8-bit video games and Legos remind me of my childhood. This mini project was an experiment in making molds for concrete inspired by 8-bit graphics. Lego bricks make fantastic molds for concrete. I was skeptical about how well this idea would work, but everything went smoothly and Lego-formed concrete is my new obsession.

SUPPLIES:

Lego Bricks
Available at Amazon
I used the classic Lego bricks to make the mold. I raided my parent's attic to retrieve my childhood stash and purchased a few new sets. Purchasing all new bricks for this project might be a bit expensive, so I'm working on a post showing how the nightstand could be cast in sections to reduce the amount of Legos needed.



3/4" Melamine Board
Available at the Home Depot
Melamine board is particle board with a smooth laminate surface. It's a great product for making a concrete form work. I bought a 4' by 4' sheet and had four 2 1/2" strips cut at Home Depot.


Quikrete 5000
Available at Home Depot
I prefer the Commercial Grade Quikrete Countertop Mix for these type of projects but Quikrete 5000 will work just fine as well.

TOOLS:

Hot Glue Gun
Available at the Home Depot
I used a hot glue gun to glue the Legos to the board. Don't worry – the glue will peel off later.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With this project we experimented with our new favorite App, Steller.
Get Complete Visual Step-by-Step Instructions at Stellar

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Good luck making your own 8-bit concrete skull planter and please email, tweet or hashtag photos to @benuyeda, ben@homemade-modern.com or #homemademodern. For more detailed instructions, dimensioned drawings and different variations of the project, check out our soon-to-be-released book.

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