Cornish
Botanical Imprints
Original handcrafted plaster cast art - impressions of plants and flowers
Capturing a fleeting moment of botanical beauty
Cornish Botanical Imprints
Original Art
Hello, and thank you for dropping by.
Here you will find a collection of my botanical plaster cast artwork, past and present.​​​
My plaster cast impressions are created from real plants and flowers gathered from my garden and the Cornish countryside.
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Each piece begins with selecting and arranging fresh plants, flowers and grasses gently pressing into soft clay to capture every delicate detail. Once the plants etc are removed from the clay, the impression is formed.
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A mould surround is created and plaster is carefully poured. Once the plaster is set, the clay impression is peeled away creating a one of a kind relief that preserves the botanical beauty forever.
This is the bit I like, the big reveal.
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Every cast is unique with the twists and turns of the stems, the beautiful detail of the grasses,
fine petals, buds and leaves that I may have not noticed in its natural living state.
This way of preserving a moment of the
botanical life feels magical to me.
I can't help but feel guilty for squishing their delicate forms into clay but I know their unique beauty will be captured and admired for more days than their fleeting natural life-cycle.
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Then begins the finishing process - cleaning the cast and removing the clay from the fine details, allowing the plaster to dry fully
before final cleaning and sanding.
Ta dah - at last, ready for a hanging hook
on the back to display on a wall
or just place on an easel on a shelf or windowsill
to capture the ever-changing light and shadows
throughout the day.​​
* Every cast is unique, just like the plants used to create it.
* Modern, minimalist style - neutral plaster tones compliment any decor.
* Ready to display - perfect for adding serenity to your home or office.
* Perfect for cozy homes, nature lovers, mindful spaces and anyone who finds comfort in the textures of the botanical world.
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Take a look at my most recent collection available to purchase via Etsy, but please contact me by email initially for best price.
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If you're looking for something specific please email me as I may have just what you want hiding in my stock cupboard, also I'm always happy for a chat.
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I'm Cornish born and bred, nature lover and gardener, enjoy exploring walled gardens, easily distracted by pretty things and fond of a stripey top.
My inspiration
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Flowers and nature have always had a special place in my life - from my early memories of picking daffodils (just the flower heads!) for my mum from the field next to our family home​, to the heady scent of red roses growing in my nana's greenhouse, the hedge full of vibrant purple violets and cottage garden blooms of rambling roses, white honesty, geraniums and yellow loosestrife - I'm at my happiness in a peaceful garden surrounded by plants, with a cool breeze and birdsong.
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Through my plaster cast art my aim is not just to capture the fleeting beauty but evoke a sense of movement - the gentle sway of a breeze - freezing a moment of natural movement and bringing a touch of the Cornish countryside into the home.
