Material of our Natural collection
The range of vases, planters, bowls and pedestals has been composed with an eye for detail, functionality, quality and creativity. The finishes used for the range are silverleaf, bark, wood, coconut, metal, sand, shell etc.
The well-trained craftsmen do use special technics to secure the quality of these unique products.
Our materials
Silver leaf
The individual sheets of silver leaf are laid one by one on a plastic base, held together with an adhesive layer. The silver leaf is then covered with a transparent lacquer (coloured also available). Finally, the product is polished with bee wax to a high-gloss finish using high quality cotton.
Alu
A layer of aluminium powder is applied to a plastic base, which has been poured into a mould of the desired shape. Once it has hardened, the aluminium is polished. By polishing it more and less intensely, the colour nuances in the aluminium finish are created.
White Washed
A layer of quartz sand is applied to a plastic base, which is poured into a mould of the desired shape. This creates a finish with a stony appearance.
Bronze
A layer of bronze powder is applied to a plastic base, which is poured into a mould of the desired shape. Once it has hardened, the bronze is polished. By polishing it more and more intensely, the colour nuances in the bronze finish are created.
Iron
A layer of metal powder is applied to a plastic base, which is poured into a mould with the desired shape. When the powder has hardened, the metal is polished. By polishing this more and less intensely, the colour nuances in the metal finish are created.
Cemani (Teak)
Cemani is the outer wooden layer of a teak tree. These teak trees come from Indonesian plantations for the production of teak wood. The wood used for the Cemani collection is too soft to be used in the furniture industry but has proven to be perfect for the finishing of vases and bowls. These products are provided with the quality marks ‘Indonesian Legal Wood’ and ‘We Care -Plantation Wood’.
Bark
The pieces of bark with which the Bosco Bark collection is laid in, come from Pinus (needle) trees. This bark is a residual product that remains after the tree has been cut in the wood industry. The pieces are put in as a puzzle in the desired shape. These products are provided with the quality marks ‘Indonesian Legal Wood’ and ‘We Care – Plantation Wood’.
Coconut
The coconuts used in the Bosco Coconut collection are grown organically by local farmers in Indonesia. These palm nuts are grown for their leaves, fibres and for the production of palm oil. The bark of coconut that remains as a residual product has been processed already for half a century by specialists for various accessories. The coconut bark is also used as a finish for the Bosco Coconut collection. After the coconuts have been peeled and washed, they are polished so that the beautiful natural colours become visible. After this, the skin is cut into the desired shape. These products are provided with the quality marks ‘Indonesian Legal Wood’ and ‘We Care – Plantation Wood’.
Stonecast (Argilla)
This finish is inspired by dried cracked clay. The raw material for this series consists of a mix of natural materials such as sand, gravel and stone, to which water is added and poured into a mould with the desired shape. After the object has hardened, it is further perfected and coloured.
Lava (Stonecast)
This material is inspired by solidified lava. The raw material for this series consists of a mix of natural materials such as sand, gravel and stone, to which water is added and poured into a mould with the desired shape. After the object has hardened, it is further perfected and coloured.
Stainless Steel
The stainless steel in the Natural collection is both polished and brushed; both processes give a look that can be nicely combined with other natural materials. The pieces of stainless steel are first brought into the desired shape and then polished or brushed. Polishing creates a ‘reflective’ effect. When brushed, a robust look is created because the material is slightly sanded.
Eggshell
For this inlay, white duck eggs are used. The eggshells are cleaned and arranged in a pan. They are then burned over a fire. By varying the length of time they are burned, different shades of colour are created, ranging from light mocha to deep chocolate brown. The broken and fragmented eggshells are glued one by one and then several layers of varnish are applied to fill the open spaces. Finally, the whole is finished with a purified bee wax that is polished to a high-gloss finish.
Shell
The oyster shells that are used for this finish come in different varieties, such as the Black Tab Shell, Brown Lip Shell and the White Kabibe Shell. After being cleaned, the shells are sawn into the desired shape. For a crackle effect, the shells are broken; they can also be polished on the inside or outside. This very diverse possibilities for application. After the shells have had the desired treatment, they are attached to a plastic surface.
Colored mixed wood
To get a specific finish, remainders of coloured wood are sawn into small strips and attached to a plastic substrate.
Quality marks
Various products are provided with the Indonesian Legal Wood and We Care Plantation Wood quality marks.
