Do you know about our YouTube channel?

 

 

Beyond excited for you to subscribe ...

Yes, you've got that right - the '@PASiNGAoncrete' YouTube channel is new and will for now only feature product shorts.

 

The aim is to not just to give an idea of size, finish and usability of the individual designs but to also inspire set and display combinations.

Of course shorts will be posted for new designs entering our store so it is also a way of staying up to date and always have the latest photo prop design or delightful modern gift idea at hand!

 

Have a fabulously creative day, 

Antje 

 

 

 

 



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Bespoke designs, commercial display and private object commissions

Every commission or bespoke project is like a dream come true, it's a rush of creativity and excitement no better words to describe it. I bet it is the same for my clients, after all there has to be trust that I listen and do everything I can to help make their vision come true. Some commissions start with a rough outline and a display idea in regards to contrast between the product and displaying plinth. 

That was the case for this Clerkenwell design week 2023 display by Armac Manufacturing.  

A thrilling challenge of smooth straight as well as 'wonky' surfaces. Additionally, broken and eroded sides were a must have for contrast.

The concrete needed to be warm by shade but not flat so extra visual texture by using up to six shades of concrete per piece was added. 


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How You Live, Work and Style with Concrete Sculptures

Amazing customers and a designer-maker who is overjoyed by wonderful ideas on how to work, style and live with individually handcrafted concrete sculptures. When I craft my design I always feel joy and once it is being finished with sanding and the last touch brushing of the dust I feel a bit proud. Of course I hope someone will love the piece I just finished as much as I do. So I guess you can imagine how I am bursting for happiness when I find social media shares, reviews with images or ongoing product captures with my pieces in it. Thank you all this is so amazing of you!

Concrete Diamond Air Plant Holder styled and photographed by twinset_interiors
Styling with concrete, customer images by ximena.ferre
Styling with concrete, customer image by nadiajoycephoto
Concrete photo prop used for styling and photography by WonkyWarriors
Jewellery product photography with concrete blocks by ametalstory
Concrete Props to elevate, image and styling by RedDollyDesigns
Concrete Diamond styled and photography by katewainwright_jewellery

 

All images are linked to the social profiles of the owners of these pieces, their works as well as these images. A huge thank you to all of you!

Concrete Tray, styling and photography by MillyMaundersDesigns

Of course this is a breathtaking collection but there is even more inspiration in my styling with concrete section and the latest collection of unique product photo props can you find over here.  In any case enjoy and feel invited to browse as well as to leave a comment or to follow.
All the best, 
Antje

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Valentines Day Freebies And Gift Ideas For Her & Him

You Are Magic Free Printable by PASiNGA Concrete Chimney Air Plant Holder Valentines Day Gift Idea

 

Yes, you are right, I am dropping a hint here. Above, I used a chopstick, cut the card to my liking and tapped the cute quote to the stick. Reindeer moss flakes helped to put the stick and Multiflora Air Plant into place within my concrete chimney vessel. It's a wonderful surprise for all plant fans and gift idea number one!

Valentines day is coming up and I feel like I gotta to share some love with you guys! I mean you support me, love my creations, share and gift them, cherish them, well as they say - You are magic! 

Give this cute sentence a lot more weight and add it to your Valentines gift or present it as card! Yes you can, it is the thought that counts so go on, check the downloads below and print it off, best in A5 or smaller. 

Valentines day free printable by PASiNGA handwritten note 'You Are Magic'

Free Valentines Card Printable by PASiNGA blog
The Diamond Gift, Ring By EniJewellery
Free PASiNGA Printable, Keychain Pocket by Suede&Co
A love note inside the gift!, Leather Keychain Pocket by Suede&Co

Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds - nothing else to say beside  from they now come in 'concrete' and you can use them as paperweight, ring holder or display it proudly as a sculpture. I even created some with notes like 'you are gem' and more! But of course you can also go for the real thing and gift handcrafted jewellery by EniJewellery [ring left, was gifted to me] or SlinkyLinksJewellery [leather earrings below]. Ahh and yes, didn't I say I want to share some love?!?' this is a second free printable for you to enjoy! Love.

Free printable Valentines Card by PASiNGA blog, Mug by Smaltumfunenamelware, Earrings by SlinkylinksJewellery
Printed as A5 card to complete the gift wrapping; Mug by smaltumfunenamelware, Earrings by SlinkyLinksJewellery

Well of course, I know, sometimes you've got big gifts to share and why not do it with the smallest card ever. Have a look to the left for inspiration, the golden leather keychain is handcrafted and was gifted to me by Suede&Co. It's just the best keychain I have ever used. Marvellous, don't you think?! Too cheesy, too big, too Valentines day??? 


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5-Star Buy: Perfectly Imperfect Geometric Concrete Sculptures

Geometric concrete sculptures by PASiNGA are a  5-star buy!

I am not sure if one has ever a right to brag like this but I am just so proud. So many of you have chosen to buy my creations, decided to shop small and support someone working independently as a designer-maker. It means so much to me to be able to be creative every day and I have received so many wonderful reviews for my works throughout my three online stores and especially for this concrete modular sculpture and the single icosahedron concrete sculpture solid that it feels like a brag worthy 5-star buy. After all my lovely customers and clients have been the judge ...


Modern concrete sculptures by PASiNGA are a  5-star buy

Meanwhile in my Not On The High Street store a customer just sums things up  ....

 

... psst above is the close up but I wanted to make sure you can see the full review page as well which is the image on the right ...

 

 

Concrete Sculptures by PASiNGA Are A 5-Star Buy

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New Design Alert: Concrete Trinket Cloud Dish And Two Business Card Holders

Concrete Trinket Dish The Cloud Tray By PASiNGA

Happy news for a Monday, I have finished three new designs just in time for Christmas in July, back to school or just the mid year change things up moment. The first one is the one to the left, which I lovingly call 'cloud tray'. I worked on the design for quite some time as I wanted it to have a softly textured surface and a minimal dip as well as the cloud uniqueness while staying cohesive within the design. They feel very hygge, minimal, artsy while being trinket or ring dishes you could also easily hang them as modern wall art

 

The other two designs are more down to business. I just felt, between concrete paperweight and push pins as well as pocket notebooks made from recycled paper, the business card holder is simply missing. Well, I could not have that, so here we go!


The design to the right can be utilised to hold a pencil or scissors as well. Have a look at the listing here to be inspired and to see how easy it is to organise your desk very minimal with this stand. 

 

Closing the gap between trinket, business card holder and organiser is the design below. It is stackable and can hold everything from paperclip, Air Plant to business card and post it. Styling ideas and inspiration for this one are here!

 

Concrete Trinket Dish or Business Card Holder By PASiNGA
Minimal Concrete Business Card Or Pencil Holder By PASiNGA

All designs have set offers and come in different finishes, of course your custom requests are always welcome. Just get in touch here

So excited to finally show these to you,

have a fabulous week, Antje

 

... psst ... if you are looking for jewellery displays - there is newness too!

 

 

 

 


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The Bespoke Design Process, The Concrete Ring Box

Bespoke Concrete Jewellery Box Design Process By PASiNGA

It was an exciting moment when I received the request to design and finish a modern concrete jewellery or ring box. It is so adventurous to explore different shapes and sizes, the thought of knowing this box will be used to present an engagement ring or heirloom jewellery as well as of course meet my clients needs and vision.

The bespoke design process itself started off with the simple request shortly followed up with questions in regards to your ideas and requirements. From there I took my queue and started drafting out ideas. In this case the drawings have been from the beginning 3D simulations as the recess for the ring placement was just as important as the outside. This tool simply allowed the best representation of the designs I was going offer. 

After the rough and greatly varying designs have been presented the clients preference became clear very quickly. From there the outer shape was defined and the inside was finalised. Well, what can I say 'box 6' design was going to be it. After the design had been approved the crafting of the concrete prototype could begin. 

 


As you can see above the rough positive was a big step forward. But it was not yet good enough for a sleek and smooth concrete finish. Sanding did the trick even though I had to calculate for a 1mm tolerance. 

This step is followed by cleaning and measuring and so on before finally preparing to craft the mould, in this case a silicone mould. Please don't mind the workbench mess.

Bespoke PASiNGA Design Process Of A Concrete Jewellery Box

Commissioning Process For A PASiNGA Concrete Jewellery Box
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Sustainability And My Work As A Designer-Maker

Sustainability in my work is something I have been very conscious about from the beginning but this is not as easy as you might think as an artist who has chosen concrete to be her crafting material. 

But first things first, all stationery products are made from 100% recycled paper and card stock. They are also printed with eco-friendly inks locally in the UK. 

My art prints however are printed on archival photo paper to provide lasting photographic work. Framing options provided by myself as well as my chosen partner ArtHaus are made of wood and recycled materials. I chose them as they also offer to print and frame my works locally to you. This offers faster shipping times with less emission. Great.

PASiNGA modern art photography and sculptural versatile concrete designs

Versatile concrete home decor accents by PASINGA design

 

I fell in love with concrete as a material and saw loads of potential for it back in 2013 while taking photographs of modern architecture. My first two projects ended up being a little house sculpture and large concrete diamonds. Those have been with me ever since, good luck charms if you like since founding PASiNGA. All my pieces have been and still are inspired by my photographs of architecture and modern structures even though commissions provide a valued source for inspiration too. The reason I tell you all this is to show how deep my passion for this material is - it is beautiful, tactile, versatile, strong even though not unbreakable, everybody knows concrete cracks but often in a way that character is added. 

So how can my geometric concrete art and works be sustainable? Cement which forms part of concrete is not the most sustainable material as CO2 emissions during the production process are way too high. 


Sculptural versatile concrete designs by PASiNGA art
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10 Happy Easter Last Minute Decoration Ideas

Last working day of this marvellous week is here and bank holidays are ahead. Well, I know how time has a habit of running and so I will be sharing some Scandinavian inspired, minimal modern last minute Easter decor ideas you can do without huge fuss or prep. Well, even though I shared some Easter table settings this year too, I am pretty sure one can never be too inspired and even though if you might have your heart set on a design maybe these little accents are nice to add. I collected these ideas with my Pinterest and of course all are linked back to where I found them. 

Little notes and thoughts are in between but I will allow the images to speak ....

Easter bunny napkin idea image via Pinterest
Easter Bunny, roll the napkin up and make a bow, the useful made beautiful

 

Some classic Easter decor ideas with a modern twist are below. To the right are the blown out egg shells simply hung on a branch and to the left these beautiful eggs are painted with a marker pen....

Little bow around the eggs for Easter image via Pinterest
A little bow around the egg can be such a cute accent

I think both egg display ideas - above and to the left - work fabulously with the concrete hay Easter nest should you have made it ;D 

Concrete Diamond Easter Table  Decor Accent
Concrete hay Easter nest DIY

Modern Easter eggs decorated with a sharpie via Pinterest
Marker pen decorated Easter eggs
Easter branch decor via Pinterest
Minimal Easter branch

And last but not least some attractive alternative Easter decor ideas. Mix it up with flowers, hang or display your branch differently, add modern typography or names to your eggs on display, use twigs or create paper feathers....

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Exclusive Website Specials For You To Indulge & Save - Limited Time Only

 

 

First up, I decided to keep the geometric concrete Air Plant Rocks [images above and right] on the introduction price for now - you just started to get to know these cuties and I just enjoy personalising the boxes and crafting them.

So instead of £ 22.50 they will be available for £19.50 and it is perfect if you wish to ship it directly to the recipient.

Choose and customise yours here!

 

 

 

Geometric Concrete Bowl Planter By PASiNGA

 

 

Third & Forth up are two candle or Air Plant holder designs! It is really up to you how you prefer to use them but your feedback has shown that these two designs are your favourites! I would never doubt you and can only join it with styling ideas over on my blog. 

Spring is here and April is my birth month, it also is by coincidence the month I started PASiNGA all the way back in, wow 2011. Oh how I remember my first market stall.... Wont go into details as this is not what todays blog post is about. I and my work and therefore PASiNGA has changed and evolved over the years quite a bit and it would not have been possible without all of you, your marvellous kind reviews, feedback and support as well as inspiration!

So here it comes, to celebrate, acknowledge and to say thank you some offers for you to indulge and save! But not to worry you will still be able to request custom finishes, as all is made to order, all the personal touches like gift notes and the complimentary gift wrap!  

Personalised Gift Box With Geometric Concrete Air Plant Rock by PASiNGA

 

Second up is an old time favourite of mine as this designs asks to hand carve loads of it, the whole rim of the bowl and even the details are all hand sanded all the while the material offers its own edginess. It is the geometric concrete bowl [image right and the feedback image by you below] - I used this one in some of my DIY's [ Easter bowl or Home Fragrance ] as well, if you want to have a look of it in use. But it is just a wonderful size to be used as planter, table decor or just to keep the little things.... 

I usually ask £ 23.50 but for now and for you it will be £ 20 - grab it here!

 

Geometric Concrete Bowl PASiNGA Hand Cast Planter With Five Star Customer Review

The bold cylinder tea light candle holder - you can see below, you inspired the use of it as a ring holder with a bit of moss and I stacked them and this year, I decided to use them as egg cups this Easter. Psst, I've got a little hint for you - I am working on a monochrome marble version which can already be ordered exclusively here and for the saver price too! Photos follow soon!!!

So for now instead of £11.50 it is now £10 and all the details are over here!

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Fresh Easter Gift Ideas And New Concrete Designs

Let Love Grow Concrete Air Plant Rock PASiNGA Gift Box
Let Love Grow Gift Box With Multiflora Rock

Just a few weeks to go until Easter and if you are a little like me you want to surprise! I am so happy to say that I finished some new designs for us to share and feel inspired by. I was thinking of people for whom it is hard to shop for, for people you want to give something unique, yet not too big, the plant lover or modern design fan. Well, you will be the judge!

 

First off - my new gift box filled with a unique concrete rock which carries a living Air Plant. I have finished three designs and the box can be personalised inside just as shown below and made fit for your gifting occasion on the outside. There is also a special introduction price of £19.50 instead of £22.50 at the moment and a gift message can of course be added as well ...


Concrete Air Plant Rocks By PASiNGA
Concrete Air Plant Rock PASiNGA Personalised Gift Box

The second one is a design I felt deep in my soul. I don't know about you but over here, living as German in London, these times are somehow challenging not to say overwhelming. I felt the urge to breathe, to clean and sort. I even wrote a little post about spring cleaning with minimalism in mind and a hint of slow living. Palo Santo wood also known as holy wood is for cleansing and relaxing as well as an invitation for positivity. It smells delicious but I felt let down by the offers on burners. I mostly found bowls or plates and couldn't help myself but design one which suits my style and minimal aesthetics. Yes, indeed palo wood does not just go with boho chic it is for minimalists to! Here we go, may I introduce to you my 'concrete palo wood burner' - cheers!

 

Modern Concrete Palo Santo Incense Stick Burner By PASiNGA Design
Palo Santo Incense Wood Burner by PASiNGA design
Palo Santo Incense Wood Burner, £18.50 also available with 3 incense sticks and complimentary gift wrapping!
Minimal Concrete Palo Santo Incense Wood Burner By PASiNGA Decor

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Two New Concrete Designs To Display Jewellery Just Entered My Shop

Geometric Concrete Mountain Tile By PASiNGA Design,  utilised as jewellery display
Mountain Concrete Tile

Exciting news my first brand new designs for 2019 entered my shop! And what can I say it is not just one but two heavily geometric designs to grow our much loved modular concrete display and photo prop options - fabulous!  

 

First an absolute new style for me as a designer is the 'Mountain' concrete tile. I decided to call it that because in many abstract ways it looks a lot like that. The different tops of this geometric abstract offer various ways of displaying rings, bracelets and much more. I finish them very smooth to an almost gloss finish which enhances the depths and ever so little reflects the light. But don't let me go on have a look for your self, images below, left and of course all the details are here!


Mountain Concrete Tile, jewellery display by PASiNGA design
Modern Mountain Concrete Tile, contemporary jewellery display by PASiNGA design
Abstract Geometric Concrete Mountain Tile, jewellery display by PASiNGA art

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Happy Holidays With Stunning Table Settings To Entertain This Season

Happy Holidays With Stunning Table Settings By PASiNGA To Entertain This Season

Next week is Christmas, what a rush!

What a rush indeed, it was amazing crafting and creating for you this Christmas and the whole year for that matter. I am so grateful for your love and support as well as for your thoughtfulness to customisation and personalisation! It's been exciting and rewarding to say the least! 

Happy Holidays With Stunning Table Settings By PASiNGA

I think 2018 was, to me, a year of decisions, I managed loads of what I set out to do but not everything. New ideas grew and even though I made changes to my creative and work process, managed to take on more heartfelt private commissions throughout the year, grew my blog to the next level and started the much requested DIY section as well as working on new designs I want to renew even more going forward. 

Festive Table Settings For Christmas With Evergreens And Concrete Accents By PASiNGA
Floating Pine Cones As Christmas Table Decor By PASiNGA
Make those floating pine cones your self - click to visit the DIY!

However, I am still choosing to be an independent artist and designer-maker over anything and so it will be still just me who is trying to do it all, from beginning to end and for all what my  artful baby [biz] as well as my clients and customers need.

Well, let me just say I have a huge list of goals for 2019 already, many of which are inspired by you and your requests, inspiration and feedback for which I am ever so grateful to you! 

However, I think the most exciting goal will be, next to new projects, collaborations and designs of course, to grow my blog to an exciting decorating, sharing, DIY'ing happy community. I am hoping to find the right tools to add to my website and to dare more on social media, which I still find hard to do and it always ends up being last on my to do list. I promise to do better! 

Modern Table Settings For Christmas With Evergreens And Concrete Accents By PASiNGA

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Wonderful 'Nikolaus' With Gifting Ideas & Christmas Stories

Wonderful 'Nikolaus' With Gifting Ideas And Christmas Stories BY PASiNGA

Tomorrow is 'Nikolaus', I am not sure but I think, here in the UK it isn't such a big thing but growing up in Germany this was almost as important as Christmas. On the evening of the 5th of December we cleaned and spit polished our shoes. Put them out nicely in a row and hoped for 'Nikolaus' to put something in. If not for anything else I am keeping this tradition alive for the  cleaned shoes, haha. Anyhow, it is still 18 days until Christmas and I have featured 18 amazing designer makers and their stunning creations in the past months who could just make the perfect gift for you and your loved ones! 

Meet them all in an Advent Calendar kind of way to the left and of course in my Christmas stories ...  


Many of you may know that 2017 has been a very challenging year for me on various personal levels. I had to piece myself together, find my creativity and find new ways. Well, you guessed right, with all the changes I have made, that is what I used 2018 for. Part of this is and was giving back support I received as I started out and over the years by groups like the mentioned ones in my introduction of this series. It was my true pleasure to introduce these wonderful designer-makers to you and I hope that my little posts will and have inspired you and created happiness! 

Jewellery And Fashion In A Shop Small Gift Guide

psst ... huge thanks to my friend for being our super model for this shoot!

Christmas Cookies

 

Indeed, just like the picture suggests, almost ready ... dinner is sorted, candles are set, gifts are wrapped, well ok still some to go, our tree is ? [well, I rather visit them in the woods] and just a quick break with my eye-pillow and a fresh cuppa will make me ready to go too - can't wait for the big day!
Until then you will find my at me workbench, crafting and wrapping wonderful parcels for you guys! Thank you for shopping small and supporting humble me.

Happy to be your Elf this Christmas and a wonderful 'Nikolaus', December the 6th!
Antje

 


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Free Shipping Specials And Christmas Shipping Times For 2018

Christmas gift wrapping with geometric concrete
Gift wrapping with geometric concrete

The Christmas shipping timetable to have the gift happiness arrive just in time!

The following dates are based on my timeframe of crafting, finishing and wrapping as well as the shippers recommendation for the busy period of the year. 

Services to the UK

Order Date - 12 Dec - standard shipping

Order Date - 18 Dec - first class shipping upgrade will be listed

Order Date - 20 Dec - Special delivery services upon request* 

Services to the EU

Order Date - 08 Dec - standard international shipping

Order Date - 15 Dec - Special delivery services upon request*

Services to the USA / Canada 

Order Date - 03 Dec - standard international shipping

Order Date - 12 Dec -Special delivery services upon request*


I took the upmost care in calculating these times but the shippers do not guarantee their services. 

 

 


The Cherry On Top -  Thank You Christmas Shipping Specials


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Happiness - Gifting Independent Artisan Works This Christmas

Happiness is to be shared, artisan blog series by PASiNGA full of Christmas stories and gift ideas!
Happiness is to be shared! - personalised wooden sign by bypryor.com - not to worry I will introduce this lovely maker soon!

Yep, it is September. Can you believe it? And yes, it is almost time to prep for the big gifting season. I know early right?!, but I want us to start a new tradition this year or maybe you are a superstar and you continue a long lasting tradition of shopping and gifting designer-maker / artisan / indie made works. I would like to introduce some fellow designer-makers of mine, who are not just amazing in their own right but all of us a based in Europe, many in the UK, and even in London, like myself. However, quality handmade works which you can  often personalise take time to make and that's why we aspire to inspire early this year!

I know what you are waiting for, the freebie or voucher code. Don't be disappointed, I don't have a collection of those for you. It simply does not feel right and here is why. We designer-makers and artist love and live our work, everything each one of us creates is heartfelt, envisioned, crafted with care and each piece is unique in one way or another. Every time we ship something to you we ship a piece of our soul and hope that you will cherish it the same way we cherished every second making it. So all I am having is stories and the hope you will enjoy them, maybe even get inspired by them, feel the urge to shop happiness!


Happiness for you, your family and friends when you tell them about the people who helped making their gift this year. The happiness for you knowing you supported someone who loved creating and crafting for you.

Now, I can't speak for all of us but maybe for some, when I say, that every time you share my work, be it with a like on one of my social channels, contact me, buy something or leave a review - I am excited and delighted, absolutely happy to know that you are there supporting my work, me, one way or another. In fact we are all very grateful and I for one will be showing my gratitude this Christmas with set saver offers, complimentary gift wrap and free shipping options! And I am sure my fellow designer-makers will have similar 'thank you's' in store for you!

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Exciting News, I Completed My August Still-life Challenge Today

One month has gone by like no other. While working on all sorts of projects I mostly forgot to post and share and set out to challenge myself to do exactly that, but feel invited to read all about it here. 

I don't know why but sharing everything online is still hard for me, while talking comes easy to me I am always a bit taken back by the thought of shouting my humble life and work into the world.

Exciting News, I completed my August still-life-challenge today and I am celebrating with concrete cube golden showers
Celebration With A Concrete Cube Golden Shower

I think this is the biggest lesson I learned from this challenge, while I was sorting images, deciding which would be good enough to post, which would show my perspective or vision of a piece best. I decided not to think about the sales point of view but about the fun I had creating it and that it represents truly me. And even though I think I might have confused some of you with so much newness, I also showed a new side and can truly say that this is all me.  

Yes, you could say I found a bit of myself and found creativity with it. This energy went into new projects straight away, you know as an artist no time without creating. So I completed the most memorable project for a client who chose my work to remember someone very special to him and his family and friends. 


"Antje, I just wanted to thank you for your prompt, hard work, and quality deliverable. The Icosahedrons you created are going to be a gift for each attendee of a memorial dinner this weekend for a dear friend of mine. We chose it because we thought it would be something that people would keep in their homes as a reminder of who he was, perfect and balanced from every perspective. Thank you for making it happen." 14.08.2018


I think everyone will understand why this email made me very proud, emotional even and why I will never forget this dear client or project. Furthermore, I never felt so understood, the perfect imperfection is perfection in all of us. 

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My August Challenge - A Monochrome Sculptural Daily Post

Geometric Concrete Balloons, sculpture and photography artwork by PASiNGA
Geometric Concrete Balloons - 01.08.18

Can you believe it - it's August already?!

At least to me this year is going fast. I am working on a lot of new designs as well as unique sculptures. I also took a couple of commissions this summer and as odd as things sound I am working on an awful lot of Christmas - designs, photos, an exciting blog post collaboration and more. But I noticed that my little universe of creating and crafting took over and I am not good with sharing all my work with you. Even worse, I have to admit that I have fallen a bit out of love with Twitter, Facebook and so on but I am so grateful to all of you and your support! So here we go - I am going to challenge myself to a daily post of monochrome sculptural beauty!

 


I am not sure where this journey is going to take us but I hope it will help me to keep my own sanity in regards to the Christmas planning and hopefully help to rediscover my love for sharing and most important allow me to give something joyful or, dare I say it, inspirational back to you! Wish me luck! 

Antje

 

New York Guggenheim, Drawing a line for the PASiNGA August challenge
Drawing a line - 30.08.18
Monochrome still-life made from concrete for the PASiNGA August challenge
Wednesday Happiness - 29.08.18
Monochrome still-life made from concrete for the PASiNGA August challenge
Tuesday - 28.08.18

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The Complimentary Christmas Gift Wrap Is Back

Complimentary Christmas Wrapping by PASiNGA

November is here and with it finally some fresh cold air.

But it is also the time of the year to get excited, get the shopping gear out and think of special gifts for our loved ones.

Beside from offering some gift guides over the coming weeks I thought I do it again!

The complimentary gift wrap is back!

This time it will not be colourful ribbons but beautiful black twine, recycled boxes and white tissue paper. As a special treat  I will include a 'Christmassy' gift tag with your personal note if you wish to ship directly or just to have it all ready to give!


 

Best order by dates to have it all in time for Christmas are ....

 

United Kingdom - Order Date - 16 Dec - standard shipping

 

EU - Order Date - 08 Dec - standard international shipping

USA / CanadaOrder Date - 05 Dec - standard international shipping

 

But all details and special delivery services can you find in my FAQs!

 

 

I look forward to craft for you and please don't hesitate to get in touch with special wishes!
Antje

Complimentary Christmas Wrapping by PASiNGA

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June 2017 Milestone

Milestone Capture - PASiNGA reaching 2000 sales on Etsy
Milestone Capture - PASiNGA reaching 2000 sales on Etsy

Thank you all for your incredible and much appreciated love for my creative work!

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Etsy Stationery Love - The Office Collaboration

Love your desk.  Etsy UK put together the most beautiful collection of journals, notebooks, pencil cases and many more trendy desk supplies for stationery lovers. 

Nothing brings joy to a dull day in the office like a little desk candy. All items are exquisitely designed and often crafted by talented designer makers.

With summer on the way - now is the perfect time to indulge a little and to show off your stationery fashionista while making sketches, notes and lists in the park or coffee shop. 

Simply scroll though Etsy to find a bright and wide range of wonderful things or click here to find monochrome recycled paper stationery for any occasion! Happy Shopping + Writing!

 

Office Collaboration - all items are by Etsy designer makers; photo by Alexander Edwards, styling by RebeccaNee
Office Collaboration - items are by Etsy designer makers, PASiNGA Venice Marble A6 Notebook

The photographic work is by Alexander Edwards and the beautiful styling is by RebeccaNee. 

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Catching Up On Press Features & Wonderful Customer Reviews

The end of January is approaching and it is about time to catch up. Shame on me, that I did not find the time to post more regularly  last year and even more so during the thankfully busy Christmas period. So here we go, highlights of the wonderful little things from the end of October 2016 until today.


Every year I am changing things up a bit. Last year the website got its revamp and we celebrated 5 years of PASiNGA with many wonderful events and new designs. Some of you have maybe noticed that I changed a couple of things on my social media accounts already but I did set myself the goal of doing better - blogging more about my projects and inspirations - blogging more regularly this year. Apart from that and other little things I am hoping to finish some original pieces and share some creativity in little DIYs with you.

 

Cheers to goals, 2017 lets get our projects started,

Antje xx

 

Custom Designs + Finishes

POLYVORE Collections

... click the image to find more inspiration and sources ...

Press Highlight

My interview for the B:ton Magazine, Nov. 2016.

PASiNGA featured in the b:ton Magazine NL
Pages 44 and 45 of the b:on Magazine NL

Customer Image

Concrete House Sculptures by PASiNGA, styling and photography by Ali O'Brien
Styling and photography by Ali O'Brien - Thank you!

Stars Shine

My Concrete Diamonds displaying design gems with the stars at the 'Beasts Of London' By Stephen Webster - Collection Launch

Anastasia Webster attends the launch of new collection 'Beasts Of London' by Stephen Webster hosted by Dylan Jones at the Stephen Webster Mount Street showroom on December 12, 2016 in London, England. Image via gettyimages David M. Benett
Anastasia Webster attends the launch of new collection 'Beasts Of London' by Stephen Webster hosted by Dylan Jones at the Stephen Webster Mount Street showroom on December 12, 2016 in London, England. Gettyimages David M. Benett


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Magical Holidays & Happy New Year

Monochrome Stationery by PASiNGA

Thank you all for your love and support over the last year, I had an amazing time to craft and create for and with you, meeting you at art markets and the London Design Fair stand and I hope you have enjoyed them too.

I will be on a Holiday break as well and all your wonderful kind orders placed from today until the 1st of January will be crafted and finished fresh and bright during the first week of January of 2017.

 

 

That's a wrap ...
Thank you all for a fantastic 2016 and I can't wait for our creative adventures in 2017!

Lot's of love and a very merry festive time,
xxx

 

 


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Appreciation, I Am Loving Your Pictures

YOU ARE MY SUPERSTARS

Thank you so much for your love, support, creative decoration ideas, pictures and shares - it is fantastic to craft and create for for every single one of you!
I hope you will enjoy this small selection as much as I do and accept it as a token of my appreciation to all of you!

 



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New Concrete Hanging Globes and Bowls

They are here - finally, right?!
So sorry for the delay and thank you all so much for your patience, much appreciated!
Each takes quite a while until it is finished but I think your love has shown it's all well worth it! I promise to finish another batch for November, so feel invited to stop by more often! xx

 


Individually hand formed concrete hanging bowls and globes perfect to hold Air Plants or Moss, from £15.50.

Find the latest batch here!

Unique Concrete Hanging Globes by PASiNGA

Concrete Hanging Globes by PASiNGA
Concrete Hanging Globes by PASiNGA
Hand Formed Concrete Hanging Globes by PASiNGA


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MY AMAZING 4 DAYS OF TENT LONDON DESIGN FAIR 2016

Thank you ALL for visiting, providing feedback and inspiration - it was so lovely to meet for the first time or to welcome you again! I am delighted to craft and create for you and grateful for all your amazing support! I can not say it enough - Thank You!


My Stand N16 ....

PASiNGA London Design Fair Stand N16
PASiNGA London Design Fair Stand N16
PASiNGA At Tent | London Design Fair Stand N16

Celebrating 5 Years With 5 Newbies


And here we go Your fantastic captures of the event ....


Happy To Be Chosen To Be Part Of The Warehouse Home Trail
Happy To Be Chosen To Be Part Of The Warehouse Home Trail

Thank you all - you are truly awesome and even more by you on Instagram and Facebook! xx



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Celebrating 5 Years  With TENT London Design Fair 2016

Proudly celebrating 5 years as an independent artist who has established a range of uniquely envisioned designs for her shops and works on a regular basis on bespoke pieces for private collectors and businesses from around the globe.

 

The highlight of the milestone celebration is the four day exhibition at TENT [London Design Fair] and the simultaneous soft launch of new designs as well as additions to the existing collections.

Let' Count 5 Newbies


A little Stand N16 sneak peek ...


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Just A Card Org. | The Interview

Earlier this Year

I noticed the #justacard and by following the twitter links I learned about the impressive work of the like minded creative people of JustACard.org.

It was so lovely meeting them and exciting being asked by Kate for an interview about my work and inspirations.



The interview of me [and other amazing inspiring people before and, I am sure, after me] covers questions from my typical working day, how it is being an independent artist / designer-maker, my ambitions and what tips I might have for artists who just start out.
Check it out, spread the word and feel inspired!

Thank you Kate and I hope you all enjoyed the post as much as I did.
A wonderful day to you lovelies,
xx

Just A Card Interviewed PASiNGA, Sep.2016
Just A Card Interviewed PASiNGA, Sep.2016

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WIN 2 TICKETS TO TENT LONDON 2016

Concrete Art and Sculptures by PASiNGA

EXHIBITION at TENT, London Design Festival
from September 22, 2016 until September 25, 2016 | Hall T3-C, Stand N16



Featuring new projects and creations alongside existing pieces from the collection!

 

SEPTEMBER 22ND – 25TH

TENT LONDON, Old Truman Brewery

Hanbury Street, London E1 6QL

 

Hall T3-C, Stand 16

THURSDAY 10 -19

FRIDAY + SATURDAY 10 - 20

SUNDAY 11 - 18


Plus – an edited selection of creations will be sold in the PASiNGA Mini Kiosk!

Time To Win!

 

Celebrating 5 Years PASiNGA - 5 Chances To Win!

Enter below and all entries will be totted up and a random winner chosen after the 14.Sep.2016. Good Luck!

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Destined To Be Destroyed

The Brief

Mid-June this year I was asked to work with the amazing team of photographer David Newton and stylist Bettina Vetter for an artistic yet marketing related feature in the Wylde Magazine. The idea was to embed objects within a geometric concrete solid.

However, the concrete solid was meant to be in so far breakable as to allow the team to break it purposefully to free the object inside, step by step. This ambitious task was very experimental and the execution by shape, material and the combination of both unexplored. But as crazy as this idea sounded, crafting something just to be destroyed, as intriguing it was.

 


How We Did It

First a shape had to be found. From simple prism geometries to complex 3D forms, from using different shapes for each object to embed them all in one. The trigonal dodecahedron paper weight design made the cut for jewellery inspired reasons of the object as well as due to its triangular sides in contrast to the rectangular sides of the objects.

But where should the object be placed and what would be the ideal finish for the concrete? I can only imagine the endless thoughts Bettina as the stylist must have had or David about the image/s he wanted to take. The agreement was found, a smooth pale concrete finish and the objects should be embedded on different sides.

Now it was my turn to deliver. I started with a simulation to find the right proportions and to get an idea of the volume of the solid.

Illustration of a PASiNGA Concrete Project
Illustration of the Concrete Project

 My first thought was to simply water concrete down to make it easily breakable but due to the shape and size a strong mix was required in order to keep the corners and edges alive. Re-enforcement would have been an unwanted obstacle during the “breaking” process therefore this was not an option to strengthen the concrete solid.

About 15 sample mixtures later I found a promising mix and the pouring could commence. Several tricks had to be employed to place each object as close as possible at its intended location and adjustments had to be made to the mixture to pour the second solid. Each had about 3 days to cure within the mould and only the first one was in need to be sanded by hand.

Pasinga sanding the concrete sculptures for the Wylde Magazine photoshoot

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You’re Invited! John Lewis Rooftop Etsy Takeover

YAY - Banish those boring bank holiday plans NOW and get ready to kick start a weekend of jam-packed fun as Etsy designer makers including PASiNGA are taking over the John Lewis rooftop in their Oxford Street flagship store, London.

 

John Lewis Rooftop, Gardening Society
John Lewis Rooftop, Gardening Society

 

As part of their vibrant #GardeningSociety summer line-up, Etsy and its selected makers are super excited to be taking over the John Lewis rooftop for one weekend only. Come rain or shine, you are cordially invited to come soak up the last of summer and join in on the fun, take in those incredible city views and meet super skilled designers, makers as well as artists!


Let's have a sneak peek - creations I will bring along....

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Our Hackney Pop Up Shop Is Now Open!

We are open! 

I went last night the second the shop came to life. The shop is totally different from what you might expect - new ways to display works from different designer-makers have been found. Creative combinations of beautiful pieces invite you to admire and touch. It is inspirational what talented people can do each individually as well as when we work together. I couldn't decide what would be my favorite piece or maybe it was the shop altogether, well have a look at the images below, go and have a look for yourself but don't worry if you can't make it we are all on Etsy and objects of interest are linked to the individual shops here.
Happy browsing and a wonderful day!

 



Pop-up at The Hackney Shop


02 Aug, 2016–14 Aug, 2016

Tue–Sun: 12:00–18:00

Venue

The Hackney Shop

99 Morning Lane
London, E9 6ND United Kingdom


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Save the Date

The date is official. PASiNGA is taking part in Tent, London Design Fair for the first time ever!
The studio air is full of excitement while details are being refined and items are being crafted. But some initial information is already available here

Download
PRESS RELEASE June 24, 2016
PASiNGA EXHIBITION AT TENT LONDON
PASiNGA Press Release Tent London 2016 F
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Let's celebrate this milestone as well as great design from around the world - save the date!
Antje


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POP UP TIME | 2-14 August

The London Local Team has started a delightful collaboration with the Hackney Shop  to Pop-Up
this August and I am thrilled to announce that my work will be available as well. 

 

So excited !! Below a little sneak peek of London's amazing talents ....


Click the image and visit their store to see what else they do and might be featured and available in the POP UP shop in August!

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PASiNGA AT TENT LONDON 2016

Concrete Art and Sculptures by PASiNGA

EXHIBITION at TENT, London Design Festival
from September 22, 2016 until September 25, 2016 | Hall T3-C, Stand N16



Featuring new projects and creations alongside existing pieces from the collection!

 

SEPTEMBER 22ND – 25TH

TENT LONDON, Old Truman Brewery

Hanbury Street, London E1 6QL

 

Hall T3-C, Stand 16

THURSDAY 10 -19

FRIDAY + SATURDAY 10 - 20

SUNDAY 11 - 18


Plan your visit now via londondesignfair.co.uk/visit

Plus – an edited selection of creations will be sold in the PASiNGA Mini Kiosk!

Download
PRESS RELEASE June 24, 2016
PASiNGA EXHIBITION AT TENT LONDON
PASiNGA Press Release Tent London 2016 F
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Elle Decoration + PASiNGA

Elle Decoration |  Netherlands March 2016

PLAY THE GAME
  photography James Stokes,
styling
Evelien Reich & Lisa van der Klok

| Page 28 - 35

Elle Decoration, Netherlands March 2016
Elle Decoration, Netherlands March 2016
Concrete Planets, Set of 9 by PASiNGA
Concrete Planets, Set of 9
Elle Decoration, Netherlands, March 2016, featuring the PASiNGA Concrete Planet Set of 9
Elle Decoration, Netherlands, March 2016, page 32-33, featuring the PASiNGA Concrete Planet Set of 9

 

Absolutely stunning.
I have never seen my concrete planets in such a playful, game on way but the creative minds behind this article made it happen.
The photo series of 'Play The Game' in the Elle Decoration Netherlands is featuring stunning design, vintage and many concrete artist from around Europe.
So pleased to be featured among those talents in such a beautiful magazine  and excited to share it today with you!

 

Antje

xx


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First of March, New Monochrome Art Prints Featuring New York And San Francisco

'EPiC' first of March Lovelies ||

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Epic 1st of March everyone!

After an exciting leap year 29th of February we have arrived in March but not without wonderful news.

The new collection of monotone urban and abstract art prints is available from today.
They are offered in a variety of sizes and you can even choose to have them framed in a sleek black wooden frame.
Have a look and enjoy original black and white photography of architecture and urban life of Europe and the United States.

Enjoy and feel invited to get in touch with your custom requirements.
Antje


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ABSOLUTELY Magazine, March 2016

Absolutely Magazine, March 2016, Page 75 featuring PASiNGA Concrete Art
Absolutely Magazine, March 2016, Page 74 - 75

 

Isn't it wonderful when your day starts with such amazing mail?!

It so exciting to see my work featured in beautiful magazines such as 'ABSOLUTELY'. They feature such stunning design by so many creatives that I am thrilled to be chosen to be included and over the moon to share it today with you!

I hope my happiness is contagious! Lot's of love,

Antje

xx

ABSOLUTELY |  CHISWICK March 2016

Interior Inspirations, Modern ideas, designs and styles for your home
words Elisabeth Hutton | Page 74 - 75

Absolutely, March 2016
Absolutely, March 2016, Page 75
Abolutely Magazine, features PASiNGA Concrete Art March 2016
Abolutely Magazine, features PASiNGA Concrete Art March 2016

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London Design Festival Crafty Fox Market Event

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Crafty Fox Markets connect savvy shoppers with talented designer / makers. Meet the artists, browse the stalls and enjoy a drink from the bar.

Shopping with soul.

Crafty Fox Markets take place seasonally across London, showcasing a hand-picked selection of contemporary designers, makers and artists.

For the 2015 London Design Festival, Crafty Fox are excited to present a special edition of the market at Kachette. This atmospheric event venue is a former train station which can be found on Old Street, opposite Shoreditch Town Hall.

Let's meet on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September!
Over 80 different designer makers (40+ taking part per day) selling an exciting range of products ranging from art prints, jewellery, textiles, ceramics and gifts.

I will be selling some concrete designs and framed as well as unframed black and white art prints. Feel free to drop me a line with the item/s you would like to see or buy.

The Crafty Fox DJs will be on the decks and the bar will be serving up delicious craft beers. There will also be a very special artist-led art installation to feast your eyes upon and hands-on workshops to take part in.

Entry is FREE - Yay

For trader listings and further information, please visit the website: craftyfoxmarket.co.uk or have a look over here londondesignfestival.com/events/crafty-fox-market-kachette


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Property Boom on Page 105 of the HELLO Magazine

'Property Boom' news today!

PASiNGA concrete houses and one dodecahedron concrete sculpture are featured in the UK HELLO Magazine / lifestyle.


'The latest trends in interiors are inspired by exteriors. High-rise residences, Georgian gems and suburban semis - it's time to get excited by bricks and motar'

So pleased, give it a read and be inspired!

Antje

HELLO magazine, page 105 features PASiNGA concrete art
HELLO magazine, no1384, page 105


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The Diamond Love in the NISHA Magazine 2015

NISHA magazine issue 02|2015
| מגזין נישה - 02/2015 גיליון [read magazine] 


and page 8 is featuring the 
Large Natural Concrete Diamond Set

NISHA magazine 156 issue Feb2015 Page 8 featuring PASiNGA Concrete Diamonds

NISHA is a leading trend and design magazine in Israel and I feel honored to be featured among these stunning diamond designs. You can find the featured Concrete Diamond Set over here as well!



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Pasinga & Etsy House

Etsy House London Covent Garden this Christmas, click the image for all the information
Etsy House London Covent Garden this Christmas, click the image for all the information

The first ever Etsy UK pop-up shop [also known as #EtsyHouse] is about to open in Covent Garden, London!
It will pop-up for just three days (Friday 5th December - Sunday 7th December), and is timed perfectly for anyone wanting to find a truly unique Christmas gift.
PASiNGA has been selected to be one of the sellers at the event. You'll be able to buy some of my concrete creations right there and then - find images below.

The Etsy pop-up shop will feature products for sale from Etsy sellers from various categories which include art, stationery, furniture, jewellery and more. Creative workshops are being held throughout - it's sure to be an amazing experience!



Geometric Concrete Three Cubes by PASiNGA
Three Cubes
Concrete Diamond Set of 3 by PASiNGA
Concrete Diamond Set
Minimal Deco Plate  with copper insert by PASiNGA
Minimal Deco Plate

Get ready as these three are popping up! Can't wait - see ya!




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Wylde Magazine & Pasinga Concrete Sculptures

WYLDE MAGAZINE and PASiNGA Geometric Concrete Sculptures, Photographer David Newton, Stylist Bettina Vetter

I have got amazing news - my geometric concrete sculptures have been captured in DAVID NEWTON creative jewelry shoot MUSIQUE CONCRÈTE for the WYLDE MAGAZINE issue 6 / 2014.
The styling was done by BETTINA VETTER and aren't these images amazing. It is so fantastic to see my concrete sculpture through the eyes of these two artists. Thank you!

 

WYLDE MAGAZINE and PASiNGA Geometric Concrete Sculptures, Photographer David Newton, Stylist Bettina Vetter

WYLDE MAGAZINE and PASiNGA Geometric Concrete Sculptures, Photographer David Newton, Stylist Bettina Vetter
WYLDE MAGAZINE and PASiNGA Geometric Concrete Sculptures, Photographer David Newton, Stylist Bettina Vetter

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Diamonds!... Diamonds!... made of concrete

A custom order of 20 cement diamond sets. After the casting they have now spend the night drying and waiting for packaging. Each set will have a small and a large diamond in mix design shapes.

concrete craft station - phone snappy while they are drying
concrete craft station 5 am in my studio - phone snappy while they are drying
concrete craft station - phone snappy while they are drying
concrete craft station - phone snappy while they are drying

these shapes in these sets
these shapes in these sets

That's it with my little VIP Pass for you. I hope you like what you see.
I thank my lovely customer for her order and trust,

all the best to all of you

PASiNGA

11 am time is up - they are good to go;
12 pm gift wrapping is done and the courier is booked - fingers crossed he will be here on time - so the box has to close now ...

ready for courier - PASiNGA gift box filled with concrete diamonds in sets of 2 in different shapes and sizes
20 sets of 2 diamonds in different shapes and designs are ready for the courier

 more is in my CONCRETE Shop


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