Design and Build a Resin Lamp
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Discover the versatility of resin and learn how to color, cast, and mold it to create a unique lamp
Resin can make the impossible become possible. It’s an incredibly malleable tool that can take any form, it’s lightweight and very durable. Artist Piergiorgio Robino uses this medium to create fascinating works of art that also serve as functional appliances.
In this course, learn how to work with resin and make a custom lighting accessory. Explore the different techniques to correctly cast, mold and color resin. Then, see how to wire your creation and light up any interior space.
Meet Piergiorgio, artist and creative director of Studio Nucleo, and your teacher for this course. He shares his creative journey and talks about the influences that have shaped his work.
Get an overview of materials and safety equipment needed for the course and see how to prepare your workspace. Piergiorgio explains the different types of resin and how to know which one is best to work with. Get inspired by searching for references to draft your design.
Learn how to mix and pour resin correctly and at the right temperature. Explore different kinds of molds and how to choose the best one for your design. Discover the different methods to color your resin according to your color palette. Then, see how to add decorative elements into your design.
Time to roll up your sleeves and start crafting your lamp. Based on everything learned in the previous units, finalize your design by selecting the resin type and colors. Learn how to implement the electrical components to your lamp. Piergiorgio guides you to create various molds and cast in the resin.
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