Concha beanbag sculpture more than a piece of art The concha, a staple of panaderias, is now a piece of art that does more than satisfy a sweet tooth. Daniel Del Real, who describes himself as a "creative" based in Indianapolis, used the spongy sweet to combat a "right-wing" ideal with his latest piece titled "No Seas Concha." "The saying 'No Seas Concha' is a Mexican expression that means 'don't be lazy.' It came about because conchas (seashells) just sit on the beach doing nothing — sort of like the U.S. version of a couch potato," the artist explained. "The idea elaborated into a political commentary that gives life to the right-wing ideas that undocumented immigrants are somehow government moochers who are lazy and drain the system." RELATED: Mexican activists spray paint message to President Trump on 'his pinche wall' Daniel Del Real, an Indianapolis-based creative from Huntington Park, Calif., used the spongy sweet to combat a "right wing" ideal with his latest piece titled "No Seas Concha."

The concha is about 5 feet in diameter and housed in the "Herencia" Fine Arts Exhibit at the University of Indianapolis. Del Real said he hired performance artist Jonathan Christian Angulo to further his message by dressing up as a "stereotypical Mexican" to lounge on the concha. "Guests were able to approach him and join in on the laziness or give him pieces of bread as a symbol of being the government giving him handouts," Del Real added. An improbable campaign to oust incumbent San Antonio mayor... Abbott signs ‘Sanctuary Cities’ bill on Facebook live San Antonio voters approve largest bond package in city history RELATED: Kat Von D defends her Latino heritage, opposes border wall with vintage Instagram photo "No Seas Concha" gained internet fame as a "concha bean bag" when We Are Mitu shared a Facebook photo of it. "Yes, concha bean bags really exist," the meme said. The website's Facebook fans reacted in swarms. RELATED: One-time DACA recipient facing deportation in S.A. released

"Sitting on a concha, eating a concha would become a part of everyday life. wedding chair rental in kansas cityI couldn't do this or I'd have to be crane lifted out of my house for emergency gastric bypass after about three months," one person said, followed by another who joked that they'd "probably forget it's a beanbag (and) want to take a bite out of it."chair and a half toronto Del Real's "confection" is sculpted from polyurethane foam, polyfill, fleece and knit cotton, so it probably wouldn't taste as good as a panaderia product.cheap reclining patio chairsIt's the softest – and cutest! deck chair canvas covers

Bean bag chairs aren’t just for kids. They’re comfortable, lightweight and versatile furniture options. chair for sale montrealThey can add character and style to any room, and they’re making a big comeback. baby rocking chair auIf you’re the crafty type, you may want to try your hand at making your own.big bean bag chair bed Creating your own bean bag chairs gives you the option of choosing the fabrics you love and creating unique looks for your home, and all it requires are some basic sewing skills and a few inexpensive materials. cheap folding lounge chairsThe handy guide below will help you make your own bean bag chairs for adults.cheap swivel love chair

Before you begin your bean bag project, gather the following items. First Step: Trace and Cut the Pattern Pieces If you do not have a pre-printed pattern, instructions for creating a pattern for round bean bag chairs for adults are listed below. The pattern includes top, bottom and side pieces. 1.    Lay your tracing paper out on a large table or the floor. 2.    Mark the top with a pencil. Measure 50 1/2-inches down and make a second mark. 3.    Locate the middle of the two marks, and measure 10 1/2-inches on either side. If a line joined the two marks, the pattern should form the shape of a cross. 4.    Create a curved line that starts from the top mark and extends to the bottom one on the left. Repeat this action on the right. The lines should look like parenthesis symbols. 5.    Three inches from the top mark, draw a small U-shaped line from the left pattern line to the right. Make the dip about one inch deep. 6.    Measure six inches up from the bottom point and create another U-shaped line from the left pattern line to the right with a 1 1/2-inch-dip.

7.    You will need to cut six side pattern pieces for the outer cover and six for the inner liner. 8.    Be sure to follow the U shapes when cutting each pattern piece. 1.    Fold a large sheet of paper in half and mark the fold halfway down. 2.    Place the end of your measuring tape or ruler on the mark and measure 5 1/2-inches. Draw an arc from the folded mark. 3.    When you cut out the pattern, it should form a large circular shape. 4.    Cut one top pattern piece for the outer cover and one for the inner muslin liner. 1.    Fold a large sheet of paper in half, and mark halfway down the folded edge. 2.    Position the measuring tape or ruler on your first mark, and measure 12 inches from its position. 3.    Cut out the circular shape, and fold it in half. 4.    Measure one-half inch from the fold on one side. 5.    Draw a line parallel to the fold, and cut along it. 6.    Discard the smaller half of the circle.

You will be using the larger one as your bottom pattern piece. 7.    Cut four pieces of the bottom pattern piece; two are for your outer cover, and two are for the inner liner. Cutting two for each will allow you to sew a zipper along the straight edges at the bottom of the chair. 1.    Using your sewing pins, attach each pattern to the fabric, and cut out your pattern pieces. 2.    Pin bottom pattern pieces together along the straight edges of the circular shape. Use your sewing machine to place a temporary baste stitch along the straight edges where your bottom pieces are pinned. Press the seams open with a hot iron. 3.    Place your 22-inch zipper right side down over the seam. The zipper teeth should be directly on the seam line. Use your glue stick to glue the zipper into place, and then sew it to the fabric using a straight stitch down each side. 4.    Gather the six side pattern pieces, and sew them together. Be sure to sew them inside out so that they will be hidden in the completed project.

Place the stitches 1/2-inch away from the edge of the fabric. 5.    Leave the last two sides open. Use your hot iron to press the seams flat. 6.    Invert the bag so that it is right side out and place a top stitch to each of the seams. Press the final seams with your iron to ensure a smooth, finished look. 7.    Place a stay stitch on the uneven edges of all side pattern pieces. Turn the edges of each piece under and create a seam 1/4-inch from the top of the edge. Repeat this process for the bottom and top edges of all six side pieces, and press them into place with your iron. 8.    Pin the side pieces to the top piece of the bean bag. Attach the sections with a top stitch about 3/8-inch away from the seams you just created. Repeat the process for the bottom pattern piece. 9.    Repeat steps one through eight to create the inner bean bag liner from muslin fabric. 10. Place the inner liner inside the outer cover. Your bean bag chair is now ready to be filled with polystyrene beans.

Fill the inner liner to at least 80 percent capacity. Zip the inner and outer openings closed, and try out your new chair. You may add or subtract filler to make the bean bag firmer or softer if desired. If you’re intimidated by the idea of tracing and cutting out patterns, a square or cube-shaped chair is a simple alternative you might enjoy creating. To form your top, bottom and side panels, simply measure and cut six identical square pieces of fabric slightly larger than the desired size of the chair. Using a sewing machine, sew all sides together to form a cube, leaving the last two sides open. Sew a zipper into place, and repeat the same steps to create an inner muslin liner. Making floor and throw pillows is a great way to accent your other bean bag furniture. To make coordinating bean bag pillows, cut two identical square or rectangular piece of your cover fabric, and sew them together on three sides. Invert the pillow to hide seams. Fill with polystyrene beans, and sew the final side shut.