Creating Concrete Art Furniture

Author : Charles Sthreshley
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0764328735

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Creating Concrete Art Furniture by Charles Sthreshley Pdf

Concrete is a fascinating material in the hands of a creative person. The Direct Concrete Technique, illustrated in this book, empowers anyone to make furniture or sculpture by hand without molds or forms. The key to this method is the use of a steel armature covered with wires. With 296 vivid color photos and precise text, you can learn the steps necessary to use concrete as a fine art material to create innovative and imaginative furniture, from initial concept and the creation of the armature to the application of concrete and finishing the artwork. Bold and elegant designs of lightweight curvilinear elements can be fashioned with this method. The advantages of concrete and the direct technique are numerous, and the results are immediate and durable. Skills to make free-formed objects of concrete are easily mastered and creative opportunities abound throughout the process. A furniture gallery is provided for further inspiration.

Author : Sherry Petersik,John Petersik
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781579656768

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Young House Love by Sherry Petersik,John Petersik Pdf

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Author : Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Cement sculpture
ISBN : 1579901794

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Creating with Concrete by Sherri Warner Hunter Pdf

Strong, versatile, and amazingly easy to work with, concrete is the ideal medium for outdoor art and long-lasting, practical projects for the garden. And, best of all, it doesn't cost a lot of money or require special equipment; everything you need is right at the local home improvement center, ready and waiting. A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and then tailored them perfectly for low-tech surroundings and personal expression. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; take advantage of technical advances to develop lighter, stronger structures; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishment, craft Garden Critter Stepping Stones, a Trough Planter, Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and a jazzy border. Every one of the 25 projects will open up new creative horizons!

Author : T. J. Neil
Publisher : Schiffer Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 0764327143

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Making Concrete Sculpture by T. J. Neil Pdf

T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under construction. A list of required materials and sound advice for procuring and mixing concrete are provided. The wide variety of concrete sculpture subjects portrayed provide artists with inspiration for projects large and small. See fishermen, strong men, mermaids, alligators, dolphins, manatees, frogs, grizzly bears, whales, horses, panthers, cows, sharks, elephants, and even a ten-foot, five thousand pound dragon that hisses three-foot flames. are also shown. Concrete craftsmen will find this book an endless source of inspiration.

Author : Camilla Arvidsson,Malin Nilsson
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781604692822

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Concrete Garden Projects by Camilla Arvidsson,Malin Nilsson Pdf

For gardeners and backyard do-it-yourselfers, concrete is a revelation. It's durable, weatherproof, impossible to steal, and it provides much-needed insulation for outdoor plants. Concrete weathers beautifully, softening around the edges, developing moss, and becoming more picturesque with age. Concrete Garden Projects takes advantage of concrete's numerous assets, showcasing an inspiring array of creative options. The step-by-step instructions for dozens of easy, do-it-yourself décor ideas include containers of all shapes and sizes, elegant benches and stools, miniature ponds and birdbaths, stepping stones, a barbecue, and a fire pit. The authors use a variety of molds easily found or made, household items like bowls and baking pans, and simple wooden frames and boxes. At pennies per pound, and so simple to use—just mix with water and pour—concrete is the key to hand-crafted backyard décor.

Author : Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579903185

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Making Concrete Garden Ornaments by Sherri Warner Hunter Pdf

A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a birdbath, a Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.

Author : Pia Gottschaller ,Aleca Le Blanc ,Zanna Gilbert,Thomas Learner,Andrew Perchuk
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606065297

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Making Art Concrete by Pia Gottschaller ,Aleca Le Blanc ,Zanna Gilbert,Thomas Learner,Andrew Perchuk Pdf

In the years after World War II, artists in Argentina and Brazil experimented with geo-metric abstraction and engaged in lively debates about the role of the artwork in society. Some of these artists used novel synthetic materials, creating objects that offered an alternative to established traditions in painting—proposing that these objects become part of everyday, concrete reality. Combining art historical and scientific analysis, experts from the Getty Conservation Institute and Getty Research Institute are collaborating with the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros, a world-renowned collection of Latin American art, to research the formal strategies and material decisions of these artists working in the concrete and neo-concrete vein. Making Art Concrete presents works by Lygia Clark, Willys de Castro, Judith Lauand, Raúl Lozza, Hélio Oiticica, and Rhod Rothfuss, among others, with spectacu-lar new photography. The photographs, along with information about the now-invisible processes that determine the appearance of these works, are key to interpreting the artists’ technical choices as well as the objects themselves. Indeed, this volume sheds further light on the social, political, and cultural underpinnings of the artists’ propositions, making a compelling addition to the field of postwar Latin American art.

Author : Ralph C. Davison
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0265320488

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Concrete Pottery and Garden Furniture (Classic Reprint) by Ralph C. Davison Pdf

Excerpt from Concrete Pottery and Garden Furniture It is such in particular I had in mind when preparing this work and have therefore been most minute in my descriptions of how the various pieces described are to be made. I have taken for granted that the reader knows nothing whatever about the material and have explained each progressive step in the various operations throughout in detail. These directions I have supplemented withillustrations which I have endeavored to make so clear that no one can misunderstand them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : María Amalia García
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780520302198

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Abstract Crossings by María Amalia García Pdf

Toward the middle of the 1950s, abstract art became a dominant trend in the Latin American cultural scene. Many artists incorporated elements of abstraction into their rigorous artistic vocabularies, while at the same time, the representation of geometric lines and structures filtered into everyday life, appearing in textiles, posters, murals, and landscapes. The translation of a field-changing Spanish-language book, Abstract Crossings analyzes the relationship between, on the one hand, the emergence of abstract proposals in avant-garde groups and, on the other, the institutionalization and newfound hegemony of abstract poetics as part of Latin America’s imaginary of modernization. A profusion of mid-century artistic institutional exchanges between Argentina and Brazil makes a study of the trajectories of abstraction in these two countries particularly valuable. Examining the work of artists such as Max Bill, Lygia Clark, Waldemar Cordeiro, and Tomás Maldonado, author María Amalia García rewrites the artistic history of the period and proposes a novel reading of the cultural dialogue between Argentina and Brazil. This is the first book in the new Studies on Latin American Art series, supported by a gift from the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art.

Author : Nathan Smith,Michael Snyder
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781604695397

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Color Concrete Garden Projects by Nathan Smith,Michael Snyder Pdf

A Library Journal Best Crafts & DIY Book of 2015 Incorporating concrete design into a home garden can now be easily achieved by any do-it-yourself enthusiast! Concrete furniture and containers add style and personality to outdoor spaces, and the addition of color makes these objects even more eye-catching. These trendy pieces can cost thousands of dollars at garden centers and furniture stores, but they can also be made affordably at home. In this hands-on guide, concrete artisans Nathan Smith and Michael Snyder offer basic information on how to mix concrete and add color using dyes, paints, and inlaid materials. The twenty step-by-step projects include small items, like a candle holder with an old-world feel and a simple stacked-ring planter, and larger pieces, like an elegant bike rack and a beautiful fire pit that is the perfect gathering place for friends and family.

Author : Nordic Council of Ministers
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789289323079

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Growth, creativity and innovation in the Nordic countries by Nordic Council of Ministers Pdf

Author : Kathy Prochnow,Dave Prochnow
Publisher : Betterway Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : IND:30000037294745

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The Art of Fine Furniture Building by Kathy Prochnow,Dave Prochnow Pdf

Twenty projects show amateur woodworkers how to create professional quality furniture on a limited budget. Includes fully illustrated plans and complete price lists for materials needed.

Author : Will Holman
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781612123042

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Guerilla Furniture Design by Will Holman Pdf

Build stylish and functional furniture from salvaged materials. This innovative guide presents dozens of strategies for upcycling scrap cardboard, metal, plastic, or wood into dependable shelving units, sturdy tables, and fun lamps. With directions for 35 easy and inexpensive projects that include a Cardboard Cantilever Chair, a License Plate Bowl, a Conduit Coatrack, and much more, you’ll be inspired to start filling your home with unique high-style furniture that makes sense for both your wallet and the environment.

Author : Sania Hedengren,Susanna Zacke
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1632203669

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Creating with Concrete and Mosaic by Sania Hedengren,Susanna Zacke Pdf

Casting in concrete is an exciting project that is both enjoyable and practical. You can create all sorts of decorations and furniture for your home that are sure to be the envy of all your neighbors. But the fun doesn’t have to stop there! Concrete lends itself to many unique and exquisite projects, and decorating these pieces with beautiful mosaic patterns makes them all the more impressive. Here, interior decorating journalists and stylists Sania and Susanna show you how to do that. Decorating with mosaic and pouring concrete are both addictive; once you start, you won’t want to stop. With step-by-step photos and instructions, Sania and Susanna show you how to create more than twenty different decorations and ornate trinkets. Whether you’re someone looking to create a new decoration for your home or a fledgling concrete caster, this book has a little something for everyone. The sky is the limit! Let your imagination run wild, and be inspired!

Author : Ralph C. Davison
Publisher : READ BOOKS
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1443732265

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Concrete Pottery and Garden Furniture by Ralph C. Davison Pdf

PREFACE: MUCH interest has been manifested of late in ornamental concrete, and so little seems to be known about the un- limited possibilities of the artistic treatment of this material, that the author has endeavored in the following chapters to explain in detail how concrete can be made into objects of art. Numerous inquiries have come to me from craftsmen who are anxious to work in this material but none of whom understand the nature of the material or the method in which it is to be handled. It is such in particular I had in mind when preparing this work and have therefore been most minute in my descriptions of how the various pieces described are to be made. I have taken for granted that the reader knows nothing whatever about the material and have explained each progressive step in the various operations throughout in detail. These directions I have supplemented with illustrations which I have endeavored to make so clear that no one can misunderstand them. The method of using wire forms as a base on which to build up the finished piece is original with myself as far as I know, as is also the development of color work in cement. The chapter on the latter as well as those on Garden Furniture should appeal strongly to the professional as well as the layman inasmuch as there is a large and growing demand for this class of work. The amateur craftsman who has been working in clay will especially appreciate the adaptability of concrete for pottery work inasmuch as it is a cold process throughout, thus doing away with the necessity of kiln firing, which is necessary with the former material. The textures which can be obtained on articles made of concrete, as described in the chapter on aggregates, in many instances are far superior to those which can be obtained with any other materials, as they have a distinct characteristic of their own and are full of life and sparkle. Preface If the reader derives as much pleasure as the author has done in experimenting with the material and in making the various articles described throughout the following pages the purpose of this work will have been accomplished. RALPH C. DAVISON. COntents inlclude: CHAPTER I. MAKING WIRE FORMS OR FRAMES i CHAPTER II. COVERING THE WIRE FRAMES AND MODEL- ING THE CEMENT MORTAR INTO FORM. 10 CHAPTER III. PLASTER MOLDS FOR SIMPLE FORMS 19 CHAPTER IV. PLASTER MOLDS FOP OBJECTS HAVING CURVED OUTLINES 33 CHAPTER V. COMBINATION OF CASTING AND MODELING AN EGYPTIAN VASE 45 CHAPTER VI. GLUE MOLDS 59