tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-209534902011-04-21T18:38:52.465-07:00In a world of concrete, art has emerged and tamed this harsh element. Once only vast masses of gray, concrete has become the potters new clay. Now colorful, smooth and lightweight, concrete is sculpted at will into functional works of art....ASloan....studioSconcrete produces concrete works of art. Often times we have pieces available for immediate purchase. We are always available to work with you on designs and production of concrete countertops, sinks and other architectural elements.ASloanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223767558770155623noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20953490.post-1137199469774783432006-01-13T16:38:00.000-08:002006-01-13T16:44:29.776-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/241/2114/1600/concrete-bowl.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/241/2114/320/concrete-bowl.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>Decorative Concrete Bowl</strong> sculpted by our "Hand Thrown Concrete Process".<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20953490-113719946977478343?l=studiosconcrete.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ASloanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223767558770155623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20953490.post-1137195816892275142006-01-13T15:39:00.000-08:002006-01-13T16:26:42.750-08:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/241/2114/1600/Industrial-Concrete-Vessel-.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/241/2114/320/Industrial-Concrete-Vessel-.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>Concrete</strong> sinks and counter tops have become hot designer items in the last few years. We have developed a method for sculpting vessel sinks like the one pictured at left that is unique to the art. The wet cement is placed by hand and sculpted on a platform similar to a potters wheel. We have named the process "Hand Thrown Concrete". As the cement sets it is formed by hand tools into the design of the finished surface. Once the cement has set it is then carved by hand to reveal the aggregates in the cement. At this time any veins or pitting are filled with cement of a contrasting color to give a marbled affect. After the secondary fill is set the piece will be polished by hand to a smooth uniform finished. The piece will be quite pleasing to touch.<br /><br />The concrete used to produce items like this sink is a special high performance mixture that we have developed over the past few years. It is extremely lightweight and durable and allows us the time to carve and form it after it sets. It is like concrete on steroids.<br /><br />Many methods are available to add unique colors. Chemical and other stains can be applied to enhance to appearance of the piece. Once finished a clear durable sealer will be applied for protection.<br /><br />To purchase this or other sinks, contact me at 615/426-2677 with shipping info. Payment can be made via PayPal. We will also accept commissions for work on custom pieces.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20953490-113719581689227514?l=studiosconcrete.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>ASloanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223767558770155623noreply@blogger.com0