Terrazzo Techniques for Resin Furniture Making
Casting Technique 2
A course by Olivia Aspinall , Surface and Product Designer
About the video: Casting Technique 2
Overview
“Here, I will complete the casting process.”
In this video lesson Olivia Aspinall addresses the topic: Casting Technique 2, 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 We've reached the final stage of our casting process. On the table, I've got all the components we'll mix. I've weighed out my liquid here. We've got our main pour liquid, which is 4,571 g. I've also got my pigment weighed. That's 2% white pigment to the total weight of my liquid and powder, which is 320 g. I've got my powder, which is 11,429 g, and I've got 8,000 g of aggregate. We've got quite large quantities to pour into our mould. We're following the same processes we've been using throughout the course, so you should be familiar with the process by now. I'll add my...”
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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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