Hannah has an innovative approach to craft and textiles, blending an interest in natural materials with an ethical commitment to developing an ecologically sensitive practice and a strong visual aesthetic.

BioMarble is a lightweight and flexible material with a unique surface pattern, but most importantly, it is made from waste paper mixed with natural ingredients.

BioMarble can be naturally or synthetically dyed and the material was officially awarded a UK patent (granted in 2020). Laser cut units of BioMarble can be stitched together to form 3D installations for an interior wall or floor surface, or alternatively BioMarble can be layered with other materials to form a hard surface.

Lliw Lleol (Local Colour) is a natural dye database of locally sourced colour in North East Wales. This research maps out the seasons to show the cyclical journey of fully traceable colour through a material timeline. Jones collected 6 dyestuffs each month for a year and dyed 10 different unbleached materials per dyestuff, resulting in 720 swatches of colour data. Jones took a regenerative approach to foraging and only used a small quantity of berries or leaves from areas where they were prolific, to conserve the health of each plant.

Her latest project comprises regenerative materials made entirely from grass cuttings sourced by hand within North-West England. The materials do not contain any synthetic or natural binders. Unlike most other plants for fibres and trees for paper pulp, grass is a locally abundant resource and does not die when cut – but continuously grows. Once used, the materials can biodegrade and contribute to soil organic matter.

The fibreboard, paper and cordage have different properties and therefore could have varied applications. As part of her PhD research, Hannah will be testing the mechanical properties of the fibreboard in her University to compare against current single-use inner packaging materials like polystyrene and moulded cardboard.