Flora is all about creating simple crafts from natural materials that can be reproduced and reimagined by anyone, anywhere.
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I've always loved the feel and transformative nature of clay. When I discovered the piles and ponds filled to the brim with rich, silvery grey clay deposits, I became glued to the land. My imagination exploded with possibilities.
Clay is so versatile, and also very involved. Feeling daunted by the arduous process of soaking, filtering, etc, I discovered how the clay could be rendered from it's raw form into something functional, and beautiful.
After much trial and error, (mostly pieces exploding in the fire due to water ratio or the presence of organic material) I found that as long as I remove the larger particles, maintain the right density, and compact the clay while sculpting, it would survive the process.
The crafts that have become my staple pieces are beads (just make a ball and shove a hole through it), diyas (clay lamps for offering light…