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Salt & Earth

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Nir Neria

About Design track

Mentor — 

Noam Dover

״Salt & Earth” presents a novel technique of ceramic slip-casting in salt molds. The project explores different fabrication methods of salt molds and their effects on the ceramics. During the study, dedicated work tools were developed by utilizing computer design and 3D printing. In addition, chemical analysis was conducted in collaboration with Prof. Daniel Mandler’s lab at the Hebrew University. 

It was found that material exchange and diffusions occur between the mold and the ceramic material, creating a unique bidirectional mold that not only absorbs but also grants qualities to the ceramicware. Moreover, the mold may be produced out of salt leftovers widely available in different industries and can be recycled at the end of use. After the ceramic vessel is extracted, salt crystals form on the surface. In the kiln, the salt turns into natural pigments and glazes, providing the ceramic vessel with a one-of-a-kind aesthetic appearance.

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Nir Neria

Nir holds a B.Des and an M.Des in industrial design from Bezalel. She combines the realms of technology, material research and craft. She constantly innovates using raw materials and novel techniques with high attention to aesthetics, functionality and details. Nir’s designs can be found in shops and museums in Israel and have been presented in the Milan Design Week.

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