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New Plaster Cast Tiles That Immortalize Flowers and Veggies by Rachel Dein

Carrot by Rachel Dein, all images via the artist’s Etsy.

Rachel Dein (previously) chooses to immortalize plants that might otherwise wither away shortly after their appearance in the spring. Dein places theses flowers, vegetables, and foliage in arrangements within clay, making an impression of the plants before applying a layer of plaster. Once hardened, the initial clay is peeled way to reveal a relief formed by the delicate leaves and buds. A silicon rubber mold is then used to cast each tile in plaster using the shades of light white, green, or blue.

Dein sells her botanical work on her Etsy shop, a selection of which will be included in the Chelsea Flower Show this May, and in her first solo exhibition at Hampton Court this July. You can see more of her plant-based tiles on her Instagram.

Radish

Honesty, Lavender, Californian Poppy, Clematis seed head, Salvia and Achillia in Blue Wedgwood

Snowdrops

Long Carrot in Emerald Green Wedgwood

Cyclamens

Daisy, Dandelion and Bramble in Blue Wedgwood

Grasses

Honesty in Blue Wedgwood

Peas in Duck Egg Blue Wedgwood