Soapstone

Material category: Minerals

Process: Casting

Product application: Tabletop, Candle holder

Year of development: 2018

Phase: Commercially available, in-house production

Material information:

Originated from a love for two different materials and techniques Laura started working on the Soapstone surfaces. By combining one of the softest stone materials with gypsum-based materials, the stone get a new durable purpose. This work shows that different materials can reinforce each other. In aesthetics, but also in their qualities. The stone absorbs heat excellently and the base has a fire-resistant effect. These qualities makes it a suitable material for a candle holder. To show the strength of the material, Laura also works on large bespoke surfaces with the material such as table tops.