MAKING A TEST VERSION
The first step was to create an EPS mold out of foam, Peter created a 1:1 size as well as a 1:3 size for testing. The larger 1:1 mold was created using 20 different pieces so that it could be reused after winding.
Peter Donders C-Bench carbon fiber bench foam mold
Here we can see six pieces of 24k carbon fiber tow being fed through the machine:
6x 24k carbon fiber tow
Here we can see the 1:3 version of the bench being wound and completed:
Peter Donders C-Bench done in a mini 1:3 version
Peter Donders C-Bench done in a mini 1:3 version
MAKING THE FINAL PRODUCT
Now that the small scale model is complete, it’s time to work on the big guy. We can see the first path being created here:
Peter Donders C-Bench carbon fiber bench being wound
Here is the bench all woven up, a total of 350 meters of carbon fiber was used:
Peter Donders C-Bench carbon fiber bench final with foam
Peter Donders C-Bench carbon fiber bench final with foam
The foam is then removed and we can see a finished product. You can see that the bench is extremely strong, although giving off an “airy” look:
Peter Donders C-Bench carbon fiber bench
Peter Donders C-Bench carbon fiber bench
Now you’ve seen what it takes to make one of these gorgeous sculptures and you want one of the 20 (10 in each of the two shapes) limited edition pieces? Head on over to the product pages for the C-Bench here, or the C-Stone here.