ReForma

ReForma is a material study focused on the

development of molds for small-scale and prototype

production. The impulse behind the search for alternatives

arose from my perception of the wooden mold as an

exclusive product — a gift of the tree, which may take

decades to grow.

From this perspective, especially beech and pear wood

are rare and finite materials whose use should be as

efficient as possible. The problem becomes particularly

evident in small-scale production, where wooden molds

are made for only a few pieces and then remain unused or

end up as firewood.

As an alternative, paper pulp presents itself — an easily

available and inexpensive material that, once dried, gains

similar properties to wood. “The aim of the project is also

to make use of waste material from paper mills, which —

despite efforts — still exists in large quantities and

otherwise finds no further purpose. This project gives it a

new recycling cycle before its final disposal.”

The visual expression of the project reflects the very

essence of the material — its structure and form, which

remains minimally affected by external interventions. The

process taking place inside the mold becomes an organic

imprint of molten glass merging with the burning paper

pulp. The result is a dramatic, organic whole, in which the

author acts more as the initiator of the original impulse

than a traditional creator.