Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners
A course by EN·CONCRETO , Custom Artisanal Furniture Workshop
Learn artisanal techniques to make concrete, design molds, and create unique pieces
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (3.7K)
- 144,246 students
- 17 lessons (2h 53m)
- 19 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- 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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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.
Content
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U1
Welcome!
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About us
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Getting ready
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Tools, materials and workspace
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Let's do it! Mold Making
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Basic mixing and pouring into mold
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Unmold and detail
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U3
Project assembled side table
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Sketching and dimensions
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Mold
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Mixing and emptying
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Unmold, detailed and seal the table
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U4
Additional tips
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Uses, care and recommendations for your piece
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Repair in case of failure or accident
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BONUS: molds 1
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BONUS: molds 2
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The Components of Terrazzo 1 (BONUS)
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BONUS: terrazzo 2
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FP
Final project
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Concrete Furniture Creation for Beginners
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muy buen curso, excelentes ponentes, estoy a punto de iniciar mi negocio y me ha sido de mucha utilidad.
Un gran curso, explica muy bien paso a paso, es dinámico y te permite ir realizándolo con tranquilidad, te enseña los diferentes materiales a utilizar y otras alternativas, me encantó el curso.
While the content of the course was relatively basic, I found it to be quite helpful and straightforward. There is a lot of tips in the video that could be highly practical when beginning this type of project.
el curso muestra, de una manera amigable y sincera, tecnicas, herramientas y tips para lograr soñar con proyectos y negocios basados en concreto y belleza; es visualmente agradable, muy didactico, anecdotico, cercano y practico.
las voces que se escuchan son voces que hablan desde su experiencia, con positivismo y claridad.
EL curso te dispone de las herramientas básicas necesarias para proponer elementos de diseño hechos en casa, desde el diseño de mezcla, materialidad de las formaletas y tambien una inducción sobre materiales para crear terrazo y piezas en color. Me ha gustado, tambien hay que tener en cuenta las herramientas y equipos que requieres para dar un acabado bien manejado. Para el proyecto de curso estoy proponiendo una pieza pequeña, como una lampara para dar inicio a un futuro emprendimiento