Decorative Techniques with Concrete and Molds

You’ll learn how to design and craft original cement objects using custom molds and recycled materials. The course covers pigmenting, marbling, volume calculations, polishing, sealing, and eco-friendly options like CSA cement.

No prior experience is required, though basic crafting skills can help. The course is designed for intermediate learners and guides you step-by-step through the main processes.

You’ll need cement (Portland or CSA), recycled molds, pigments, gloves, a scale, grinder, utility knife, tape, acrylic sealer, recycled materials like plastic containers, plus basic carpentry and mixing tools.

CSA cement has a lower environmental footprint than traditional cement because it emits less CO₂ and allows you to create strong, durable, and more sustainable objects.

The course teaches you how to clean, cut, and adapt plastic containers as molds and how to incorporate pigmented cement waste into new pieces, promoting circular economy and creativity.

Yes, the course includes geometric formulas and practical examples to calculate volumes, convert units, and determine the exact amount of cement and pigments needed based on your mold and design.

You’ll learn how to mix pigments, control bubbles, apply marbling, and add recycled pieces to create unique terrazzo finishes, plus how to polish and seal surfaces for a professional look.

Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
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Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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