raw edges’s coiling turns 2D sheet materials into functional forms ‘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 image © designboom
sketches and models image © designboom
coiling prototype image © designboom
prototype image © designboom
mould image © designboom