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Posted by jimmyinva virginia (My Page) on Wed, Jul 19, 06 at 22:41
| I am trying to create fake rocks for my yard and am using the chicken wire and cement method however it appears that the chicken wire is not strong enough to hold the cement and the cement usually falls through the holes in the wire. Any help or instructions on creating fake rocks and boulders would be greatly appreciated. |
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RE: Fake Rock making
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Hi Jimmy,
This is my suggestion. I've heard about it, but never tried it. Perhaps other readers can offer some insight. First, buy a roll of bubble wrap- the large bubbles, not the small. (You can find it at an office supply or shipping and packaging supplier.) Then find a spot in your yard that is clay and dig a hole the shape and size you want your rock. Line the hole with a layer of the bubble wrap. Mix up some cement and pour it into the hole, pushing it against the bubble wrap. If you want the rock to be a little lighter, your can place a block of styrofoam or other lightweight material in the center. (You can also add vermiculite to the cement.) Let the cement harden for a few days, then dig around it and flip it over. Peel off the bubble wrap and "paint" the rock with sour cream, cottage cheese, or other dairy product. Place it in the shade and the rock with be covered with moss in a month or two. It'll look really cool because of all the impressions the bubble wrap left. Give it a try and send me some photos! DonRawson@juno.com |
RE: Fake Rock making
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- Posted by lmieke WCentralTN (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 23, 06 at 10:58
| Go to the hypertufa forum. With a little reading, you'll find all the info you need. |
RE: Fake Rock making
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- Posted by kobold Vancouver BC (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 25, 06 at 3:39
| check out this, you can order the DVD, very good instructions www.keithtutor.com |
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