Revisit Fairy Woodland house construction

15 years ago

This discussed much on Accoutrement for several years.

I found found a resin used for resurfacing old concrete with decorative gravel. Sold only to contractors, but maybe will remind somebody here who knows other suppliers we could use?

It's a Sherwin Williams company www.generalpolymers.com

Would love to try the sandbed/pour technique.

http://www.fairywoodland.com/page.php?The_Making_of_Fairy_Houses&page=3

Here is a link that might be useful: Making Fairy Woodland houses

Comments (12)

goldenpond
15 years ago
In Florida they do that with tiny stones and it is called Chatahoochee.
Perhaps if you google that or ask for chatahoochee resin that will get you closer.
silkysoap
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks, GP! I Googled and found a company that sells 'repair kits' of resin/cure for $8.95, plus you can buy their small stone 'filler' in different colors for just $3-4! Gives you about 3 sq. ft. of coverage.

Here is a link that might be useful: Chatahoochie resin
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concretenprimroses
15 years ago
Thats amazing. I wondered what that stuff was! The vocational school has some floors made of that and its really cool, but you don't see it much up here. I bookmarked the site cuz its such a neat item that I might need someday. Then I noticed that they seem to carry my dh's favorite knee pads that I haven't been able to find anywhere.
kathy
proudmary56
14 years ago
I've also been trying to figure out what he used. I think the Chat. resin looks like it will work. Keep us updated. I'm so excited now.
silkysoap
Original Author
14 years ago
Well, I got sidetracked with totems and glass birdbaths, and haven't got to the Chatahoochee. It's sitting on my DR table, I think, under some other stuff. Was waiting for warm weather so could work outside. Now we're coming out of very rainy spell. Maybe it's time for Hoochee Houses for Fairies? Will post pix.
Nancy
proudmary56
14 years ago
Cann't wait to see pictures of your Hoochee Houses for Fairies. I have been waiting a long time for someone to follow up on them.
goldenpond
14 years ago
HAHAHA Hootchie Faerie Houses
luna_llena_feliz
14 years ago
I love their fairy houses at that site. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
susiewantsroses
14 years ago
Walmart carries the tiny tiny pebbles now in the artificial plant and vase isle. $2.97 a bag
butterflylion
13 years ago
Did anyone experiment with the Chatahoochee resin technique?

Posts have been added recently to the Fairy Houses thread in the Accoutrement Forum.

Here is a link that might be useful: Fairy Houses
silkysoap
Original Author
13 years ago
My intentions were pure when I posted about the Chatanooga resin last year. However, my husband's health was steadily declining and he died this February. And I still haven't tried a fairy house. Sigh. I DO have a box of sand saved under my kitchen table with a plastic pan cover to keep the cats out. Maybe I'll get back to the project before snow flies. Maybe not. I WILL try. Hope somebody else has tried it meanwhile!
butterflylion
11 years ago
silkysoap6, I was really sorry to read about your husband's dealth. How are you doing now?