{"product_id":"malakai-the-pilot-elf-one-of-a-kind-handmade-porcelain-christmas-elf-figurine-ornament","title":"Malakai the Pilot Elf. One-of-a-kind Handmade Porcelain Christmas ELF figurine ornament.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Malakai the Pilot Elf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eone of the whimsical characters from my \u003cu\u003eElves at Work and Play\u003c\/u\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by me in my little studio nestled beneath the trees in Melbourne, Malakai is lovingly handmade from fine porcelain. Every piece is created slowly and thoughtfully, because all good things take time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach elf begins as liquid clay, carefully poured into a seven-piece handmade slip-casting mould. Once the pieces are formed, they are joined together at the head and neck, and that’s where the real magic begins. I hand-sculpt the finer details to give each elf its own unique personality, then lovingly hand-paint every feature. To complete the finishing touches, I add a delicate sparkle of 22-karat gold for a little extra festive charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreating Malakai involves three separate firings in my electric kiln, which is powered by solar energy as part of my commitment to more sustainable studio practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I make each little treasure, I imagine the stories that will be told when families gather around the Christmas tree year after year. Malakai is ready to take off on festive adventures, bringing a dash of mischief and wonder wherever he lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom my hands to your tree — a keepsake to treasure for many Christmases to come.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Approximately 9 cm tall and 4.5 cm wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Glazed finish — easy to gently freshen with a damp cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Created with a focus on sustainability and waste reduction in my studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decorative use only — not designed for standing independently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweetpea \u0026 Gorgeous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517395796274,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/3150\/0338\/files\/1m6xxkh_png.png?v=1785289228","url":"https:\/\/madeit.com.au\/products\/malakai-the-pilot-elf-one-of-a-kind-handmade-porcelain-christmas-elf-figurine-ornament","provider":"Madeit Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}