12 Epic DIY Cement Crafts to Upgrade Your Home Now

Are you looking for beautiful, minimalist decor for your space? Working with raw, industrial textures brings a unique, modern character to any room, but buying high-end concrete pieces from boutique design stores can be incredibly expensive. We designed these stunning DIY cement crafts to help you achieve that luxurious artisan look at home. Using fine white cement and specialized aesthetic molds ensures professional-grade results. Each project ranges from easy to intermediate and requires only simple, accessible materials. You can transform your living room styling completely on a budget, giving your home the feel of a modern artisan studio. If you love working with raw textures, check out our DIY marine animal crafts post for more aesthetic inspiration!

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Essential Supplies for DIY Cement Crafts

A few foundational materials are used throughout nearly every project in this guide, marked with a (used throughout) tag below.

🧱 Cement & Casting Base

Fine white cement gives the cleanest, most premium finish, while standard grey cement suits the more industrial, raw-textured pieces.

🧊 Molds & Casting Forms

Each design uses its own mold shape. Most are flexible silicone, though a few projects repurpose plastic household containers as improvised molds.

⚖️ Weighting & Mixing Tools

🔗 Hardware & Embeds

🎨 Color & Finishing

🌿 Natural & Specialty Items

A text-free 16:9 aesthetic lifestyle photograph of a curated studio mood board for DIY cement crafts. A finished marble hexagon dish, a fluted soap dish, and an air plant cube rest on a light oak wood table next to a bag of white cement. Soft natural sunlight.

The Ultimate Masterclass: How to Cast Perfect Cement Crafts

Want to achieve professional results every time? Here is the foundational Double-Mold (Inner Form) Technique. This method creates perfect walls and hollow centers (like bowls or trays), making it the secret to high-end DIY cement crafts. Several ideas below reference this technique directly, so mastering it once saves time across the entire guide.

Step 1: Mix the Cement. Mix fine white cement with water in a bowl, stirring until it reaches a smooth, pancake-batter consistency. Ensure no dry lumps remain in the mixture.

Step 2: Prepare the Molds. You need a larger outer mold and a slightly smaller inner container to create the hollow cavity. Lightly oil the inside of the outer mold and the outside of the inner container so the cured cement releases cleanly.

Step 3: Pour the Base. Slowly pour the wet cement mixture into the large outer mold, filling it about halfway. Gently tap the mold against the table surface to release any trapped air bubbles.

Step 4: Create the Wall Structure. Carefully press the smaller oiled container directly into the center of the wet cement. It will naturally want to float, so place heavy stones inside this inner container to weigh it down, forcing the cement up the sides to create perfectly even walls.

Step 5: Cure Completely. Leave the mold undisturbed on a flat surface. Do not touch or move the molds for at least 24 hours to prevent hairline cracking.

Step 6: Demold and Finish. Once fully cured, gently remove the inner weighted container first, then peel away the outer silicone mold. Use fine sandpaper to smooth the top edges and remove any manufacturing burrs. Your flawless base is ready for your aesthetic DIY cement crafts.

12 Aesthetic Ideas for DIY Cement Crafts

These projects offer a sustainable, brutalist, yet elegant look. Explore these twelve unique interior styling ideas complete with specific supply lists and step-by-step casting instructions.

1. Minimalist Concrete Coasters: DIY Cement Crafts

A single perfectly square photo showing a flawlessly smooth, round white concrete coaster resting on a light oak wood table. A textured ceramic cup filled with black coffee sits centered on the coaster. Soft, natural diffused sunlight illuminates the scene. Clean and minimalist aesthetic.

Protect your coffee table with a modern, industrial touch. These coasters are highly durable and fit any minimalist aesthetic seamlessly.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Round Silicone Coaster Mold, Mixing Bowl & Stir Stick, Fine Sandpaper, Matte Stone Sealer.

How to Make It: Mix the white cement and water to a smooth, pancake-batter consistency. Pour the mixture slowly into the round silicone mold and tap it gently on the table to release trapped air bubbles. Let it cure completely for 24 hours. Demold the piece, sand the edges smooth, and apply a coat of matte stone sealer to prevent coffee stains.

2. Geometric Marble Jewelry Dish

A single perfectly square photo of a hexagonal white cement jewelry dish with subtle black marble swirls and a defined central well. It rests on a light oak wood table, holding a stack of delicate gold chain rings inside. Soft, natural diffused lighting. Elegant and clean aesthetic.

Organize your dresser beautifully. Utilizing an inner form technique guarantees a perfectly leveled well for your rings.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Large Hexagon Silicone Mold, Plastic Mixing Bowls (Two Sizes), Black Cement Pigment, Heavy Stones or Rocks, Matte Stone Sealer.

How to Make It: Prepare your white cement mixture. Drop a tiny amount of black pigment into the wet batter and use a toothpick to swirl it gently, creating a subtle marble effect. Pour the marbled mixture into the large hexagon mold and follow the Double-Mold (Inner Form) Technique from our Masterclass above to create the inner well. After 24 hours of curing, remove the weighted inner container, demold the outer tray, and seal your flawless marble-effect dish.

3. Concrete and Wood Bookends: DIY Cement Crafts

A single perfectly square photo showing a heavy two-tone grey cement and natural raw oak wood bookend. It is propping up a few aesthetic vintage books on a light oak wooden shelf. Soft natural window light. Modern wabi-sabi interior decor style.

Add weight and modern character to your bookshelves. Mixing cold concrete with warm wood creates a brilliant, high-contrast design.

Supplies Needed: Standard Grey Cement, Square Silicone Mold, Raw Oak Wood Blocks, Strong Construction Adhesive, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Mix and pour the grey cement to fill exactly half of your square mold. Let it cure fully for 24 hours and remove the concrete cube. Apply a thick layer of strong construction adhesive to the top of the concrete and press the raw oak wood block firmly onto it to create a heavy two-tone bookend.

4. Air Plant Cube Planters

A single perfectly square photo of a small, smooth white cement cube planter with a clean hole holding a vibrant Tillandsia air plant. It rests on a light oak wood table surface under bright natural diffused sunlight. Fine art botanical aesthetic.

Bring minimalist greenery to your desk. Air plants require no soil, pairing perfectly with the clean lines of raw concrete.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Small Cube Silicone Molds, Plastic Test Tube, Small Tillandsia Air Plant, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Pour the mixed white cement into the small cube mold — this uses a smaller-scale variation of the Double-Mold Technique from our Masterclass above, using a test tube instead of a full inner bowl. Secure the tube with tape across the top of the mold so it does not float up as the cement sets. Once the cement dries completely, remove the tube and the silicone mold, then place your air plant inside the clean resting cavity.

5. Brass Wire Photo Holders: DIY Cement Crafts

A single perfectly square photo showing an elegant minimalist photo holder with a smooth cylindrical white cement base and a twisted raw brass wire emerging from the center. It holds a small, aesthetic black and white botanical art print, resting on an oak table under soft light.

Display your favorite memories elegantly. Raw brass adds a sophisticated metallic contrast against the matte white base.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Small Cylinder Molds, Raw Brass Wire, Jewelry Pliers, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Use jewelry pliers to bend one end of the raw brass wire into a tight double loop to hold the photo. Pour your wet cement mixture into the cylinder mold and carefully insert the straight bottom end of the brass wire deep into the center. Prop the wire perfectly upright until the cement dries completely. If you want to display beautiful paper art in these holders, check out our guide on how to make paper hibiscus flowers!

6. Fluted Soap Dish

A single perfectly square photo of a finished brutalist grey cement soap dish featuring deep fluted ridges. It rests elegantly on a folded piece of raw, organic linen cloth beside an oak wood table. A bar of artisanal botanical soap sits on the dish. Soft spa lighting.

Instantly upgrade your bathroom aesthetic. The fluted texture elevates the soap bar, allowing it to dry perfectly between uses.

Supplies Needed: Standard Grey Cement, Fluted/Ridged Silicone Soap Dish Mold, Fine Sandpaper, Waterproof Concrete Sealer.

How to Make It: Mix the grey cement thoroughly to avoid dry lumps and pour it slowly into the fluted mold, ensuring the deep ridges are completely filled. Tap the mold firmly against your table to release all air bubbles that could otherwise ruin the grooved texture. After a full 24-hour cure, demold the dish gently and apply two coats of waterproof sealer to protect the cement from water degradation over time.

7. Gold-Dipped Ring Cones: DIY Cement Crafts

A single perfectly square photo of a sculptural matte white cement ring cone. The top half is dipped in brilliant, shiny metallic gold leaf with a sharp dividing line. It rests on a light oak wood table holding a few delicate gold rings. Luxurious minimalist decor.

Keep your rings safe on a beautiful sculptural piece. This elegant two-tone design makes a fantastic handmade gift.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Silicone Cone Mold, Liquid Gold Leaf Paint, Fine Detail Brush, Painter’s Masking Tape.

How to Make It: Cast your cement cone using the silicone mold and let it dry completely. Apply a strip of masking tape diagonally across the middle of the solid white cone. Use a fine brush to paint the top half with liquid gold leaf paint. Peeling away the tape reveals a stunning, crisp line separating the raw matte white and the brilliant metallic gold.

8. Textured Wall Art Panel

A single perfectly square photo showing a square grey cement wall art panel leaning against a white wall on an oak table. The cement surface features a stunning, deeply fossilized texture of raw burlap jute fabric. Natural side-lighting emphasizing the deep organic textures. Wabi-sabi decor.

Add depth to empty walls with this unique textural art piece. Pressing heavy fabric into the wet mixture gives the concrete an organic, wabi-sabi fossilized texture.

Supplies Needed: Standard Grey Cement, Shallow Square Baking Pan, Burlap or Jute Fabric, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Pour a one-inch layer of grey cement into a plastic-lined shallow square pan. Before the cement hardens, press the piece of heavily textured burlap firmly onto the wet top surface. Place a heavy book over the fabric to keep it pressed flat. Once dry, peel off the fabric to reveal a beautiful textile impression on your modern wall panel.

9. Minimalist Incense Burners: DIY Cement Crafts

A single perfectly square photo of a long, elegant boat-shaped white cement incense burner on a light oak wood table. A stick of incense is held at an angle with a soft, aesthetic wisp of smoke rising softly into the natural sunlight. Minimalist zen decor.

Complete your meditation corner with a functional decor piece. The heavy concrete base catches falling ash and prevents the burner from tipping over.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Long Boat-Shaped Silicone Mold, Wooden Skewer, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Pour the white cement mixture into the long boat-shaped mold and tap out the air bubbles completely. While the cement is still wet, press the tip of a wooden skewer into one end at a 45-degree angle. Leave the skewer in place for about an hour, then twist and gently pull it out before the cement fully hardens to leave a perfectly sized hole for your incense sticks.

10. Terrazzo Effect Mini Bowl

A single perfectly square photo of a perfectly polished shallow white cement mini bowl featuring vibrant terrazzo effect colored glass and shell chips. It rests on a clean light oak table surface under summer sunlight, casting a soft shadow. Detailed textures.

Embrace the beauty of classic Italian design. You can easily customize this colorful project to match your room’s specific color palette.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Colorful Glass or Shell Chips, Mini Bowl Silicone Mold, Heavy-Grit Sandpaper, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Mix colorful glass or shell chips directly into your wet white cement batter. Pour the mixture into the mini bowl mold and let it cure. Use heavy-grit sandpaper to aggressively sand the surface of the dry bowl to reveal the hidden colorful chips beneath the top layer of cement. Finish with fine sandpaper for a smooth, high-end polished terrazzo look.

11. Concrete Candle Vessels: DIY Cement Crafts

A single perfectly square photo showing a thick, minimalist grey concrete cylindrical candle vessel on a light oak wood table. It is filled with creamy natural soy wax, and the wick is lit, producing a warm glowing flame. Soft, cozy lighting highlighting raw cement texture.

Create your own luxury candle brand at home. Concrete is highly heat-resistant, making it an excellent, safe vessel for hot wax.

Supplies Needed: Standard Grey Cement, Thick Cylindrical Silicone Mold, Cotton Wick, Natural Soy Wax, Waterproof Concrete Sealer.

How to Make It: Cast your concrete cylinder and let it cure completely. Seal the inside of the concrete vessel thoroughly with two coats of waterproof sealer so the melted hot wax does not seep through the porous walls. Secure a cotton wick to the bottom center and pour in your melted soy wax. Pair this aesthetic candle with a handmade accessory from our 15 brilliant scrap leather projects to make a matching leather matchbox sleeve!

12. Succulent Centerpiece Bowl

A single perfectly square photo of a large, heavy white cement centerpiece bowl resting on an oak dining table. The central well is beautifully planted with a lush arrangement of pastel succulents and tiny white pebbles. Bright natural diffused summer light. Detailed botanical styling.

Design a breathtaking focal point for your dining table. This large-scale concrete planter makes outdoor gatherings feel incredibly chic.

Supplies Needed: Fine White Cement Powder, Plastic Mixing Bowls (Two Sizes), Heavy Stones or Rocks, Succulent Soil & Small Succulents, Fine Sandpaper.

How to Make It: Follow the Double-Mold (Inner Form) Technique from our Masterclass above, using your large plastic mixing bowl as the outer mold and the medium bowl as the inner form, weighted down with heavy rocks. Once cured and demolded after 24 hours, fill the hollow well with succulent soil and arrange your plants. To create an entire aesthetic tablescape, pair this beautiful heavy planter with our stunning layered resin art ideas!

Final Thoughts on Cement Crafts

Producing raw, modern objects for your home is a highly satisfying process. Try casting one of these DIY cement crafts this weekend to nourish your creativity while upgrading your decor. Which piece of modern concrete will you cast first? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

🧱 Cement & Casting Base

🧊 Molds & Casting Forms

⚖️ Weighting & Mixing Tools

🔗 Hardware & Embeds

🎨 Color & Finishing

🌿 Natural & Specialty Items

QUICK REFERENCE: ALL SUPPLIES AT A GLANCE

Ready to start casting your first piece? Here’s everything from this guide in one place before you shop.

Important Crafting Safety Notes:

Creating artisan objects with cement is extremely enjoyable, but working with powdered materials requires proper precautions. Always wear a dust mask when mixing dry cement to avoid inhaling fine particles. Wet cement can severely dry out your skin, making protective gloves essential during the mixing and pouring process. Keep liquid concrete away from children and pets.

A note on hot wax: The Concrete Candle Vessels project involves pouring melted soy wax. Melt wax using a proper double-boiler method and never leave it unattended over direct heat. Pour slowly, and keep children and pets out of the room while handling hot wax.

A note on glass and shell chips: When sanding the Terrazzo Effect Mini Bowl, wear safety glasses to protect against flying mineral or glass dust. Wear a dust mask for this specific step, as heavy-grit sanding of embedded chips creates finer, sharper particles than plain cement dust.

A note on paints and sealers: Several finishing products in this guide — gold leaf paint, matte stone sealer, and waterproof concrete sealer — release chemical fumes. Work in a well-ventilated space when applying any of these liquids.

A note on small and sharp components: Raw brass wire ends, wooden skewers, and small finished pieces like the ring cones and jewelry dish present a poke or choking hazard. Keep these items away from young children and pets both during and after crafting.

Ready to transform raw materials into boutique-quality decor? Which of these 12 minimalist designs are you going to cast first? Drop your favorite project in the comments below!

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