Fibreclay is a plastic modeling mix composed by a clay body and a variable percentage of cellulosic fibres, such as paper or hemp.

Exploring the properties of textile fibres is truly fascinating. The nearly invisible filaments, in a way, have their own life and react differently, according to the materials they are mixed with. Combining textile fibres with clay represent a non conventional way to explore both materials.

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Although the fired result can be indistinguishable from conventional clay, choosing to work with fibreclay offers some advantages.

Firstly, due to the fact that cellulose and clay minerals bond indissolubly, a fibreclay work can be protracted over the time, minimising the risk of cracking the surface.

Secondly, fibreclay can be made with different materials and can save resources. For example, paper can be recycled in this way, reducing the overall volume of clay that would be used for a project.

Thirdly, paperclay outcomes are extremely light owing to the burst of the organic compounds during the firing procedure. For this reason, fibreclay results suitable for building delicate pieces of large dimensions.

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During future developments I aim to explore in dept textile recycling processes and find applications into ceramics.