Design and Create Curved Furniture with Concrete
Drying and unmolding
A course by EN·CONCRETO , Custom Artisanal Furniture Workshop
About the video: Drying and unmolding
Overview
“Let's unmold our piece! First we will talk about how to know if it is ready or not to take it out and although it is one of the most exciting steps, it is also one that we need to do with more care and patience. We will explain the process of mold release and proper curing for the elements and we will give you ideas to do it yourself.”
In this video lesson EN·CONCRETO addresses the topic: Drying and unmolding, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design and Create Curved Furniture with Concrete . Learn to build concrete furniture with recycled materials to get a terrazzo finish .
Partial transcription of the video
“Well. here we are. ready with our dry piece of concrete. The natural curing process of the concrete is now fully completed. It required approximately 24 to 28 hours in our scenario. To verify this. one must perform an easy test which begins by making sure that the concrete surface has dried completely and shows no traces of water droplets. The second check is the nail test. This involves pressing a nail into the surface. If no mark is left. see here. it indicates the concrete is ready to be unmolded. This simple test confirms the curing process There are two main factors that will guide us ...”
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Course summary for: Design and Create Curved Furniture with Concrete
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Architecture & Spaces, Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Decoration, Interior Design
EN·CONCRETO
A course by EN·CONCRETO
En Concreto is a Mexican workshop that has been designing and handcrafting objects out of concrete since setting up shop in 2014. They started out making flower pots, but over time have significantly expanded the reach of their business and the range of their products. They currently offer a wide variety of pieces, from decorative accessories to both interior and urban furniture.
Their work highlights the often-overlooked potential of concrete and the timeless designs that can enhance any space with a touch of originality. As creators of decorative objects and urban furniture, they actively promote the bond between their products and nature since the two can exist in perfect harmony in public spaces.
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