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Mar
9
By Ben Uyeda

EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks




HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Postcard

Faceted geometric forms are trending nowadays. While the simple, colorful, paper shape DIYs that appear all over Pinterest are fun and easy to make, the results aren't lasting. We wanted to create a series of free, downloadable templates that could be used as forms and/or molds to make more sustainable objects. Download and print our FREE faceted geometric templates to create forms for concrete shelf brackets and coat hooks.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Supplies

SUPPLIES:

HomeMade ModernQuikrete 5000 Concrete Mix
Purchase at Home Depot
QUIKRETE® 5000 Concrete Mix is a commercial-grade blend of stone or gravel, sand and cement that's specially designed for strength. It is available at Home Depot and typically comes in 80lb. bags. The hardest part about working with it is moving the 80lb. bag. Mixing the small quantity needed for this project is easy – all you have to do is add water and stir thoroughly.

HomeMade Modern11"x17" Multipurpose Paper
Purchase In-Store or Online at Staples.com

HomeMade ModernDucktape
Purchase at Home Depot

HomeMade ModernCardboard
Recycle or Purchase Online
Thin cardboard packing like cereal boxes works well. Chipboard is a thin coardboard sold in crafts stores that can also be used.

HomeMade ModernHigh Gloss or Eggshell House Paint
Purchase at Home Depot
Standard house paint helps seal the mold.

HomeMade ModernGlue
Purchase In-Store or Online at Staples.com
Simple craft or white glue will work.


TOOLS:

HomeMade ModernScissors, box cutter or Exacto knife to cut out the paper templates

HomeMade ModernInkjet printer to print the 11" x 17" downloadable templates

HomeMade ModernMetal ruler for creating straight scores in the cardboard


INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Download and print the templates
Download and print the templates on 11"x17" paper.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 1
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HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 1
Download Faceted Concrete Simple Hook


HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 1
Download Faceted Concrete Shelf A


HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 1
Download Faceted Concrete Shelf B


HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 1
Download Faceted Concrete Shelf C


HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 1
Download Faceted Concrete Shelf D




STEP 2: Glue the printed templates to cardboard

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 2

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 2



STEP 3: Cut out the cardboard-backed templates and score the folds
Use scissors or an Exacto knife to cut out the cardboard-backed templates. Use a metal ruler to help score the edges where you'll be folding the template.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 3



STEP 4: Paint the inside surface
Brush a coat of house paint on the interior face of the mold.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 4



STEP 5: Insert Hardware
Wrap a business card around the L-bracket and tape it in-place to make a sheath. Use a screw to make a pin that will connect the concrete to the bracket.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 5



STEP 6: Fold and tape the template
Fold and tape the mold using ducktape.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 6



STEP 7: Fill the molds with concrete and let it cure for 20 hours
Unwrap the molds after about 20 hours. If you wait too long, the cardboard mold will start to stick to the concrete. The concrete will still be fragile so handle the mold with care.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 7

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 7

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 7

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 7



STEP 8: Mount
Mount the L-bracket, slide the concrete over and insert the screw.

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 8

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 8

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Step 8

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

HomeMade Modern DIY EP12 Faceted Concrete Hooks Options

Good luck making your own faceted concrete hooks and shelf brackets, and please email or tweet photos to @benuyeda or ben@homemade-modern.com. For more detailed instructions, dimensioned drawings and different variations of the project, check out our soon-to-be-released book.


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