Design and Build a Resin Lamp

Meet Piergiorgio, artist and creative director of Studio Nucleo, and your teacher for this course. He shares his creative journey and talks about the influences that have shaped his work.

Get an overview of materials and safety equipment needed for the course and see how to prepare your workspace. Piergiorgio explains the different types of resin and how to know which one is best to work with. Get inspired by searching for references to draft your design.

Learn how to mix and pour resin correctly and at the right temperature. Explore different kinds of molds and how to choose the best one for your design. Discover the different methods to color your resin according to your color palette. Then, see how to add decorative elements into your design.

Time to roll up your sleeves and start crafting your lamp. Based on everything learned in the previous units, finalize your design by selecting the resin type and colors. Learn how to implement the electrical components to your lamp. Piergiorgio guides you to create various molds and cast in the resin.

Add the final touches to your lamp by polishing your lamp in your style. Do you prefer matte, glossy, or a combination of both? Wrap up the course by hearing Piergiorgio’s tips on assembling your lamp and where to hang it in your home.