Slush casting is a traditional process used to manufacture small objects and components in the pewter industry, for example, tankard handles. Molten pewter is poured in and out of a metal mould to form a hollow skin. Excess pewter is cut away before the handle is soldered to the body of the tankard.

This was the inspiration for the ‘Slush Cast’ series. The vase was designed to make a feature of the excess. Recycled Pewter from factory off-cuts is melted down and poured in and out of a CNC cut mould. The mould is then broken apart to release the vase. Smooth, crisp lines graduate from the base into an organic eruption at the mouth. Each vase is unique.

This bowl is made using a new process designed to capture the beauty of Pewter and its unique characteristics. Recycled molten Pewter is swirled inside a mould to form a fine skin. The inside of each cast retains molten textures whilst the exterior is smooth and shiny. Bowls are serially produced by a technique that ensures no two are ever the same.

This series developed by exploring traditional plaster mould making processes and the material’s natural quality. The cylindrical vessels are hand-cast by a British manufacturer. Before this, I break the rim of each mould. The detail produced is reflected in the fine bone china cast. Glaze on the inside of the vase highlights the fluid surface, whilst the outside is left unglazed to complement rough, rocky textures. Forty vases are produced from each mould before it is destroyed.