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Hello, it's Jennifer from Sea Lemon
I still have a really big bag of cement leftover
from my previous cement projects
and you guys have been asking for more
organization ideas
so in this video
I will show you five DIY cement organizers to try
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In case you're new to working with cement
I want to give you some tips
that I've learned from my experience in working with it
First off I highly recommend wearing gloves
because the wet cement
can really dry out the skin on your hands
it also helps to wear a mask
because sometimes opening up a bag of cement
or just mixing it
can blow up a little puff cloud of cement
and you don't want to breathe that in
and I'm sure you can guess
that working with cement can be messy
and I suggest covering up your workspace
with something some kind of cover
I use this really inexpensive table covering
I think it's, like, for parties
it's just really cheap and inexpensive
and really easy to roll out on the table
and for the molds I found it best to recycle
old food containers, especially paper containers
because they're the easiest to rip off
when your cement is all dry
some plastic containers work better than others
but if you're worried about your project
not releasing from the mold
you can brush on a little vegetable oil
before you pour the cement in
For the cement mixture
you want to start with equal parts cement and water
and you'll see that cement cloud coming up
that's why it's a good idea to wear a mask
you'll want to keep mixing it
adding more cement or water if you need to
to achieve a peanut butter consistency
so, there isn't an exact measurement
it's just whatever you need a little bit of each
to make that consistency
This bowl and spoon are my dedicated cement-mixing tools
so you want to use disposable kitchenware
or if you're using kitchenware
don't use it on food after this
So this is the cement mixture I'm using on all five projects
and you want to have your molds ready
before you mix the cement
so now that you have the recipe, you're good on that
so let's get into the molds
First up is a memo holder
I'm recycling a cardboard food container for this
and to make a debossed design on this
I'm using adhesive foam shapes in the form of stars
and just peeling off the back
and putting them all around the container
I place them in a random pattern on the inside
and for the wire part
you can use jewelry or floral wire
in the color and size of your choice
To make the holder part
you're going to make a spiral on the end of the wire
and you can do this with a pen or a marker
you're going to wrap it around two to three times
to make a spiral circle
and then for the length
you can add it into your container
to see how tall you want the wire to stand
You can make as many of these as you want
in different size spirals and different heights
and I'm going with two tall ones and four shorter ones
and now this mold is ready for the cement
I want the base to be as tall as the container
so I filled it up just about almost the way
and then I'm tapping it on the table
to release any air bubbles and then
and then arranging the wires into the cement
I push the wires down toward the bottom of the base
so it's a good foundation and the wires won't move
then I let the cement dry completely for 24 hours
and then comes the fun part on wrapping the mold
and to remove the foam shapes
you can use something like a toothpick to pull them out
but make sure to do it carefully
because the cement can crack
you can then file or sandpaper any rough or sharp edges
and then it's ready to hold any memos, notes,
paper swatches, small photos...
Pretty much any small paper item
you can fit into those little spiral wire holders
It's a good way to declutter your desk
and a fun way to display any random notes you have
and I do like the debossed stars on the cement
I think it's a really cool touch
Next let's try a pen organizer
I'm using a square milk carton for this
but you can also use a different shape if you want to
I'm cutting it in half
and then I'm going to trace the bottom
so I know the dimension of it
and I can draw out a little plan
I found this really helpful
so I know how many pens I can fit into this organizer
and I'm also going to try to fit a little pad of sticky notes
next I'm going to wrap all of these supplies
in wax paper and tape
so I can use them in the mold
and they'll be protected
and the cement isn't going to ruin them
this doesn't have to be a perfect wrapping job
just make sure that there's enough on there
so the water from the cement isn't going to ruin your supplies
Next for the base
I'm using adhesive foam shapes again
and this time in triangles
and I'm going to make another debossed look
on the inside of the container
these foam shapes are optional
but I think they add a really fun dimension to the cement
and you can find them in a lot of different shapes
Now my container is ready for the cement
and I'm going to shake out any air bubbles
just like I did the previous one
then I'm going to add my supplies
and I'm referencing that quick sketch I made
so, again, it makes it easy to know
where you're going to put your supplies in
and this step can take a little time
as you add more stuff in the cement expands
so you might need to readjust some of your pens
Then you want to let the cement dry
only for a few hours or so
just until the cement is hard enough
that it will hold its shape
so you can remove all of your pens and supplies
if you leave them in they will be much harder to remove
so you want to take all of them out
and then let that base dry completely
for about 20 hours or so
Then you want to carefully remove the outside mold
and you can remove those foam shapes
with a toothpick or something similar
then unwrap all the pens
and add them to your new cement organizer
I think I unwrapped mine a little too soon
because unfortunately the side where the sticky notes
are supposed to be
cracked off the cement
so I'll just turn this around and place it on my desk
in this direction and you can't even see it
It does make a unique and functional piece for my desk
and now I have a spot for my little pencil sharpener
and my pens
Next is a handy paper holder
you can use a disposable latex or vinyl glove
for the mold
and you're just going to add the cement
right on in the glove
you can push any air bubbles out
and fill it up to about the end of the palm
roll the end of the glove and close it with a clip
and to shape the hand you can use the edge of a box
Make sure the thumb is positioned in a place
where it can actually hold paper once it's dry
and you may need some scrunched up paper
or stuffing to put inside the box
to help hold the hands shape
the cement did start coming out of the end of the glove
so I used a different clip to hold it together
and it did take me a while to position the hand
this is what I came up with
and I took this whole box outside
so it's easier for the cement to dry
This top area is going to be the part that sits on a tabletop
so you want it to be kind of flat, so to help it dry flat
I recommend putting something flat on top of it
like a plate, or a bottom of a pot
this is a solar light
that's what I had lying around
so that's gonna do the trick
After letting it dry for 24 hours
remove the box, remove the clip
and carefully remove the glove
because it might be dried within the creases of the hand
this actually came off easier than I thought it would
surprisingly
so it might not be that difficult
use sandpaper or a file to sand down any rough sharp edges
and then you have a handy paper holder organizer
The position of the thumb is what holds the paper
to stand upright
so I'm glad that that dried in that direction
and you can hold your notebooks,
you can hold mail in it
you can put the paper between the fingers if you want to
it's a quirky and functional piece to add to your shelf or desk
that can literally hang on to any of your paper stuff
Next is a really easy small catch-all
I'm recycling a plastic fruit bowl
and I'm using the lid part to make the actual dish
and the bowl part to make the shape on the inside
add the cement to the lid
and then tap it on the table to release any air bubbles
and push the bowl on top
to make an even concave shape on the dish
If you want to add some decor to this
you can use tiles or beads
and make a mosaic in the cement
I pushed in these triangular glass tile pieces
and then I'm going to let this whole thing dry for 24 hours
Then remove it from the mold
and you can file down any sharp pieces on the edge of it
and wipe off any cement that dried on the mosaic pieces
and there's my small simple cement catch-all
you can use this to organize the random small things
that usually get lost
and I think it's a great place for keys or change
The next one I'll show you is an easy modern ring holder
on the corner of a piece of paper
estimate how tall you want this cone shape to be
then sketch out a curve on the corner of the paper
and cut it out
now roll it to make a cone shape
and use tape to hold it in place
and make sure to tape the tip of the cone
so the cement doesn't seep out
then add the cement into the cone
you'll need a way to hold the cone upright while it dries
so it dries with a flat top
I ended up using three wooden blocks that I had
to use as a holder
I put the cone in the middle of them
and they seemed to do the trick
After it's dry carefully remove the paper around it
sand any rough areas if you need to
and sand the tip if you don't want a sharp ring holder
I also added some copper acrylic paint to the base
and after that's dry, it's ready to use
This is more of an industrial take on a ring holder
you can put it near your bedside
or wherever you display your jewelry
and it can look like a functional modern piece of decor
If you want to protect the surface of your cement
and prevent chipping
you can spray on a clear sealant
I did it to all of my organizers outside
and if you want to prevent your tabletops
from your cement scratching
you can also put some felt
on the bottom of your cement pieces
I hope this video gave you some ideas to try with cement
and I do have a few more cement DIYs on YouTube
and I will link all of those videos in the description below
and let me know which of these cement organizers
was your favorite
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on this channel in the future
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