Specialization in Resin Design and Decorative Home Objects

Sorting inspiration: the mood board

Module 2

Start creating and decorating flat jesmonite objects without the need for a kiln

12 lessons (1h 44m)

In this lesson I will teach you to gather and organize the ideas for your project and to create your own inspirational mood board.

Color ranges and color palettes

In this lesson I will talk about color and how colors affect the final result of your pieces. You will learn to choose what style you want to give to your creations using the color ranges that you choose at all times.

Defining the ideas: the sketch

In this lesson I will explain to you how, based on the inspirational mood board , you can define the pieces you are going to create and make the sketch. When you finish this lesson, you will have your starting point for the final project.

Prepare your materials to make the mold

In this lesson, I will talk about the materials you will need to create your master piece using air-drying clay modeling and those you will use to make the silicone mold.

Modeling your master piece

In this lesson I will teach you how to create your master piece using air dry clay and modeling it manually.

14m

Making your silicone mold

In this lesson you will learn how to make the silicone mold of your matrix piece to make good replicas in acrylic resin.

18m

Prepare your materials for casting

In this lesson I will show you the materials you need to mix and pour your resin and the basic tools you are going to use for it.

Casting in resin

In this lesson I will teach you how to mix the different components of the resin and how to pour it into the mold. I will also give you the guidelines to let the resin cure and to unmold it.

11m

The terrazzo effect

In this lesson you will discover how to create the "terrazzo" pattern on your pieces.

In this lesson you will learn how to simulate the veins of marble with your resins.

The marble effect

Polishing phase

In this lesson, I'll explain how to polish your tray to a fine, shiny finish.

11m

Final sealing and finishing

In this lesson, I'll show you how you can polish and seal your pieces, and what you need to keep in mind to keep them looking good.

Module 3

Learn how to apply color to epoxy resin and achieve different textures, tones, finishes, and effects

11 lessons (1h 14m)

Materials and Workspace

In this lesson you will learn about the materials you will use to create your color swatch. Plus, I'll show you how to set up your workspace.

Technical Sheet, Safety, and Handling

Now I will tell you about the slow curing translucent epoxy system for high performance and impeccable appearance with the ability to make castings up to 10 cm thick. Of course, I will also share with you the security tips that you should take into account in this process.

Color Theory

Before entering the world of color, let's review the theory. I will explain how to achieve new colors quickly and easily.

Inspiration for a Sampler

Now, I'll show you the board I made, collecting photos to get inspiration for my color palette. The goal is that you can replicate this process or adapt it to create your own sampler.

Blue Liquid Pigments

It is time to get to work. In this lesson I will teach you how to use the analog to create the shades of a color.

Paste Pigments

We continue to learn little by little. Now I will show you how to create matte and milky colors with paste pigments.

Marbled Effect

It's time to experiment! You will learn a technique to achieve a marbled effect, using two shades of color.

Metallic Pigments

Creativity and experimentation never stop. Now I am going to show you how from a single mica pigment you can achieve different shades.

The Formulas

To finish, I will give you a review about the formulas we use with each pigment used. This way we will avoid you having doubts.

Release and Finishes

How to finish each resin plate? In this lesson I will show you what finishes you can apply to the sampler depending on the finish you want for the colors you used.

14m

Present the Sample

We have finished the samples. Finally, I will share some recommendations on how to present your sampler.

Module 4

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

11 lessons (1h 17m)

Tools and Materials

What is Jesmonite? What is it made from? How can it be used? And what makes it an eco-resin? After answering these questions, I will show you the various tools and equipment you will need in order to work with Jesmonite.

What Is Terrazzo?

In this lesson, you will form a deeper understanding of terrazzo – what it is and its history. I will discuss both the traditional and contemporary applications of terrazzo, and I will demonstrate some of the unique styles you can achieve with terrazzo patterns.

Sourcing Inspiration and Finding References

Now that you have a firm understanding of what Jesmonite and terrazzo are, it's time to get started with the course project. In this lesson, I will show you how to find sources of inspiration to help inspire your creative journey. By following my example, you will create your own mood board for colour inspiration. This will help inform your colour choices for the project.

Pigments and Colour Mixing with Jesmonite

To conclude this unit, I will discuss some of the various pigments you have available to you when working with Jesmonite – from liquids, powders, inks, and more. I will provide a general overview of colour theory and explain how you can apply this when mixing your own colours.

Preparing the Terrazzo Chip Colours

Let's start mixing and pigmenting our Jesmonite! I will guide you in making four colours. You will learn the various techniques I use for creating different hues. I will also show you the process I follow to create smaller terrazzo patterns which will form the design for the pot, alongside a process for creating extra large terrazzo shapes which will be used to form the lid.

The Small Terrazzo Chip Design

In this lesson, I will model how to create the terrazzo chips from the pigmented Jesmonite. From here, we will combine our terrazzo with another batch of Jesmonite and pour it into our pot mould to cast the final shape.

The Large Terrazzo Chip Design

With the smaller chips done, it's time to create the XL terrazzo chips from the casted Jesmonite pot. I will model how to turn this pot into large shards, which we will be placed into the pot mould. Then, for a second time, we will create another batch of Jesmonite to pour into our mould to cast the final shape.

Demoulding and Sanding

In this lesson, I will demould my casted items and then sand back layers of Jesmonite to reveal the terrazzo chips beneath the surface – an example for you to follow! I will use a wet-dry sanding technique with various grades of sandpaper grit to create a polished, smooth surface.

Sealing and Finishing

To bring the creative process to a close, I will demonstrate how and why we need to seal the final piece. I will demonstrate how to apply the Official Jesmonite AC100 Acrylic Sealer to enhance the colour and protect the surface of the casted item. I will also discuss the other types of sealers available, depending on the requirements of your finish.

Additional Techniques for Working with Jesmonite

In this lesson, I will suggest some other techniques you can use when working with Jesmonite. Additionally, I will share advice on how to source other shapes and moulds or how to create your own.

Crafting Sustainably

Finally, I will share with you some of the sustainable practices I have introduced into my work, from the tools I use to the waste I generate.

Module 5

Learn to cast and create bespoke items of furniture infused with bold colors and patterns using eco-resin, from the initial mold to the finished piece

12 lessons (2h 30m)

Materials and Equipment

In this lesson, I will explain what we are going to work towards in regards to your project, as well as the necessary tools and equipment.

Terrazzo

In this lesson, I will discuss the historical significance of terrazzo. I’ll also talk about different ways terrazzo is used in interior design, more widely in the industry and in my work.

Basic Colour Theory

In this lesson, you will practise some basic colour theory and apply this knowledge to create your own sample colour swatches.

17m

Creating Your Mood Board

Next, I will show you how to gather inspiration and use this to create a mood board to work from.

Designing Your Sketch

To end this unit, I will discuss how to sketch the design for your furniture form. I will guide you in working out what information you need to know about your chosen form in order to design the mould and calculate the quantities of materials.

14m

Preparing the Aggregate

In this lesson, you will learn how to create the terrazzo chips.

Now, I will teach you about sampling as an important part of the design process. I will demonstrate how to design through experimentation and how to scale up your samples for use in larger projects.

Creating the Sample

16m

Preparing Your Mould

With the samples complete, it's time to progress to the next step! In this lesson, I will show you how to create the mould using accessible materials and the original sketch as a plan.

19m

Casting Technique 1

In this lesson, we will review the different casting techniques involved in creating the 3D side table.

Here, I will complete the casting process.

Casting Technique 2

In this lesson, you will learn how to demould your cast piece and sand it to reveal the terrazzo pattern in its raw beauty.

Demoulding and Sanding

It's time to take your final piece to the next level! To conclude this unit, I will show you ways to finish the piece off to a really nice standard.

Finishing Techniques

Module 6

Discover the versatility of resin and learn how to color, cast, and mold it to create a unique lamp

19 lessons (3h 25m)

Introducing the Materials

In this lesson, you will get to know the materials you will use to create your resin pieces. Also, I'll tell you about the tools you need.

Safety Measures

I am going to assess all the safety measures you need to be mindful of when creating your pieces. To protect yourself is as important as protecting the environment and your workspace.

12m

Data Sheet Reading and Types of Resin

Many times, misuse of resin comes from the wrong choice of resin. In this lesson, you are going to learn about the importance of getting and reading the datasheet from the company to learn about the post-production storage density pot life and not secondary aspects, such as safety rules and toxicity.

Finding Inspiration and the Creative Process

We will talk about how to find inspirations and the importance of having fun. Everyday life is what inspires me. Let me show you how I go about it.

Mixing and Pouring

To start off, I will provide you with some tips about mixing and pouring resin. There are two factors we need to control and monitor at all times: temperature and humidity.

Moulds

You can make a mould out of everything: aluminium, wood, silicone, cardboard... The point here is to know when to choose one over another and how to preserve your moulds.

Resin and Colour

What I want to teach in this lesson is the importance of pigment dilution. I will show you how to properly dilute your pigments. I will also like to dedicate some time to teach you how to create a colour palette.

What are the things that you can fit inside of a resin casting? Let's find out.

Adding Elements to Resin

Dimensioning Your Object and Creating a Model

I always start with a sketch. What we are going to do in this lesson is to get the dimensions of our object. Once we have the drawing ready, we will transfer it to E flute corrugated cardboard, to have a 3D model of it. Then, we will use adhesive vinyl to tie everything up.

Refining the Design with the Resin Type, Colors and Electrical Components

The foundation is ready. Now it is time to select what resin to work with. You will see that I went for polyester, but you can choose whichever suits your needs. Also, we will start to create the colour palette for our piece. There are some things to consider, though, like the effect of light, the very shape of the object, and the density of the resin, among others.

Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 1

Now that we have the design and the resin type it is time to go forward and start building the pieces of our lamp. In this lesson, we create the mould for the main piece using our corrugated cardboard model and silicone. We will then cast the resin and learn how to unmold and preserve the mould to create the rest of the pieces.

Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 2

Let's build the second mould.

Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 3

Now I am going to show you how to fill the mould with silicone. The most important thing at this stage is getting the amount of silicone right. I calculate the volume of my moulds to know how much silicone is needed.

Creating Your First Mould, Casting and Unmoulding 4

I poured the silicone and I let it settle for a day. Now that is hardened, I will teach you how I unmould my models.

Creating a Second Mould for Our Lamp

In this lesson, we create our second mould using our light bulb as the model, so it fits perfectly in the base piece of our lamp. I will teach you how to protect the light lamp and adjust the dimensions. Again, silicone will be our main resource.

16m

Silicone on Silicone: Creating Your Final Mould 1

Finally, I will show you how to make the final mould using the silicone on silicone technique. With this last mould, we will cast resin to create our final piece.

11m

Silicone on Silicone: Creating Your Final Mould 2

In order to replicate the model, I am going to prepare the one that is built already with silicone to place it inside the casting box, which I will then fill with silicone.