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Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners

A course by EN·CONCRETO , Artisan furniture workshop

Artisan furniture workshop. Zapopan, Mexico.
Joined July 2019

Learn artisanal techniques to make concrete, design molds, and create unique pieces

  • Best seller English, Spanish
  • 97% positive reviews (3.6K)
  • 136220 students

Learn artisanal techniques to make concrete, design molds, and create unique pieces

A course by EN·CONCRETO

A symbol of contemporary and brutalist architecture, concrete has become more and more popular in the world of interior design and decoration, introducing versatility and originality into each space. With the help of Carolina and Eduardo—partners and founders of the Mexican studio En Concreto—learn how to make your own pieces, starting from the fabrication of concrete to the very last details.

Explore the basic techniques and how this material is used when making different objects and furniture. Change the look of any space and customize your home with unique pieces made by you.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 19 downloads

Tools, materials and workspace
6 minutes, 58 seconds
Let's do it! Mold Making
12 minutes, 48 seconds
Unmold and detail
11 minutes, 42 seconds
Mold
10 minutes, 25 seconds
Mixing and emptying
8 minutes, 57 seconds
English, Spanish
  • 97% positive reviews (3.6K)
  • 136220 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 53m)
  • 19 additional resources (14 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever
  • Updated on 09/03/2020

What is this course's project?

Create a concrete modular side table.

The design that you'll learn is easily adaptable to other shapes and dimensions, so you can create different pieces of furniture and objects once the course is finished.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

To anyone who is interested in working with their hands and wants to challenge their craft skills.

Requirements and materials

No previous knowledge or experience with the material is needed. The processes are simple and with basic skills you can easily perform them.

Regarding materials, you'll need a 5-liter container to make the mixture, spoon, whisk, measuring container, spatula, sandpaper, emery, drill, measuring tape, sponge or roller, adhesive tape, gray and white portland cement, and sealant, among other materials that Carolina and Eduardo will specify at the beginning of the course.


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136220 Students
3574 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

EN·CONCRETO

A course by EN·CONCRETO

Teacher Plus
Artisan furniture workshop

En Concreto is a Mexican workshop that has been dedicated to the design and artisanal manufacture of elements made with concrete since 2014. They started with manufacturing pots but over time significantly expanded their products and reach. They currently offer a wide variety of pieces, from decorative accessories to interior furniture and street furniture.

In their work they value the material’s humbleness and ability to create timeless pieces, bringing a touch of originality and freshness to different spaces. As creators of decorative objects and street furniture, they promote their projects as connected with nature, guaranteeing that these are in perfect coexistence with the public space they inhabit.


Content

  • U1

    Welcome!

    • About us
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Getting ready

    • Tools, materials and workspace
    • Let's do it! Mold Making
    • Basic mixing and pouring into mold
    • Unmold and detail
  • U3

    Project assembled side table

    • Sketching and dimensions
    • Mold
    • Mixing and emptying
    • Unmold, detailed and seal the table
  • U4

    Additional tips

    • Uses, care and recommendations for your piece
    • Repair in case of failure or accident
    • BONUS: molds 1
    • BONUS: molds 2
    • The Components of Terrazzo 1 (BONUS)
    • BONUS: terrazzo 2
  • FP

    Final project

    • Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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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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Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners. Craft, Architecture, and Spaces course by EN·CONCRETO Best seller

Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners

A course by EN·CONCRETO
Artisan furniture workshop. Zapopan, Mexico.
Joined July 2019
  • 97% positive reviews (3.6K)
  • 136220 students