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Artist Florence Sweeney creates beguiling solid surfaces that look like frozen moments of crumpling fabric. Jesmonite offers the perfect alterative to more hazardous materials such as concrete, which can be tricky to work with. As she explains, it’s not just the ability to mould and colour the material that makes it so perfect for her work; “Prior to discovering Jesmonite I was using materials such as concrete and plaster of Paris. Both materials can be a nuisance as they’re irritants to the skin and are not really as durable. Jesmonite being a water based product its far cleaner and environmentally friendly to...

Graduating from University of South Australia’s Bachelor of Interior Architecture with a focus on human experience; Calum has since undertaken pursuits in furniture, object, and installation design. Working from JamFactory’s Furniture Studio in the Associate Training Program, Calum is working to create a range of lifestyle products for the home.Jesmonite:"Using Jesmonite AC100 has enabled me to explore colour and finish, as well as allowed me to incorporate a more sustainable side to my practice. Recent works like 'Window Vain' and the 'Serve' duet utilize industry specific by-products mixed with Jesmonite to create terrazzo style finishes. In 'Window Vain', a vanity...

Austria-based Klara Schuster, who formed her label frauklarer in 2014, recently switched to the composite material Jesmonite for her latest work of household accessories, having previously favored marble. Two new modern collections, all made from terrazzo-like Jesmonite, include a series of vases and vessels, as well as modular jewellery trays. The Freckles in Stone Collection is a series of bowls, vases, and vessels in various colorways with fresh shapes and modern silhouettes. The angular pieces boast “freckles” of colorful fragments that really elevate each object. Along with smooth edges, the pieces have a jagged side that will increase your desire to reach out and...