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Decorative Techniques with Concrete

A course by Las Marías de La María Living , Interior Design Studio

Interior Design Studio. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined April 2020

Learn how to create and decorate objects with concrete by applying spectacular effects like dripping and marbled finishes

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98% positive reviews (305)
7,991 students
Audio: Spanish
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Learn how to create and decorate objects with concrete by applying spectacular effects like dripping and marbled finishes

Although it’s more commonly associated with construction sites, concrete is the star of the show when it comes to raw materials at the La María Living interior design studio. Here, mother-daughter duo María Alexandra and María Camila experiment with this material and bring objects to life giving them a highly pleasing esthetic without forgoing functionality and everyday uses.

In this course, learn techniques for creating decorative objects with concrete and how to put a spectacular finish on them by playing with color, textures and all their characteristics. When you’ve finished, you’ll be able to pluck ideas from your imagination and turn them into real-life concrete objects with your hands, including everything from pitchers to unique centerpieces.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 20 downloads

  • 98% positive reviews (305)
  • 7,991 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 39m)
  • 20 additional resources (11 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a table centerpiece out of concrete with space for a succulent plant by applying the techniques you learn during the course. For the course project, your teachers will be using the marbled finish technique.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

For anyone who wants to learn how to work with concrete to make small decorative objects. People who already know a bit about working with concrete, but who want to discover new techniques and finishes are also more than welcome!

Requirements and materials

The only requirement for this course is that you enjoy creating things with your hands.

The materials needed for this course are concrete, a bowl, a spatula, different molds, enamels, vinyl, and some items you can easily find in your home.


Reviews

7,991 Students
305 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Las Marías de La María Living

Mother-daughter duo María Alexandra and María Camila–professional interior designers with a passion for handicrafts–are the founders of their own design studio and decorative objects brand La María Living. The two generations join forces and feed off each other’s creativity to bring objects to life, giving them a highly pleasing esthetic without forgoing functionality and everyday uses.

Inspired by macrotrends, they play with color, textures and artisan techniques to carefully craft their concrete products. Through this process they create their own worldview and express it through unique, timeless designs where concrete, thanks to its characteristics, is often the primary material used.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • U2

    Let's Do It! Our Cement Universe

    • History of Concrete and Types of Cement
    • Ideation
    • Tools and Materials
    • Molds
  • U3

    Blog of Decorative Techniques with Concrete

    • Casting (Concrete Mixing)
    • Embossing and Dripping Technique on the Concrete Base MIX
    • Technique of Staining and Marbleizing on the Concrete Base MIX
    • Demoulding and Finishing the Parts
    • Marbled Centerpiece with Succulent
  • U4

    Additional Finishes and Decoration Tips

    • Additional Tips: Use and Care of the Pieces
    • Tips for Decoration and Use
  • FP

    Final project

    • Decorative Techniques with Concrete

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

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    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

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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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Decorative Techniques with Concrete. Craft course by Las Marías de La María Living Best seller

Decorative Techniques with Concrete

A course by Las Marías de La María Living
Interior Design Studio. Bogota, Colombia.
Joined April 2020
  • 98% positive reviews (305)
  • 7,991 students