Terrazzo Home Accessories with Jesmonite Resin
A course by Lucy Lowe (Hey Kiddo Co.), Artist
Joined September 2021
Learn how to color, mix, cast, and finish eco-resin to create colorful and sustainable home accessories from the initial mold to the final decoration
Joined September 2021
“Terrazzo was born over 500 years ago as a way to upcycle offcut marble. My intention is the same: to reuse any waste I generate.”
With this sustainable approach, artist Lucy Lowe crafts both stylish and functional home accessories and stationery items. Through her studio, Hey Kiddo Co, she has worked with brands including beingMAVE, Brick & Mortar, and The Materials Designs.
In this online course, Lucy teaches you how to use Jesmonite to cast and finish your own terrazzo-patterned pieces. Bring your design ideas to life in the form of colorful custom accessories that brighten any space. Explore the infinite shapes and colors you can create with creative terrazzo techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 22 downloads
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know Artist Lucy Lowe. Discover how she went from working in video game design to creating her own sustainable accessories along with the influences that inspire her.
Dive into the tools and materials needed for the course. Then learn what terrazzo is, its history, and modern application. Find out how to source references and inspiration for your pieces before diving into pigments and color mixing with Jesmonite.
Make two different chip designs in four colors with Lucy as your guide. Then cast your small and large pieces, demold them, and learn how to sand back the layers to reveal the colorful patterns beneath. See how to seal your accessories to protect the finished product.
Discover additional techniques for working with Jesmonite. To wrap up the course, Lucy shares her advice for making your creative process more sustainable.
- 99% positive reviews (78)
- 4,110 students
- 13 lessons (1h 25m)
- 22 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design, mix, mold, and finish a colorful cylindrical pot with a lid.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in creating their own sustainable home accessories from resin.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
- In terms of materials, you will need:
⦁ Jesmonite and Jesmonite pigments
⦁ a silicone mold
⦁ weighing scales
⦁ a calculator
⦁ measuring tools, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
Reviews
Lucy Lowe (Hey Kiddo Co.)
A course by Lucy Lowe (Hey Kiddo Co.)
Lucy Lowe is a UK-based terrazzo artist and the creative behind Hey Kiddo Co. She began her career as a video games developer and discovered Jesmonite while in search of an artistic medium that didn’t involve a computer. Inspired by her love of color, she turned her passion for the material into a career, starting her home studio where she specializes in creating colorful desk decor and terrazzo stationery.
Lucy has worked with brands including Papier Tigre, beingMAVE, Duplikat Press and Brick & Mortar. Her photo frames have also been featured in House and Garden Magazine. In addition to running Hey Kiddo Co. she continues to work in video games, having previously worked on PlayStation titles such as DriveClub and Onrush.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and Processes
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Tools and Materials
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What Is Terrazzo?
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Sourcing Inspiration and Finding References
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Pigments and Colour Mixing with Jesmonite
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U3
Creating the Terrazzo Pot
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Preparing the Terrazzo Chip Colours
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The Small Terrazzo Chip Design
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The Large Terrazzo Chip Design
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Demoulding and Sanding
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Sealing and Finishing
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U4
Additional Learning
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Additional Techniques for Working with Jesmonite
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Crafting Sustainably
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FP
Final project
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Terrazzo Home Accessories with Jesmonite Resin
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FAQs
Jesmonite is a durable, lightweight composite material often used for casting decor objects. It's popular in terrazzo making due to its versatility, ease of coloring, and eco-friendliness compared to traditional concrete or resin.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in Jesmonite or terrazzo. All techniques are explained step-by-step, making it accessible for anyone new to casting or homeware design.
You’ll need Jesmonite kits, pigments, molds (silicone or 3D printed), mixing containers, gloves, sandpaper, sealant, and basic safety gear. The course provides a complete checklist and sourcing tips.
You’ll learn color mixing, terrazzo chip creation, casting, sanding, sealing, upcycling waste, making silicone molds, and applying sustainable design principles to create custom home accessories.
The course teaches you how to safely mix pigments into Jesmonite, control color intensity, create terrazzo chips, and place them for unique patterns in your homeware projects.
Yes, the course covers how to use 3D printing to create custom templates, which are then used to make silicone molds for casting unique terrazzo shapes.
You’ll learn sanding techniques, how to use wet and dry sandpaper, and the best sealers (acrylic, wax, aerosol) to protect and enhance your terrazzo decor.
Corso davvero molto utile come primo approccio alla Jesmonite. Mi ha aiutato a capire cosa fosse davvero necessario e soprattutto a iniziare a sperimentare.
Muy bien explicado y detallado.
A very enjoyable and inspiring course. Clear instructions, practical tips, and a great introduction to working with Jesmonite resin. Highly recommended!
el curso es muy interesante y dinámico, me encanta!
Simple step by step explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge !