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by Pearidge Concrete and Crafts
8 months ago in Design Dilemma
Appealing or not?
I made a shelf that could be used indoors or out. It's made of white concrete but looks like fabric draped over a shelf. It will really fool you until you look harder and feel it. I think it's the coolest thing, but some think that it just looks like a covered shelf and it has no appeal to them. What do you think? Would you buy this to use as a shelf or possible a sofa or entryway table if sat on a base?
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Darzy I'm debating because at first glance I say no for me but it REALLY is a cool artsy piece. I think mounting on the brick isn't working...too traditional backdrop to your modern art piece. Your ultra modern, art shelf maybe should be a stand alone piece. Maybe with modern metal/iron "v" shaped legs? This would be a super piece for an ecelectic entry table/side table.
8 months ago ·
olldcan Your looking for an honest opinion right. Albeit mine might be quite different than others but here goes. Sorry, looks like a cloth draped on a shelf to me. I would not try to re-work this piece, nor would I purchase this item. Quite honestly, If it were free, I still wouldn't want it.
8 months ago · ·
SPKCreative Abstract Art www.spkcreative.com I agree with Darzy that this would be a cool entryway table. You could also etch patterns into the concrete or tint it (maybe a dip-dye design). I think this could also be an interesting table either by a pool or in a garden.

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Shari

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8 months ago · ·
Pearidge Concrete and Crafts Yes I welcome all comments good or bad. I appreciate the constructive criticism. I love concrete as a medium and doing things with it. I think I love this piece so much because to me it's just so cool. It fools people and it is artsy. I look at is as art and I left it unsealed and its basic white concrete so it will take a stain really well right now and could be stained later. Just not sure where to go with this. I think the table is a better idea.
8 months ago ·
anitajoyce No!
8 months ago ·
meredithray I think its a clever idea....I think it would appeal to me if the tablecloth was done where it was centered and even. Just from this pic it looks like the wind blew it or it was just thrown up there.
I could see this as very appealing if the illusion was done symmetrically. With certain outdoor areas I would love this---looks formal but you just leave it there rain or shine. Also maybe you could experiment with pleated folds do different types of "table cloth" looks for different styles. Cool idea!
8 months ago · ·
Darzy I agree with jmereidithray to make it it a little more symetrical. But the BIGGIE is to market this as art and not so much a table or wall shelf. This is art..to display art.
8 months ago ·
builper.com This is cool, just use light weight concrete and acid stain it in different colors. i would sell it.
8 months ago ·
olldbobbi As is, no, sorry. But if you were to give it some color, like the colors and designs in oil cloth, it could be very interesting:
8 months ago ·
77sins I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
8 months ago ·
treeseachanger It would drive me mad. My brain would always be trying to "straighten it" or prevent it from blowing off the shelf, because it looks too real!! However full marks for the concept!!
I agree with making it more symmetrical for people like me if you want to mass market. If you are leaving it as a work of art, then that's a different story.
8 months ago ·
tija If I saw this in a city park attached to something (quick place to set my lunch and eat) or outside a busy cafe with tall chairs I would think it was brilliant.
8 months ago · ·
ejly I think it is neat! But Darzy makes a good point - it doesn't look best against brick. Good job.
8 months ago ·
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