Cement-based decorations are quite popular nowadays. People are starting to use cement because it is relatively cheap, easy to get, and could be turned into various types of creations. Here are a few unique creation ideas that you can make with cement:
1. Statue
The placement of statues could add an artistic touch to a room. The first step of making a statue is preparing the cement paste by mixing cement and water. Pour the cement paste into a fiber mold of the desired shape. After the cement paste has dried, open the mold and the statue is ready to use as decoration.
2. Flowerpot
2. Flowerpot
Cement-based flowerpot is one of the most popular decoration choice. This decoration is also easy to make. All you need are two molds with different sizes, some oil, a brush, and cement paste. Start by mixing water and cement in a container to create cement paste. Pour the paste into the bigger mold, filling 2/3 of it. Then, put a smaller mold into the cement paste to create a hole for the plants. Do not forget to put a coat of oil inside the mold before pouring the cement paste for easier removal.
3. Decorative Cement Leaves
3. Decorative Cement Leaves
Beside statues and flowerpots, decorative cement leaves is also a unique home decoration idea. The making process is quite simple, you only have to prepare some cement paste and a wide leaf, such as taro leaf. Put the leaf on a pile of sand or a concave container to create curved surface. Pour the cement paste on top of the leaf and let it dry. Once dried, remove the leaf and the finished cement leaf could be used as a mini fish pond.
Those are some example of unique cement-based creations that you can use to decorate your home and garden. For the best result, make sure to use premium quality cement, such as Semen Merah Putih, that is proven to be stronger, durable, and easy to apply.
