earthy materials.

 

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13Saint of the crypt candle

She describes this as beautiful and terrifying and representative of the afterlife. These sculptures in early centuries were in huge demand during the protestant reformation. Eden’s soap and candle wax sculptures are in tribute to them.

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14Skull soap memento Mori

The skull soap reflecting the Memento Mori theme is now being sold for $2.50 and weighs 1,5 oz. they are available in various scents like Lavender, crimson, clove, lime, lemon ginger and cedar wood to name a few.

 

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15Krampus soy candle

The Krampus soy candle is based upon the mythical Krampus figure of the Alpine regions of Europe. The Krampus was said to accompany St Nicholas and dispensed punishment to children who were bad. The Krampus was a satyr goat-like figure with a long rolling tongue. 

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