I have made over 20 turtles from the one mold. As the mold ages I have encountered some problems. The mold starts to curl up around the front flipper area and this means that as the cement is setting the flippers crack away from the body. I have placed a small wedge under each front flipper to stop it dropping as the cement sets, and this has worked. Yay. So here are some pointers that may be useful. I use 800 ml of water to 10 cups ( 350ml cups ) of Bastion Quick Set Sand and Cement. This is enough to fill the mold. I use Canola oil to crease the mold and I wipe the excess oil off with a paper towel. The more oil, the more bubbles and it is SO hard to fill the bubble holes with paint. I oil the mold, I place approx 2/3 of the mixed cement into the mold, I then place 2 screws, nails, bolts ( whatever is lying around the garage ) into the join area between the flippers and body, the tail and body, and the head and body. I place these metal reinforcers close to the side of each " joint " and this has prevented the flippers, head and tail from cracking away from the body. I shake the mold like crazy for 5 mins or so by bashing it on to the ground, this removes the bubbles. If you have used too much oil you can see the bubbles rising to the surface of this first layer of cement. I then place the remaining 1/3 of cement into the mold and again bash it on to the ground to remove any more bubbles. I let the mold sit for 24 hours and then I release the turtle by gently inverting the mold. I have been painting the turtles and have started to use paving paint. It appears I have not been letting the cement dry long enough as I have noticed this morning that the paint is flaking in some areas. A friend of mine had some cement edging done recently and he was told not to paint for one month.
I have that exact mold! I use Portland cement. I use cooking spray in a can to oil it, then spread it all over the inside and top of the mold, then I cute some chicken wire or plaster tape{before I mix my cement} then I mix up my cement pour half in, and lay in each flipper, tail and head to enforce those areas and shake it up a little, then add the remaing cement, shake it again then let it dry overnight and she pops right out and the head tail & flippers are reinforced. Great video!
@@ananm3442 you want it the consistency of a cake batter. you need to have more cement and just gradually add the water... sorry I never measured it, I go by the consistency!
Thank you, thank you. I think I have been using too much oil because my turtle has lots of air holes on it’s back. Love your demonstration. George looks very nice. Have a nice day. B. From Salt Lake City, the city with tons of snow and now lots of water 2023.
Entertaining to watch even though your turtle broke at the end. I still picked up quite a few tips from this video and lol about being "concrete stupid". I guess that's why we're here. I saw another video laying in pieces of chicken wire to reinforce the arms, legs, and head.
Lol. Yeah I saw that video before producing mine. I use some small rebar wire sometimes. Most times it's not needed if you actually wait on the curing time. I took it out of the mold too early to get the video done. The biggest thing I wanted to show is how much mixture to use, and be clear about it.
Oh yeah, they have the powder and liquid color. I have already tried the liquid in black, but got to thinking...peoples dirty feet are going to be on these.
Huh Cool ! sometimes you just need to kick back & due the little things . I caught the screen shot on the gear ⚙ up with hope & Goodluck buddy with that . I bought a new 2021 benilli ABS, traction control 4 valve EFi 18inch wheel scooter & got a little surprise of my own coming CBR SS . Still keeping the Quantum , Salute big dawg . This riding season is fixing to get fast hopefully not dead ..... No worries 🔥💯
Good gracious man, whatever your doing, just don't get caught by the police...lol. That is awesome man! Send me a picture of both bikes. Are you going for the CBR 600RR?
Yes, little strips of rebar. I really wish I had shown that part, but I was new to the process also. How long are you letting the cement cure? A lot of mine did hold up without the rebar, just got tired of gambling if the turtle would make it or not.
Hi! I made my first just like that1 but I mix the red mix and some gray label 5000 mix...it came out perfect...now all of my new creations are cracking...why is this?
I would really give it at least 5-7 days to fully cure. If you are having a problem with the flippers, next time add some small rebar to keep them from breaking.
That would be awesome. I think I attempted it on one of my earlier turtles. I wasn't that impressed, the color didn't set very well to me. I have seen people paint them, of course that might make them slick after a good rain.
@@kachiskid we have a pool deck that's colored and stamped. We can get the same colorant (powder) just wondering if you had tips for mixing and the amount.
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I have made over 20 turtles from the one mold. As the mold ages I have encountered some problems. The mold starts to curl up around the front flipper area and this means that as the cement is setting the flippers crack away from the body. I have placed a small wedge under each front flipper to stop it dropping as the cement sets, and this has worked. Yay. So here are some pointers that may be useful. I use 800 ml of water to 10 cups ( 350ml cups ) of Bastion Quick Set Sand and Cement. This is enough to fill the mold. I use Canola oil to crease the mold and I wipe the excess oil off with a paper towel. The more oil, the more bubbles and it is SO hard to fill the bubble holes with paint. I oil the mold, I place approx 2/3 of the mixed cement into the mold, I then place 2 screws, nails, bolts ( whatever is lying around the garage ) into the join area between the flippers and body, the tail and body, and the head and body. I place these metal reinforcers close to the side of each " joint " and this has prevented the flippers, head and tail from cracking away from the body. I shake the mold like crazy for 5 mins or so by bashing it on to the ground, this removes the bubbles. If you have used too much oil you can see the bubbles rising to the surface of this first layer of cement. I then place the remaining 1/3 of cement into the mold and again bash it on to the ground to remove any more bubbles. I let the mold sit for 24 hours and then I release the turtle by gently inverting the mold. I have been painting the turtles and have started to use paving paint. It appears I have not been letting the cement dry long enough as I have noticed this morning that the paint is flaking in some areas. A friend of mine had some cement edging done recently and he was told not to paint for one month.
GREAT Write-up!
Excellent instructions for a beginner like me . Thanks so much . You have a great day
Thank you. As do you (have a great day).
I have that exact mold! I use Portland cement. I use cooking spray in a can to oil it, then spread it all over the inside and top of the mold, then I cute some chicken wire or plaster tape{before I mix my cement} then I mix up my cement pour half in, and lay in each flipper, tail and head to enforce those areas and shake it up a little, then add the remaing cement, shake it again then let it dry overnight and she pops right out and the head tail & flippers are reinforced.
Great video!
Thank you very much. Yeah, I started to use rebar in the neck, flippers, and tail.
What are your mixing
Like how much cement and stuff you use?
@@ananm3442 you want it the consistency of a cake batter. you need to have more cement and just gradually add the water... sorry I never measured it, I go by the consistency!
Thank you, thank you. I think I have been using too much oil because my turtle has lots of air holes on it’s back. Love your demonstration. George looks very nice. Have a nice day. B. From Salt Lake City, the city with tons of snow and now lots of water 2023.
Thank you so much Berthana. Make sure you shake the mold and settle the cement once poured. Send Salt Lake City my warmest regards.
@berthanadrossos9802, you probably are getting air bubbles because you don't shake it and tap on the container enough
Awesome video...thanks for the tips
No problem!
Entertaining to watch even though your turtle broke at the end. I still picked up quite a few tips from this video and lol about being "concrete stupid". I guess that's why we're here. I saw another video laying in pieces of chicken wire to reinforce the arms, legs, and head.
Lol. Yeah I saw that video before producing mine. I use some small rebar wire sometimes. Most times it's not needed if you actually wait on the curing time. I took it out of the mold too early to get the video done. The biggest thing I wanted to show is how much mixture to use, and be clear about it.
Best video yet
Thank you!
Nice. When I did some masonry way back we added color to the mortar. You could probably do the same with these.
Oh yeah, they have the powder and liquid color. I have already tried the liquid in black, but got to thinking...peoples dirty feet are going to be on these.
@@kachiskid Yeah...That's true. So I got some good news maybe? I just ordered a Vitacci Spark 150. I'm praying it will arrive without issue.
@@thelagmeister HECK YEAH! Can't wait!
It was lucky that that manual did not fall into the bucket of water. The wind was in your favor ;) I love the silhouette turtle option :)
Did the top flippers break off?
Oh the manual could have fallin' into the bucket, they are worthless.
No, but did have cracks in them, took it out of the mold a little to early.
Great explanation. Great video
Thank you!
Huh Cool ! sometimes you just need to kick back & due the little things . I caught the screen shot on the gear ⚙ up with hope & Goodluck buddy with that . I bought a new 2021 benilli ABS, traction control 4 valve EFi 18inch wheel scooter & got a little surprise of my own coming CBR SS . Still keeping the Quantum , Salute big dawg . This riding season is fixing to get fast hopefully not dead ..... No worries 🔥💯
Good gracious man, whatever your doing, just don't get caught by the police...lol. That is awesome man! Send me a picture of both bikes. Are you going for the CBR 600RR?
Thank you for this video! About to try it out :)
Great. Your welcome. Let me know how they turn out.
Well done on a video that Turtle Stone came out good👍💯
Thanks bro. Not quite as good as that shed, but I will take it.
@@kachiskid thanks 👍🚲💨💨💨💨💯
Homerun Video brother!!!!
Thank you brother!
I use chicken wire to strengthen the structure. I shake the pans but still get air bubbles on the final product 🥲
Started using thin rebar wire myself. I shake them and tap on the ground a couple of times, and dry them uncovered. No bubbles anymore.
@@kachiskid great! Do you make them to sell or just personal projects?
@@raw-soul Right now personal projects, but once I have mine set up, I would sell em. After 20 days of curing.
@@kachiskid 20 days??? Does it take that long to cure?
@@raw-soul No, but would want to be sure if someone bought one.
1:49 you didnt explain why the top doesnt get a layer of oil.
Oh sorry...because I never over-pour the cement. I just fill in the mold area.
Very nice, my wife has molds for plaster o Paris to make decorations but not that size, lol
Thanks Ripe, I kinda love this thing.
Can I ask where you got your mold from? Btw George looks great 😂❤️
Got both on Amazon, amzn.to/35gbVoX , amzn.to/3voQH39 Thank you.
Do your turtles struggle with Efflorescence?
No sir, they are all the same color. No salt deposits.
I keep losing a leg , anything you can recommend to strengthen the arms/legs?
Yes, little strips of rebar. I really wish I had shown that part, but I was new to the process also. How long are you letting the cement cure? A lot of mine did hold up without the rebar, just got tired of gambling if the turtle would make it or not.
Was there any gravel in the mixture ?? Or just cement with water ?
Just what was shown. No gravel.
Ive tried this turtle 5 times and it always falls apart! I do others which come out great but not this.
Rebar wire in the head and feet might help.
Hi! I made my first just like that1 but I mix the red mix and some gray label 5000 mix...it came out perfect...now all of my new creations are cracking...why is this?
I would really give it at least 5-7 days to fully cure. If you are having a problem with the flippers, next time add some small rebar to keep them from breaking.
@@kachiskid many thanks my dude, will do!😉
@@jonathanleon6615 No problem, good luck. Let me know how it turns out.
What about adding color?
That would be awesome. I think I attempted it on one of my earlier turtles. I wasn't that impressed, the color didn't set very well to me. I have seen people paint them, of course that might make them slick after a good rain.
@@kachiskid we have a pool deck that's colored and stamped. We can get the same colorant (powder) just wondering if you had tips for mixing and the amount.
Oh that will look nice, but mine was a cheap liquid. Sorry, I'm not sure.
What's rapid set?
www.homedepot.com/p/Rapid-Set-60-lbs-Concrete-Mix-03010060/202187499
I see crack that your 🐢 broke front legs. To early getting out
Yup, had to hurry for the video.
leg crack
yup