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How to make faux bois concrete furniture.
Faux bois is an artistic imitation of wood usually made with concrete.
Spruce up forgettable furnishings or bare walls with the faux bois technique which results in paint that looks just like wood.
I have been working with concrete in many unique ways rather than the typical pour in a mold ways so this was just perfect to pu.
The history of three dimensional faux bois dates back to 19th century france when stoneworkers used a technique called ferrocement to create furniture planters and decorative structures from rebar wire mesh frames and concrete.
Faux bois was most popular in the late 19th century and a good portion of it has dissappeared because of the passing of its select few experts in the art.
Diane husson designs and creates original contemporary concrete faux bois furniture.
This project is inspired by the very old art form over 150 years old of faux bois which means fake wood in french.
In some parts of the united states and mexico faux bois may also be referred to as el trabajo rustico.
Concrete faux bois up cycled chair.
I thought that using this heavy unusual rustic artisanal furniture would add a touch of whimsy to the rather formal arrangements of the mostly english antiques found throughout the house.
Create a faux wood grain with paint.
In my virginia studio i practice the 150 year old art form known as concrete faux bois meaning false wood in french.
She is commissioned by individuals and designers throughout the u s.