While concrete material isn't normally considered a very stylish or appealing product, these DIY concrete projects are showcasing how some crafty techniques and a little imagination can turn any piece of concrete into a eye-catching design.
Concrete material is ordinarily found in the infrastructure and base of certain buildings, and its tough and industrial look is one of the reasons why incorporating them into DIY activities makes for such an interesting outcome. By infusing concrete into such unique products as planters, candle holders or technological accessories, individuals are able to create a very chic and long-lasting device that exudes creativity and originality.
From DIY minimalist cement clocks to stackable gradient candle holders, these DIY concrete projects will definitely offer arts and crafts enthusiasts a very unique way to infuse cement into their everyday products.
14 DIY Concrete Projects
From DIY Concrete Illuminators to Upcycled Concrete Planters:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 30, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Cement Sound Docks
This DIY Sound Dock Adds Ambiance to Your Music with No External Speakers
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DIY Minimalist Cement Clocks
This Chic Minimalist Clock DIY is Time Well Spent
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DIY Concrete Clocks
This Blogger Makes a Desktop Clock Out of Cement
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Upcycled Concrete Planters
This DIY Activity Turns Big Blocks into Chic Outdoor Decor
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DIY Concrete Illuminators
This Hanging Concrete Lamp Will Add an Industrial Appeal to any Room
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DIY Cement Candle Holders
Decorate Your Home with These Tetrapod-Shaped Cement Candle Holders
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DIY Moulded Cement Stools
This DIY Concrete Garden Furniture can be Moulded into Any Shape
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DIY Cement Pencil Holders
This Simplistic DIY Pencil Holder is Punched with Holes Like a Honeycomb
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DIY Egg Magnets
These Concrete Egg Magnets Will Nest Every Paper Clip in Sight
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DIY Concrete Cake Stands
This DIY Cake Stand is Rustic-Modern in its Textured Concrete Design
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DIY Pineapple Plant Holders
These DIY Plant Holders are Geometrically Shaped Like Tropical Fruits
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DIY Stackable Gradient Candle Holders
These Cement Tea Light Holders are Darkening Shades of Gray
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DIY Concrete Block Vases
Make Your Own Vase Using Nothing But Concrete and a Cardboard Box
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Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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