Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques
Unmold and Finalize
A course by Forma&Cemento , Design Brand
About the video: Unmold and Finalize
Overview
“After the necessary time has elapsed, it's time to unmold the tray, sand and apply the protective treatment. In our case we will use resin.”
In this video lesson Forma&Cemento addresses the topic: Unmold and Finalize, which is part of the Domestika online course: Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques. Learn to create a range of concrete objects, from the design concept to the finished product.
Partial transcription of the video
“Unmold and finalize In this lesson I will give you the necessary advice to properly unmold the piece, in order to keep the mold intact and reuse it and avoid damaging the object itself, which could suffer imperfections. We proceed by removing the nylon, opening the wooden counter-formwork and removing the polystyrene parts. As you can see, the material is quite hard and a metal object will leave a mark without carving it. This makes us understand that the piece has matured correctly and has the right degree of strength to be able to be turned out of the mold. We proceed quietly to take the ...”
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Course summary for: Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Design, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design
Forma&Cemento
A course by Forma&Cemento
Giorgio La Corte is a civil engineer and the founder of the design brand Forma&Cemento. Gabriele De Chirico is a product designer and part of the creative team for the brand. Together, they've cultivated a passion for artisan design, using a common yet versatile compound like concrete to build luxury furniture and decor for both indoor and outdoor use.
Thanks to their work, they've changed the perception of concrete from a typical construction material to one worthy of high-end creations. The duo also loves to experiment with new shapes and curves to simulate flexible, lightweight designs in their solid pieces. Throughout their careers, they've decorated a wide variety of spaces, from private residences to public parks.
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