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(Archive) STUCCO tableware

Turning porcelain waste into a tactile design

This project was part of DDW 2024
STUCCO tableware stacked — © Ineke van der Werff

Every type of production creates waste. With slip casting I create trimmings; the leftovers from cutting off excess clay. In continuation of my recycling research, I designed a new tableware collection made of 100% recycled porcelain.

Workshop leftovers

The trimmings used for this project are collected during the workshops I give, in my studio. In these workshops the participants can cast their own unique items and work with different colours of porcelain slip. The trimmings end up all on one pile. By remixing them all together with water, it turns into a grey slip. Due to variations, each batch has a slightly different hue.

Inspiration

Because reclaimed slip is too thick for regular casting, I experimented with new ways to apply it in the mould. By smearing it manually, layer by layer, it creates the most unique patterns and textures. Both inside and out. This way I can use the reclaim without the need to add new materials.

Being inspired by plastering techniques, I chose the name STUCCO. Turning waste into the most tactile collection I have made so far.

Live demonstrations @DDW

During this DDW I will do live demonstrations to show you the materials and techniques that led to this collection. You can find me at the Schellens Fabriek, Bleekweg 1.

STUCCO tableware — © Ineke van der Werff

STUCCO dinner plate with yellow glaze — © Norbert Waalboer

STUCCO tableware in matt grey — © Michiel J Bosman

STUCCO plates in multiple colours — © Michiel J Bosman