🧱 Concrete Calendar with Phone Stand – DIY Templates & Build Guide
Make Time Stand Still… in Concrete.
Looking for a desk accessory that’s both useful and a guaranteed conversation starter? With this project, you’ll create a handmade concrete calendar that not only tells you the date—it also holds your smartphone in style. It’s the perfect blend of industrial design, personal productivity, and DIY creativity.
This build is surprisingly simple, beginner-friendly, and doesn’t require fancy tools or professional concrete molds. Using just cardboard, some patience, and a clever layout, you can cast your own modular calendar blocks and phone stand—all from scratch.
Whether you’re a maker, student, creative hobbyist, or someone hunting for a custom handmade gift, this is the project that delivers.
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📖 Step-by-step build log available on Instructables
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🛠 You’ll Need:
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Ready-mix concrete or blend of white + grey cement
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Mountboard or thick cardboard
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Sticker paper or regular paper for calendar numbers
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Basic crafting tools (cutter, ruler, glue)
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Cellotape or plastic tape for mold lining
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3D printer (optional, for block frames or lettering stencils)
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Sandpaper, files, and a little patience!
🎯 Who It’s For:
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🛠 Makers & Crafters – Looking for a fun weekend project
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🎁 Gift Creators – Want to make something totally unique and personalized
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🧑💻 Desk Enthusiasts – Who like clean, functional, minimalist designs
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👨🏫 Teachers & Students – Exploring hands-on material use in STEM & art classes
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♻️ Eco DIYers – Love upcycling and handmade objects over mass production
💡 What Makes It Special?
✅ Customizable calendar layout (months, blocks, or symbols)
✅ No concrete mold purchase needed – build your own from paper!
✅ Includes optional 3D print parts for precise results
✅ Works great as a phone stand, daily reminder block, or desk prop
✅ Handmade charm + modern design = perfect gift
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