Terrazzo Home Accessories with Jesmonite Resin
A course by Lucy Lowe (Hey Kiddo Co.) , Artist
Joined September 2021
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
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
Joined September 2021
“Terrazzo was born over 500 years ago as a way to upcycle offcut marble. My intention is the same: to reuse any waste I generate.”
With this sustainable approach, artist Lucy Lowe crafts both stylish and functional home accessories and stationery items. Through her studio, Hey Kiddo Co, she has worked with brands including beingMAVE, Brick & Mortar, and The Materials Designs.
In this online course, Lucy teaches you how to use Jesmonite to cast and finish your own terrazzo-patterned pieces. Bring your design ideas to life in the form of colorful custom accessories that brighten any space. Explore the infinite shapes and colors you can create with creative terrazzo techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 22 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (71)
- 3,117 students
- 13 lessons (1h 25m)
- 22 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design, mix, mold, and finish a colorful cylindrical pot with a lid.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in creating their own sustainable home accessories from resin.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
- In terms of materials, you will need:
⦁ Jesmonite and Jesmonite pigments
⦁ a silicone mold
⦁ weighing scales
⦁ a calculator
⦁ measuring tools, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
Reviews
A course by Lucy Lowe (Hey Kiddo Co.)
Lucy Lowe is a UK-based terrazzo artist and the creative behind Hey Kiddo Co. She began her career as a video games developer and discovered Jesmonite while in search of an artistic medium that didn’t involve a computer. Inspired by her love of color, she turned her passion for the material into a career, starting her home studio where she specializes in creating colorful desk decor and terrazzo stationery.
Lucy has worked with brands including Papier Tigre, beingMAVE, Duplikat Press and Brick & Mortar. Her photo frames have also been featured in House and Garden Magazine. In addition to running Hey Kiddo Co. she continues to work in video games, having previously worked on PlayStation titles such as DriveClub and Onrush.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and Processes
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Tools and Materials
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What Is Terrazzo?
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Sourcing Inspiration and Finding References
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Pigments and Colour Mixing with Jesmonite
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U3
Creating the Terrazzo Pot
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Preparing the Terrazzo Chip Colours
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The Small Terrazzo Chip Design
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The Large Terrazzo Chip Design
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Demoulding and Sanding
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Sealing and Finishing
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U4
Additional Learning
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Additional Techniques for Working with Jesmonite
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Crafting Sustainably
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FP
Final project
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Terrazzo Home Accessories with Jesmonite Resin
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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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ywc.fox
I learnt a lot thanks to this course .
nikchristensen
PlusLike all the Domestic courses I have seen so far (4 or 5) this one is great! Taught by a personable instructor and filled with large amounts of useful, detailed and practical information!
hkotnik
PlusUn curso que personalment me ha encantado. Muy claramente explicado y muy ameno, además pone émfasis al aspecto medioambiental
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tittymonaco-92
Bello il corso, ma alcune tecniche andrebbero approfondite.
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shanaol
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course! The explanations were clear, and the tips provided were incredibly useful."