Vitrified Concrete

Experiment

Using laser cutting technology to heat concrete blocks so that the surface crystallised into shimmering glass.

Material

Experimental materials

Craft

Jewellery

General Technique

Forming and shaping

Specific Technique

Using a high power, slow speed setting on a Laser Cutter to turn the surface of concrete into glass

Properties & Qualities

Application

Jewellery

Qualities

Textured/Tactile

Colour

Grey Earth Coloured

Sample Information

Date of creation

6 October 2022

Process & Production

Using a laser cutter, set the intensity of the laser to 95-98% and the spend to 20mm/second. Then set up the depth of focus and file as normal, and apply to concrete.

Credits

Craft Maker

Katherine Mc Namara

Library Contributor

National College of Art & Design Ireland

Photographer

Sean Jackson