Natural Clay Humidifier
This project was created using clay from the vicinity of Rzeszów and it owes its final appearance to this. After being fired in a kiln, the so-called “earthen” clay is slightly porous, it absorbs water and then release it again; its smell has a hint of earth. Hand-formed containers made of this are in the shape of mountains and volcanoes. They function as natural air humidifiers when filled with water since it evaporates slowly through their surfaces. While drying, the clay changes colour and gains a characteristic white residue – a natural effect. The containers can be sprinkled with essential oils so that these “mountains” will not only moisturise but also scent the air. They can be used in the home or office.
They do not require constant attention, though ensuring they are filled with water helps to maintain the right air humidity, including in air-conditioned spaces.
The air humidifiers are available in three sizes, depending on the size of the ceramic basin (you place it on): the biggest one holds three humidifiers, the middle one holds two, and the smallest holds just one.
Project: Olga Milczyńska
Year: 2015
In the pictures:
Krzysztof Bożek, co-owner of KROWARZYWA and a Gestalt psychotherapist
Basia Tworek, owner of STAN SKUPIENIA Yoga studio
Photos: Irina Grishina
small porcelain basin
length: 20 cm
width: 10,5 cm
mountains earthenware clay
hight from 15 cm to 35 cm
medium porcelain basin
length: 29 cm
width: 10,5 cm
mountains earthenware clay
hight from 15 cm to 35 cm
big porcelain basin
length: 44 cm
width: 10,5 cm
mountains earthenware clay
hight from 15 cm to 35 cm
