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
“Drying and unmolding Here we have our dry piece ready. The process of natural curing of concrete has taken place. In our case, it took around 24-28 hours. How did we know? There is a very simple test which is first to check that the piece is not wet, that there are no water droplets, and the second is the nail test. It involves trying to mark, sticking your nail into the top and here we see that we don't leave any marks. It is ready to unmold. There are two main factors that will affect the curing time. One is the place where you make your piece. It depends on the weather; if it is warm, it...”
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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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