Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners
Unmold and detail
A course by EN·CONCRETO , Custom Artisanal Furniture Workshop
About the video: Unmold and detail
Overview
“In this lesson we will take our cube out of the mold and we will learn the technique of polishing to detail. We will use tools that require more care. The cardboard, being an absorbent material, is likely to be a little stuck to the concrete. You have to be patient for this part of the process. It is also possible that the mold is lost, say it is disposable. ”
In this video lesson EN·CONCRETO addresses the topic: Unmold and detail, 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
“DEMOLDING AND DETAILING OK, now our piece is fully dry, or fully set, as we say in the concrete process. It's been 24 hours, which is the drying time we gave it. How can we make sure it's ready to be demolded? If we use a nail to apply pressure, it shouldn't give in at all. The nail will not leave a mark if the concrete is completely dry. What we're going to do now, is... remove the walls of the mold. To remove the walls of the mold, what we'll do first is use the utility knife to make a few cuts so we can remove the tape. And we'll start with the side walls. As you can see, we just removed...”
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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
