Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
Sealing the Vase
A course by Phil Cuttance , Designer and Craftsperson
About the video: Sealing the Vase
Overview
“In this lesson I’ll show you how we either seal the inside of the vase OR turn it into a pendant light shade.”
In this video lesson Phil Cuttance addresses the topic: Sealing the Vase, which is part of the Domestika online course: Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects. Explore original casting techniques to create functional and sculptural objects using different materials such as concrete, jesmonite, or acrylic resin.
Partial transcription of the video
“Sealing the Vase In this lesson, I'll show you how to apply some concrete sealer to the inside of the vase to make it waterproof and also some wax to the outside of the vase. I like to seal the inside of my concrete vase so I can put water and fresh flowers in it. I also like to apply some wax to the outside because it protects the outside and deepens its colour. You don't have to do either of these, you could have your vase as it is. There are many ways to make the inside of the vase waterproof. Depending on what material you use, with a lot of cement and the Jesmonite that I showed you, i...”
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Course summary for: Geometric Handmade Molds: Design 3D-faceted Objects
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Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Design, DIY, Fine Arts, Interior Decoration, Interior Design

Phil Cuttance
A course by Phil Cuttance
Phil Cuttance is a designer and maker from New Zealand. He was raised in a family who was constantly creating and making things by hand. In 2009, after graduating from design school, Phil moved to London, where he founded his studio and currently crafts his pieces. In 2012, Phil made the short film Faceture about his creative process, which received a Staff’s Pick title from Vimeo.
His work has been featured in publications such as Wallpaper*, ELLE Decoration, ICON, Crafts, and Dezeen, among others. One of his designs was nominated for London's annual Designs of the Year Awards at The Design Museum. Phil has been invited to participate in events such Milan Furniture Fair and Art Basel Miami to show his design process. Apart from making commissions from his studio, Phil also teaches workshops on design.
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