Terrazzo Techniques for Resin Furniture Making
Demoulding and Sanding
A course by Olivia Aspinall , Surface and Product Designer
About the video: Demoulding and Sanding
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn how to demould your cast piece and sand it to reveal the terrazzo pattern in its raw beauty.”
In this video lesson Olivia Aspinall addresses the topic: Demoulding and Sanding, 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
“ Demoulding and Sanding In this lesson, we'll demould our cast piece and start sanding to reveal the terrazzo pattern. On my table, I have our cast side table. I have some wet-and-dry sandpaper in a range of grits, 120, 240, and 400. I have a sanding block in case I want to keep my sandpaper flat and I have a hammer to help me take off the bottom of our mould. Since we applied a release agent to the inside of our mould, it should be nice and easy to demould this piece. You might notice that your paper mould has started to move or pucker slightly. This is because as your cast has set, it ha...”
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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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