Great. Thanks for posting this. Just one question. Do you mist it after placing in the sun? And how long did it take to "dry"? Oops, that was two questions.

No Fleur, you don't mist it... it will literally dry out while it hardens. I don't remember how long it took to dry but likely a day or two at that thickness. I would imagine if it was thicker it would take longer.

Marly

Wow, super tutorial!
I haven't put sand in mine, but I also used more portland. And didn't blend it at all. The difference is mine is more nubbly while yours is probably fairly smooth.

The reason you don't have to mist this is that the paper has still got lots of moisture in it. If you want, you can put plastic over it.

If you were to lurk in the papercrete sites for home building, you would see her method is very similar to the one for making giant bricks for houses. Course, they use 55 gallon drums....thass alotta mud...

Hi
Wonderful tutorial, thank you so much. Next year I hope to be able to be in a position to do some projects of my own - and will be relying big time on the fantastic advice that you all post here!

I have a question - is this item weatherproof as it is or is that the purpose of the waterproofer? If the waterproofer is for that reason, will the item stay weather/plant proof for long?

Thanks
Claire

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! : )

Yes Rockyn, there IS a lot of moisture left in the pulp! I like the texture of this stuff.

Claire, I put the weather sealer on my papercrete but I don't know how long it lasts. I used a cheaper (Cheapskate me!! lol) sealer. I was told I might have to reseal once a year but I don't think you have to do that with the 'good stuff'. I have used my planter for two summers now and stored it inside over winter and it is just fine out in the rain still. I can't say about winter though. Not enough information out there about that! Guess we could start a data base on the papercrete right here! lol

nmgirl - "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome!" LOL

Marly

Thanks Marly; I intend to make some papercrete next year, will be back in Ireland the land of mucho rain so the waterproofing is of great interest to me! I wonder, would a PVA type liquid glue be of any help to the waterproofing ie if it was mixed in with the water?