Terrazzo Techniques for Resin Furniture Making
Casting Technique 1
A course by Olivia Aspinall , Surface and Product Designer
About the video: Casting Technique 1
Overview
“In this lesson, we will review the different casting techniques involved in creating the 3D side table. ”
In this video lesson Olivia Aspinall addresses the topic: Casting Technique 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Terrazzo Techniques for Resin Furniture Making. Learn to cast and create bespoke items of furniture infused with bold colors and patterns using eco-resin, from the initial mold to the finished piece.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Casting Technique In this lesson, we'll work through the casting techniques required to make our final side table. When we're casting, make sure we're organised, we've got a clean work surface, and we've checked it is levelled. This is important because having a levelled work surface will mean that we'll have a levelled and straight final piece. We've got many materials for this stage and I'll talk you through them. We've got the terrazzo aggregate that we've pre-prepared. I've got some scales for weighing, and buckets for pouring our liquid, powder, and aggregate into. I've got my PPEs, ...”
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Course summary for: Terrazzo Techniques for Resin Furniture Making
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Category
Architecture & Spaces, Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Decoration, Interior Design
Olivia Aspinall
A course by Olivia Aspinall
Olivia Aspinall is a surface and product designer based in Nottingham, England. She grew up learning to fix things around the house with her dad and went on to study a degree in textile design that allowed her to put her hands-on experience into practice. While preparing for her final project, she started experimenting with hard surfaces, which kickstarted her career as a product designer.
After graduating, Olivia began casting and creating from her dad’s garage alongside other design jobs before building up enough commissions to start her own studio. Since then, she has created work for Google, Pinterest, Cancer Research, and more, making bespoke pieces characterized by their color, pattern, and craftsmanship.
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