Ceph Furniture...

[DWhatley]

REALLY nice! How did you get the concrete surface to look like that (polyUrethane?)?

 

[snowmaker]

Just polished the finished 'crete, and waxed / buffed w/ food safe wax like Carnuba.
I made a 2' x 3' x 2" mold out of the 3/4" white melamine coated particle board, added 1/2" rebar and "sidewalk wire", Used the Cheng Concrete admixture (black), vibrated 1 cubic foot of the 'crete after the pour. After de-molding I polished. The ammonite was bought off Ebay and stuck to the mold (pre-pour) with a super thin layer if silicone. Table legs are 4" square tube steel painted black.
I really like concrete as a medium for diy projects. I have a couple books as well. Taking the time to make a nice mold is key.
See these for some ideas:
Award Winners Archives | Concrete Exchange
Learn How to Make Concrete Countertops
Concrete Countertops - Pros, Cons, DIY & Care - Concrete Network
Concrete Ideas |
Also a Google image search for "concrete countertops" turns up a lot of images.

It seems most home owners here in New England prefer traditional / colonial designs, so concrete countertops and architecture are not very popular like in Ca. for instance. I like clean contemporary / modern design, so it suits me well.

 

[DWhatley]

This is so cool. It makes me want to experiement. I wonder how well the counter tops hold up (chipping would be a concern with what little I know about concrete).

 

[snowmaker]

I think a tile or stone countertop would be more susceptible to chipping.
The special admixture makes the finish concrete VERY hard and strong. When these special admixtures are used, only about 2/3 of the "normal" amount of water is required - which makes the concrete much harder and stronger, and the wet mix is very plastic.
More of a concern for some is that the finished project may take on a patina, which I like. Some people will point out "flaws" like an occasional pock mark on a vertical surface, which I see as character. Design is limited only by imagination which is the biggest +.
I made some 12" x 12" x 2" "tile" molds and made several practice plates for experimenting with blending or partial blending of colors and trying to make lighter weight items using vermiculite and perlite as aggregates. I think Aluminum oxide added will "blow" the mix creating bubbles under the solid "skin" which will also lighten the item.
I think anyone with remodeling experience and who can think creatively could have a successful business making and installing concrete countertops and other things in and around the home or business properties.

 

[Donnerboy]

Absolutely awesome! I am so glad you picked THIS thread to list this.

I want to see more, MORE Blast You!

 

[PurpleTentacle]

One EVIL lookin' chandelier...

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[tonmo]

My son came home with this today! Wasn't aware it existed - very cool set.

http://shop.lego.com/Product/?p=8061

The new line of Lego's is Atlantis.

There are several factions here:
The humans in their subs and suits
Manta-men
Shark-men
and of course...
Octo-men.

This set is the "Gateway of the Squid". It is supposed to be a cephalopod temple entrance.

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Candle Holder

Here's some pewter you might like...

Found here at $579. Ugh!

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Glassware

What's candle light without some wine?

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Closet

But first you'll need to hang up your boat-cloak...

Not really for sale, but instead an example of a black smith's art. Found here.

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Desktop/ Countertop

Or maybe you need to set your ring down so as not to mess it up?

Find it on Amazon here.

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Bottle

But maybe you need to walk out on deck and look at the ocean with a water bottle to keep hydrated...


found on ebay some time ago. Never saw again. I have a buddy in Japan looking...

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Clothing

But if you're going out on deck, you'll need something to keep warm. It's getting cooler now.

The lowest I have seen for this is $60 here.

 

[DWhatley]

I wish you would put links to these finds! Love the last one.

 

[Donnerboy]

Ceph Furniture ...Wallpaper

But remember to close the door, you just wallpapered, and the sea spray could affect it.

Find it at www.archaeologie.com under "octopus".