Host: Martin Ernegg
About: An activity for the whole family! Using non-toxic, environmentally friendly products. Introducing an innovative, sustainable modelling compound Hempstone made from hemp fibre and water and nothing else! Imagine a world where children can mould, shape, and create to their heart’s content, all while respecting our planet. That’s exactly what our sustainable paper-mache offers. By using hemp fibre, water and nothing else we’ve created a product that is not only safe but also gentle on the environment.
Bio: Martin began his work as a molecular sculptor in 1986 in Austria. His work included creating building materials from cardboard and paper and cloth. Returning to his home, Australia, Martin created Hempstone by grinding hemp mache into its individual molecules and then realigning the molecules so their ‘faces’ are perfectly aligned. Martin has now begun grinding raw hemp bast into Hempstone and molding artifacts of great practical use and beauty. In association with NRHGC Martin is building a workshop to make Hempstone artifacts and share his knowledge with the farmers who will take his work further.