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Posted by gansn z7 AL (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 08 at 21:39
| I was looking at google images tonight and found this site. I like the way the 'shroom looks. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mushroom how to
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RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| I like to make small and medium mushrooms with my leftover hypertufa mud. I use small round plastic cereal molds for the mushroom cap, and then a small plastic cup or planter pot for the stem. I cover my molds with plastic bags for an easy release. They're easy and a good way to use up excess mud. Take a look... 
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RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| Woks and wok lids also make excellent mushroom tops. Check the thrift shops. Sue |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| Here is a pic of my leftover cement!! 
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Thank you!thank you!Thank you!I have been wanting to make toad stools for a couple of years and could not figure out how to do it.
Bill |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| What do you use for the base mold ? I would love to make one of these. Thanks |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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I Like to use upside down Super large soft drink cups, like from taco bell...
Also when doing them, don't forget a spike or super long nail to 'stab into the ground.helps hold them upright
Marcia |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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Sherida, You can also use a tapered plastic vase or small plastic trash can from the dollor store. I LOVE the dollar store. Billie
p.s. I like that toadstool with the succulents, I'm not a cutsey person but that is too cute. |
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| I just joined this list and was thrilled to find information about cement mushrooms. I just built a house and have several bags of cement left over from the deck posts. I would appreciate any information about how to decorate the tops of the mushrooms with stain glass or stones etc. Any suggestions and/or advice would be most appreciated. Thank you. |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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I have used small molds and just laid some random pieces of glass in as I add the concrete. You could also do a thin layer of mastic like you would use for laying tile and then place your mosaic pieces. You would have to grout afterwards. I'm sure that there is a ton of information on the forums if you search for mosaics.
Good luck!
Glenda |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| What perfect timing for me! I just bought this mushroom and was wondering if I could find instructions on how to make some more. Just need to figure out how to get that glaze on top. Thanks for posting this! |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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The best thing I can tell you about the approximate way that piece is finished is to paint it either black or dark brown first then use Pearl Ex metallic powdered pigments in the colors you want make it. You can find them online or from places like Michael’s or A.C. Moore Craft Store.
Use a soft cloth to rub in the pigment, while they may seem a little pricey,,,, you'll find a little will go a long way.
These metal pigments will rub off so you need to seal them with an outdoor sealer. But I think they would give you the effect you are looking for. |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| It almost looks like it's some sort of spray paint. See the drips and the overspray on the bottom portion? Question is, what kind of spray paint will adhere to concrete and be that glossy? It does look really cool! |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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tamelask, I'm pretty sure that the mushroom that passionknit posted is pottery or ceramic so that's probably a glaze that's fired on. But you could get that same drippy look with a thick coating of sealer.
bonecarver, Couldn't any craft store metallic paint be used then sealed with an outdoor sealer like....agghhhh can't think of his/her name think heshe lives in Arizona...Internet name begins with a V..Sorry. Billie |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| The mushroom I posted earlier is a concrete-type mushroom, but I would agree that the glaze is fired-on. Here's the mushroom I just made using that purchased one as my mold.
This is made from quikrete. I think I have enough left to make one more. I love it. The one thing I would like to change is the stem needs some shaping--it's too straight. |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| wonder if it's like and enamel type powder that then is heated with a torch or something? Never heard of a glaze being applied to concrete, but i guess it would work. Would a spray paint adhere to concrete for long, out of curiousity? This has my juices flowing... there are some neat spray paints available now if it would stick. passion, your shroom looks great! I agree and think your base should be more organic to go with the top. |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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Duh, it finally came to me....A Hypertufa Vision....mushroom stems...I'll use a large plastic soft drink cup but do an outside mold (of course, over a plastic bag.) Then I can free form the shape to make it look more natural. Sorry, but I'm just an old woman and every thing on me is slow...esp the brain. The Cracked Pot
ps many thanks to val and billie...so smart! |
RE: How to for concrete mushroom
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| I use a deep pan or bucket,fill with damp sand, hollow out enough to put a soft drink cup down in the sand and pack the sand tight up to the cup and gently ease out the cup and line the impression with a couple pieces plastic wrap. Push the two corners of wrap down in and add slowly your portland or hypertufa mix an inch at a time. Hold the plastic wrap taut and let it make folds. When you get to the top make a little larger base - spread out a little and cover with plastic wrap. You can unmold in about 18 hours (hope I am right about time). If you want you can use some kind of tool and make the impression connect or deeper. Hope this works for you. |
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