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

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. 

KINOLD collection |  Strofoam, lacquer spray, water transfer

mint and black, 360 x 400 x 450 mm

pink and black, 320 x 400 x 400 mm

pink and black, 320 x 400 x 400 mm

yellow and black, 350 x 390 x 350 mm 

grey and black, 370 x 350 x 500

1. preparing the cut Styrofoam

2. choosing the desired color of the lacquer spray 

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

4. lacquered Styrofoam dries naturally. after drying, finish several times with epoxy

project info:

name: KINOLD
designer: Jiwon Jung | @zione_official

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom