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The world of the precious pebble is always expanding. Today the range encompasses 29 pebbles, comprising five sets that showcase different aspects of Tenite™ cellulosics and 10 special edition pebbles that, well, we just like seeing people's reaction to them.
We’ll admit that the concept of a clear material made from sustainable wood pulp is a little bizarre – that’s why the Glassware debut set of unscented pebbles highlights the clarity of Tenite™ in a range of tints from the transparent Glacier to the extraordinarily vivid Cobalt.
The Jewel set carries the theme forward, with particular emphasis on the richness and intensity of hues that can be achieved with cellulosics. The Garnet, Topaz, Emerald, Amethyst and Jet pebbles all display a sybaritic dark elegance, complimenting and yet opposed to the ethereal Glassware.
The latest addition is the Pearlescence set of three pebbles ‒ Chromium, Adobe and Azure – showcasing the metallic-like finish that can be achieved with Tenite®. These pebbles also demonstrate the capabilities of Eastman™ CABs (cellulose acetate butyrates) that are a key ingredient in automotive paints. By delivering brightness, gloss and smoothness to metallic coatings, Eastman™ CABs accentuate curves and edges in compelling designs – just like the pebbles.
Then things get spicy. Teaming up with international fragrance house Givaudan, and custom compounder Rotuba, the pebbles expand into another dimension: scent. High Energy, Tranquil Escape and Stress Free make-up the Mood set, based on a range of aromatherapy scents created by Givaudan. Romance is more light-hearted with coconut-like Piña Colada, Chocolate-Strawberry and Rose pebbles.
Robyn Waters, a trend specialist and author, says: “The scented pebbles are a terrific example of pushing people’s magic buttons.”
Certainly, the scented pebbles have pushed our magic button. The more we play with them, the more we are inspired and intrigued by the potential of Auracell® scented natural polymer as a way of delivering scent differently. So we've produced nine special edition pebbles: Brasil, Café, Tahitian Sunrise, Jasmine, Peppermint, Lime, Caramel Swirl, Ebony & Ivory and Sea Breeze. Another special edition pebble, Crimson, is unscented.
What's next?
Well, Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of The Smell & Taste Research Foundation in Chicago, has researched the scent of grapefruit and found that it can cause men to perceive women to be an average of six years younger than they really are. There may well be interest in a pebble with that kind of power. |