In our deepest subconscious, we may be attracted to rocks, much like our primitive attraction to fire. These elements have been an integral part of our ancestors’ evolutionary lives, so it may not be a surprise that, like a moth, we are instinctively drawn to rocks just as we are to fire.

So when it came to thinking about moulds I thought I could use a pebble, the forager in me knew this aligned with my ethos with their natural round but slightly irregular shape to mould around.

We tend to be drawn towards symmetrical, smooth and energetic things, and beach stones offer us a vision of gratitude and kindness, gentle energy and subtle approach.

✦ Violet leaf — symbolises humility, intuition and protection, traditionally associated with love, healing and gentle transformation.

✦ Dandelion — carries the energy of resilience, courage and wishes, reminding us to keep growing wherever life takes us.

✦ Strawberry leaf — represents love, abundance and connection to the earth, with associations of sweetness, fertility and nurturing energy.

✦ Alkanet leaf — associated with protection, grounding and resilience, carrying the quiet energy of healing, strength and connection to the earth.

✦ Cow parsley — symbolises new beginnings, protection and the wild beauty of the countryside, often associated with renewal and the turning of the seasons.