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.

SUPPLIES:

Quikrete 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.

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

Ducktape
Purchase at Home Depot

Cardboard
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.

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

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

TOOLS:

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

Inkjet printer to print the 11" x 17" downloadable templates

Metal 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.


Download Faceted Concrete Rhino Hook


Download Faceted Concrete Simple Hook


Download Faceted Concrete Shelf A


Download Faceted Concrete Shelf B


Download Faceted Concrete Shelf C


Download Faceted Concrete Shelf D



STEP 2: Glue the printed templates to cardboard







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.





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





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.

















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





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.











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





































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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