Chalk Pugal Papier-Mâché Pendant Lamp - Raw Materials

This pendant lamp is made from a mixture of papier-mâché and crushed limestone. Pair it with other items in this collection. Materials: The lamps are made from an eco-friendly mix of old newspapers, crushed limestone and natural tree resin in varying proportions. Base Material Manufacturing Method: 1. Old logs are soaked in water. 2. Wet newspapers are ground into pulp. 3. The paste is mixed with crushed limestone. 4. Natural tree resin serves as a binder. 5. The resin crystals are melted in hot water and the liquid obtained is added to the mixture. 6. The paste, limestone and resin are mixed and sieved. 7. We thus obtain the desired substance and consistency: our base material. From raw material to finished product: 1. Blocks of clay are hammered to the wooden mallet to form leaves. 2. The clay sheet is placed in a mold and pressed against the walls. 3. The two half molds are assembled and surrounded by a plastic tape. 4. From the inside, clay is inserted into the joints. The mold is left to air dry for 1-2 days. It is then opened, the excess clay is removed and the small holes are filled by hand. The model is then left to air dry for an additional 3 to 5 days. Finally, it is covered with a protective varnish to prevent the color from altering during handling. The complete process is based on two essential elements: the use of natural materials and craftsmanship, two qualities dear to Raw Materials! Each new model is first made of plaster. This plaster is then poured into a block of plaster. This block is cut in half to form the two molds. Plaster molds are reusable 10 to 12 times. Maintenance: A simple dusting with a dry cloth is enough. Additional information: Please note that items in this collection are not waterproof.