Debbie creates vases using paper pulp, cast using a mould. Using upcycled, recycled or natural materials found. to make these forms practical and usable as household items she coats the inside of the vessels with resin to make them waterproof.
I like the simplicity of the forms as well as the concept behind them, using old or discarded materials to repurpose into something rather beautiful.
the visible joins in the work break up the forms and create interest, could I make a feature of joining my work? this is something I have struggles with, because I am working with hand made paper once it is dried I am applying the paper onto the forms to allow for the forms to be slightly opaque, this causes the forms to be extremely fragile and thin once dried so when it comes to casting something i have to cut the forms and rejoin them, but this is challenging when they are so thin, so this could be something for me to consider.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 