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raw edges: coiling


'coiling' bar stool, low-version


london-based design studio raw edges (yael mer and shay akalay) work together,
turning two-dimensional sheet materials into functional forms.

their project 'coiling' is an experiment in coiled felt and acrylic resin. the duo cuts long strips
of rolled wool felt and coils them into a cone-like structure which is meant to act as a seat.
the exterior of the form is then strengthened with an acrylic resin, whereby the felt becomes
both the structure and the upholstery. the seat is supported by wooden legs.



up close of the acrylic resin and felt combination



'coiling' bar stool, high-version



up close of the structure


'coiling' production:



strips of wool felt are coiled and pinned into place



shay akalay and yael mer preparing the acrylic resin



the acrylic resin is then painting onto the exterior of the felt form and wooden legs



waiting for the acrylic to set



'coiling' bar stool in production



raw-edges' studio



process models
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sketches and models
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coiling prototype
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prototype
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mould
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andrea db
07.20.10  
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