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A Short primer on Hypertufa.
I think it is time to talk about hypertufa! You have probably seen those big planters and troughs in pictures of old English gardens. They are most likely made of Tufa rock. You can learn all you need to know about this and get an interesting geology lesson at the same time if you click this - http://www.tufa.bc.ca/index.htm A source I always reccomend for instructions and outstanding ideas is http://www.rlstore.com/ Hyprtufa is fake Tufa stone. You can read the article about mixes to find out how to make it. It is fun to play with. You can shape it, file it, form it, add to it the next day as long as you do not let it dry out. (just cover with a piece of plastic) It can withstand the coldest winters and loves the rain. The longer you have it the more character it gains. If you want to make something big, this is the stuff to use. It is not waterproof so no ponds. You can try to seal it but would be better off to use concrete. It would be cheaper and far less aggravation. You can use it for fountains that do not have to hold water. What I mean is that the water will not be sitting in, just passing through. It is relatively light compared to concrete so makes great trough style planters. If you have ever wanted to make a "Giant Head" statue it is great for this because you can take your time molding and add to it as you see your statue taking shape. If you do not like what you see, it is easy to knock off a bit and change it. When you are done it will, unless it is 3 or 4 feet high, be possible to move it without a forklift or crane. Like the natural Tufa, it supports the growth of Moss and Lichen. This gives it an aged look in one growing season. Once you get started with this you will be hooked. It is great for use in molds, you mix as usual and press it into the mold. In a couple of days, when it is cured, you can take it out and you will have a light, textured looking casting. These are nice when lightly stained, or given the moss growth formula. Mix up a batch and try it!
Copyright © 2005 Delmar Germyn All Rights Reserved.
Author - Del Germyn Web site http://www.delsmolds.com
My web site is setup to help learn more about molds and casting.
YOU WILL FIND....
Articles on how to mix your concrete, hypertufa, etc for different uses.
Free information on how to make your own molds. Tips and hints on their use and care.
Information on making and using various types of molds to cast concrete, plaster, cement,
ceramics, pottery, etc. Take a look at my site for more.
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