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Instructions No. 3343
Have you ever thought about creating homemade decorations from concrete? Concrete is a versatile material that is not only only robust, but also incredibly trendy. Whether for indoor use or as a garden decoration - these step-by-step instructions will show you how to make impressive objects with the concrete for creatives from Viva Decor to make impressive objects. Let your creativity run wild and design unique pieces that will give your home a special charm!
The most important thing: the materials
The star of your creations is, of course, the concrete for creative people. The different sizes that you can use are special - from 1.5 kg buckets to 5 kg buckets. This specialized concrete is easier to handle than traditional cement, making it ideal for intricate work. Thanks to the low dust generation, you can even work in your kitchen.
Your crafting utensils
You will need the following for your concrete project:
Mixing the concrete
Use the kitchen scales to weigh out 300g of concrete and add water. The exact amount of water can be found on the packaging of the concrete - as a rule, mix in a ratio of 10 parts concrete to 1.5 parts water. Stir the mixture thoroughly using the spatula . Be careful not to add more water immediately, even if the mixture appears dry at first.
Pouring concrete - this is how it works
Before pouring the concrete, prepare the molds with cooking oil to make it easier to release the objects later. Pour the concrete into the molds and use the spatula, to distribute the mixture evenly.
The ideal amount of concrete
For example, large molds need about 300g of concrete, while smaller molds need less. It makes sense to mix small quantities in stages. The faster-drying concrete allows you to remain flexible without leaving large quantities unused.
Let the concrete dry
Gently tap the filled molds on the surface a few times. This allows air bubbles to rise to the surface and gives you a more even result. The concrete poured into the molds takes about two hours to dry for small molds. Take your time - patience pays off!
After Time to dry: the molds are easy to release. With silicone molds, releasing them is child's play, with acrylic forms you need a little patience and perhaps an old knife to loosen the contours.
Our tip: patience. 
Just wait a little longer. In principle, you can tell when the concrete is ready to be released. It will be a beautiful light gray.
Stay clean: Cleaning
Clean your work materials promptly to prevent concrete residue from drying. Quick cleaning processes make working with concrete a relaxed pleasure.
Creative concrete art: the design
Once your concrete object is completely dry, you can decorate it however you like. Whether with chalk paints or metallic paints - your objects will be real eye-catchers.
Get started now!
Are you ready to give your home a unique, self-designed look? Then go to our online store and start your next creative project! We look forward to your creations!
