The secret to keeping your handmade bread charm beautiful is wonderfully simple: keep it cozy, dry, and loved. 🥐
Every Doubie Dough charm is crafted from real baked bread and carefully sealed in protective, water-resistant layers. With just a little bit of gentle care, your tiny loaf will stay fresh and lovely on your adventures for years to come.
Hi, I'm Ruth, the baker behind Doubie Dough. Here's exactly how I look after my own tiny loaves! 💛
Are Doubie Dough charms really made from real bread?
Yes, promise! Every Doubie Dough charm starts as real bread dough—just flour, water, yeast, and salt. I hand-shape each one, bake it in the oven, and then add our signature hand-painted details.
That warm, golden-brown color? That is the natural Maillard browning from the oven, not paint! Because of this authentic baking process, every single charm emerges with its own unique personality and perfect shade of caramel.
4 Simple Ways to Love Your Charm
- Love the Dry Days: Your charm is happiest when dry! If you both get caught in a sudden Toronto shower, simply give it a gentle pat-dry with a soft cloth.
- Enjoy the Shade: While your charm loves going on adventures, keeping it out of long, intense sun exposure helps preserve its beautiful hand-painted colors and glossy finish.
- Treat It as a Keepsake: Think of your charm as a delicate piece of wearable art. Handling it gently ensures its moving parts (like our cat's wiggly tail!) stay perfect.
- Give It a Cozy Resting Spot: When it’s not hanging out on your bag, let it rest in a cool, airy, and dry spot at home.
FAQ: All Your Questions, Answered with Love
Can it handle a little rain?
Absolutely! The protective sealant makes your charm delightfully water-resistant. A splash of rain or a humid day is perfectly fine. Simply dry it gently afterward, and it will be ready for your next outing. 🍞
Will it stay fresh and mould-free?
Yes, indeed! Thanks to our special multi-layer dehydration and sealing process, each charm is fully protected from moisture. As long as you keep it in airy, dry environments, it will stay beautifully preserved and happy for a long time.
How long will my charm last?
With gentle care, your Doubie Dough keepsake can last for years! Because there is real bread underneath, treating it with a little mindfulness ensures it stays your loyal companion for a very long time.
✨ A Note on Unique Imperfections
Because every single charm is shaped by hand and baked in a real oven, you might notice tiny air bubbles, gentle dents, or natural baking cracks. Rather than flaws, we think of these as the beautiful "fingerprints" of a real maker’s hands. Your charm is truly one-of-a-kind! 🤍
About the maker
I'm Ruth, the founder of Doubie Dough. I bake real bread handmade charms in Toronto, inspired by my dad's early-morning baking when I was little.
Thanks for giving a handmade little loaf a home. 💛