Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques
Create the Blend
A course by Forma&Cemento, Design Brand
About the video: Create the Blend
Overview
“Time to pour! Once the mold has been assembled, we will teach you how to prepare and pour the mixture that will form the tray.”
In this video lesson Forma&Cemento addresses the topic: Create the Blend, 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
“In this lesson. we will prepare the mixture needed to create our tray. Let's get started on this task. Our mixture consists of water. cement. and additives. We will incorporate 12 mm alkali-resistant fiberglass into the blend for enhanced durability and performance. and the accessory components. which include a blend of pozzolana and other binders. Typically. the ratio is 2 kg of sand for each kilogram of cement used in the mixture. The superplasticizer additive will be approximately between 1 and 3% of the cement weight. The fiber will be between 2 and 6% of the cement weight. and the acce...”
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Course summary for: Concrete Furniture Design with Artisan Techniques
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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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