jiwon jung shapes patterned styrofoam stools using lacquer spray and water transfer
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jiwon jung shapes patterned styrofoam stools using lacquer spray and water transfer

once in contact with the lacquer sprayed over water, the styrofoam reveals an unpredictable collide of patterns and colors.

JIWON JUNG edited by lea zeitoun February 23, 2024 3 min

kinold styrofoam stools by jiwon jung

 

Jiwon Jung, a Korean furniture designer, uses Styrofoam, lacquer spray, and water transfer to make furniture using a hand-operated machine. The color is raised on the Styrofoam before naturally melting into the components of lacquer to show the pattern. ‘Styrofoam, a familiar material, and unfamiliar carbon method are combined to show pleasure in the work,’ shares the designer. The collection of four stools, titled KINOLD, pairs black with four other tones: mint, yellow, gray, and pink. 

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all images courtesy Jiwon Jung

 

 

a four-step process driven by water transfer

 

As Jiwon Jung (see more here) explains, the texture of Styrofoam naturally melts as a component of lacquer spray, creating an unpredictable collide of patterns and colors for ar rich visual and tactile sensations. Furthermore, Styrofoam is light enough that anyone can lift it, making the process more enjoyable. The first step in shaping the KINOLD collection is to prepare the cut Styrofoam; next is choosing the desired color of the lacquer spray; once the color is chosen, Ji-won sprays the lacquer over the water to create a pattern. After a pattern is formed, he gently places the cut styrofoam into the water to coat it with lacquer. The final step is to allow the lacquered Styrofoam to dry naturally before finishing it several times with epoxy. 

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KINOLD collection |  Strofoam, lacquer spray, water transfer
make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 7
mint and black, 360 x 400 x 450 mm
make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 6
pink and black, 320 x 400 x 400 mm
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pink and black, 320 x 400 x 400 mm

make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 8
yellow and black, 350 x 390 x 350 mm 

 

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grey and black, 370 x 350 x 500
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make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 1
1. preparing the cut Styrofoam

make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 2
2. choosing the desired color of the lacquer spray 

make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 3
3. spraying the lacquer over the water to create a pattern. after forming a pattern, gently putting the prepared Styrofoam into the water to coat it with lacquer

make furniture with water transfer using styrofoam and lacquer spray from jung ji won 4
4. lacquered Styrofoam dries naturally. after drying, finish several times with epoxy

 

 

 

project info:

 

name: KINOLD
designer: Jiwon Jung | @zione_official

 

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

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