THE SMILE FACTORY
In a small studio on a quiet street in the heart of the Midwest, our team of Smile Artists handcraft every single seed with love. Once the seed leaves the studio, something magical happens. You share it! Keep smiling, keep sharing, and join the Kindness Revolution.
Every seed starts as a lump of clay and is crafted into its final form by hand.
THE SMILE IS BORN
First, the blocks of clay are formed into small balls for the sculptors.
SCULPTING
Each Seed is smoothed, flattened on the bottom and the eyes are created with a poke from two chopsticks…all done with lots of positive energy.
DRY AND FIRE
After the clay dries, the Smiles are loaded into the kiln where they are bisque fired (1,940 degrees…ouch!) and all moisture is removed.
GLAZING
Each Smile is hand painted with three coats of glaze for a vibrant and rich color.
GLAZE FIRE
The second firing involves lining up all of the Seeds in lots of neat little rows. Each time we open the kiln, a burst of bright and shiny color greets us!
INSPECT AND SHIP
Every Seed of Happiness is inspected and stamped before packaging. A new story begins after the shipment arrives at your doorstep!
Each item from our shop is handmade and infused with love and positive vibes.
