Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners
Let's do it! Mold Making
A course by EN·CONCRETO , Custom Artisanal Furniture Workshop
About the video: Let's do it! Mold Making
Overview
“Now, we are going to make a small cubic mold to practice before moving on to the final project. Pay close attention to the development of the mold because the success of your piece will depend on that.”
In this video lesson EN·CONCRETO addresses the topic: Let's do it! Mold Making, which is part of the Domestika online course: Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners. Learn artisanal techniques to make concrete, design molds, and create unique pieces.
Partial transcription of the video
“LET'S GET TO WORK! MAKING MOLDS OK, now that you're familiar with the materials and tools we'll need for this course, we can start the first activity, or the first mold. Let me explain the logic, more or less, of how to make a simple mold for a planter. I'll sketch it and then we'll trace it, cut it out, and glue it. We're going to make a cube shape that measures ten centimeters on each side, including the height. This means that, when we take the concrete piece out of the mold, it'll be a little smaller than those ten centimeters, minus the thickness of the foam sheet that we'll use to mak...”
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Course summary for: Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners
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Category
Architecture & Spaces, Craft -
Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Decoration, Interior Design
EN·CONCRETO
A course by EN·CONCRETO
En Concreto is a Mexican workshop that has been designing and handcrafting objects out of concrete since setting up shop in 2014. They started out making flower pots, but over time have significantly expanded the reach of their business and the range of their products. They currently offer a wide variety of pieces, from decorative accessories to both interior and urban furniture.
Their work highlights the often-overlooked potential of concrete and the timeless designs that can enhance any space with a touch of originality. As creators of decorative objects and urban furniture, they actively promote the bond between their products and nature since the two can exist in perfect harmony in public spaces.
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- Level: Beginner
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- Updated on 09/03/2020
