I truly thought this was going to be a joke... but oh no... an absolutely incredible job... definitely not the work of amateurs... BRAVO... BRAVO.. BRAVO...
I must say, this is my favourite youtube channel. Always get really excited when new vids come out. Always recommend it to people- Give it a few years and ye could make it into a successful tv show🥰
This tutorial is amazing. I volunteer at #TheLivingDesert in #PalmDesert CA in the #BighornRailroad trains. We are currently transitioning a section of the G-scale trains area to look like #JoshuaTreeNationalPark and your videos are exactly what we needed to see for ‘how to’ guidance. Since we are part of a zoo too, the fact that we found the best tutorial for renovating out mountains and rock areas from you seems, well, synchronistic. Thank you for sharing your process!!!
Another great video Maxine! 😊 I can't think of, and I certainly haven't come across, any other zoo, wildlife park or accredited animal collection that brings us the kind of content that you do. It brings us into the fold in a way that makes us feel connected to the zoo as it develops and grows, even with something as simple (though not simple in its own right) as faux rock 😊 Looking forward to the next video as always 😊
Thanks so much, that means a lot. This type of content should be brought out by zoos.. it is odd that we are the only ones doing it. A very niche audience though! Happy New Year 🎉
@@NorthumberlandZoo You're very welcome, as always! 😊I completely agree! I'd love to see this type of stuff from the likes of Chester, YWP, Edinburgh and Hamerton (to name just a very small selection) but unfortunately, we don't get anything like that. The closest we got was The Secret Life of The Zoo for Chester Zoo and Inside The Zoo for Edinburgh Zoo and HWP, but they're made for TV and slightly dramatised within the realm of factual programming. 🤔 Though they were equally enjoyable too! 😂 On the plus side, that just means more views for you since there's nobody else offering this type of content! You can consider yourselves the trendsetters of online zoo content! Hahaha 😁 Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! 🎉🎉
So great to see what goes into making the exhibits! I think you and Lucy nothing did a grand job! And the clip of Afia checking out your work at the end shows she's happy with it :)
@@NorthumberlandZoo Fantastic look foreword to it. We have plans to come to your zoo this year. Its my 50th Birthday in February. You guys are on my list of plases to visit over the year. :)
Thank you for your informative videos. I'm about to build an aviary and want it to look as natural as possible, hence the rocks. One thing that I have picked up elsewhere is the use of cement pigments in the mixing of the cement as well as "dusting" them over the rocks towards the end of the process to incorporate different colours within the rock. EG I will be making sandstone rocks that have reds and browns spread through the rocks' base colours of orange and yellow, with splashes of black throughout... and so I will add small amounts of yellow pigment powder into the topcoat while it is being mixed and, after it out of the mixer, I will stir a splash of orange roughly through the mix before I apply it to the base coat. Keep your fingers crossed for me as I am only a beginner..... I hope that this also helps you...
What is the sand to cement ratio for the top coat. And how much plasticizer should be used with it! And thank you so much for the detailed video, I am glad that I got to see it
One thing I have seen done - probably not suitable for large animals where you must be able to properly clean - in exhibits for insects or fish is to add either sand or soil to the top layer, as in pressing it on/into the top layer. Using different colours gives great results and it also provides a surface for mosses and algae to grow on which provide food sources (and concrete is an inert substance so perfectly safe to use for both aquatic life and insect life) for the inhabitants to eat. I've even seen one done where the top layer had dried grass pushed into it and the end result was fantastic - it represented a sloping straw thatched roof and was for insects - so the different effects can be truly stunning. But I agree, great if the entire enclosure is a part of the exhibit along with the terrestrial/aquatic life inside but in this case the feline is the star of the exhibit. Enjoyable to watch and you gave a better ''how to'' class than those I've watched who sort of compress it all into a few minutes with most of the attention on the final finish and how it benefits the inhabitants. I could see how this would be a great feature in a garden, especially if you have specific plants you want to be the stars of the site, the mock rock would be a great backdrop and much easier (and cheaper) than buying in huge boulders.
Yes we have used that technique in smaller vivariums by adding a top textured coat, its just not as hard wearing for exhibits like these! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you found it useful! 🙏🏻
Fantastic tutorial. On another note. Went to wildlife oases today saw your new potaroos mum and dad. ☺. They breed dik disk very well to if your after one. ☺
Thanks a lot for the great tutorial! The animals will surely love it. Is the technique suitable for outdoor use as well? Does it withstand rain and frost?
This is probably the most useful video I've found after watching a *lot* of videos on making fake rock. Great job! Quick question - why plastic against the inner wall and not the one by the window?
I love how u have an area high up where tha animals can sit and look out from...cats💕LOVE💗that!
A great watch! Love how you guys just pitch in and seem able to turn your hands to anything.
Plus Maxine is an extremely helpful person to reach out to. Knows her stuff + I appreciate her willingness to share knowledge.
I truly thought this was going to be a joke... but oh no... an absolutely incredible job... definitely not the work of amateurs... BRAVO... BRAVO.. BRAVO...
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻
This is so helpful. Thank you!!!
I must say, this is my favourite youtube channel. Always get really excited when new vids come out. Always recommend it to people- Give it a few years and ye could make it into a successful tv show🥰
That’s so kind of you, thanks for your comment - it helps us keep creating content ❤️
Fantastic work, looks great.
Great video. You make it look easy.
This tutorial is amazing. I volunteer at #TheLivingDesert in #PalmDesert CA in the #BighornRailroad trains. We are currently transitioning a section of the G-scale trains area to look like #JoshuaTreeNationalPark and your videos are exactly what we needed to see for ‘how to’ guidance.
Since we are part of a zoo too, the fact that we found the best tutorial for renovating out mountains and rock areas from you seems, well, synchronistic.
Thank you for sharing your process!!!
Looks amazing. I would not have known amatuers had made that. And I love the tree house, too. The serval certainly looks at home there.
Another great video Maxine! 😊 I can't think of, and I certainly haven't come across, any other zoo, wildlife park or accredited animal collection that brings us the kind of content that you do. It brings us into the fold in a way that makes us feel connected to the zoo as it develops and grows, even with something as simple (though not simple in its own right) as faux rock 😊 Looking forward to the next video as always 😊
Thanks so much, that means a lot. This type of content should be brought out by zoos.. it is odd that we are the only ones doing it. A very niche audience though! Happy New Year 🎉
@@NorthumberlandZoo You're very welcome, as always! 😊I completely agree! I'd love to see this type of stuff from the likes of Chester, YWP, Edinburgh and Hamerton (to name just a very small selection) but unfortunately, we don't get anything like that. The closest we got was The Secret Life of The Zoo for Chester Zoo and Inside The Zoo for Edinburgh Zoo and HWP, but they're made for TV and slightly dramatised within the realm of factual programming. 🤔 Though they were equally enjoyable too! 😂
On the plus side, that just means more views for you since there's nobody else offering this type of content! You can consider yourselves the trendsetters of online zoo content! Hahaha 😁 Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! 🎉🎉
Clever and effective.
So great to see what goes into making the exhibits!
I think you and Lucy nothing did a grand job!
And the clip of Afia checking out your work at the end shows she's happy with it :)
Thank you! Happy New Year 🎉
You both did an amazing job. This is perfect for smaller zoo's who lack resources or large funding.
Thank you 🙏🏻
The rocks look beautiful! You did an amazing job. Thank you so much for sharing!
Nice
Great video, very informative. Thank you
Awesome work, you are both talented artist's!! Thanks so much for sharing
Just checking everything is ok? Missed you guys yesterday. One of the higlights of my week.
Everything is fine! Update going out tonight 🙏🏻
@@NorthumberlandZoo Fantastic look foreword to it. We have plans to come to your zoo this year. Its my 50th Birthday in February. You guys are on my list of plases to visit over the year. :)
Amazing, Good Job Girls !!!
Wow thank you so much❤
Is there anything you can’t do cracking job looks great 👍
Very nice, thanks
GREAT JOB !! Love it.. Small, Yet Simple Project.. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your informative videos. I'm about to build an aviary and want it to look as natural as possible, hence the rocks. One thing that I have picked up elsewhere is the use of cement pigments in the mixing of the cement as well as "dusting" them over the rocks towards the end of the process to incorporate different colours within the rock. EG I will be making sandstone rocks that have reds and browns spread through the rocks' base colours of orange and yellow, with splashes of black throughout... and so I will add small amounts of yellow pigment powder into the topcoat while it is being mixed and, after it out of the mixer, I will stir a splash of orange roughly through the mix before I apply it to the base coat. Keep your fingers crossed for me as I am only a beginner..... I hope that this also helps you...
Pigment in the cement mix is useful as it doesn't wear off like paint. But it is easier to get the colours you want with paints.
What is the sand to cement ratio for the top coat. And how much plasticizer should be used with it! And thank you so much for the detailed video, I am glad that I got to see it
One thing I have seen done - probably not suitable for large animals where you must be able to properly clean - in exhibits for insects or fish is to add either sand or soil to the top layer, as in pressing it on/into the top layer. Using different colours gives great results and it also provides a surface for mosses and algae to grow on which provide food sources (and concrete is an inert substance so perfectly safe to use for both aquatic life and insect life) for the inhabitants to eat. I've even seen one done where the top layer had dried grass pushed into it and the end result was fantastic - it represented a sloping straw thatched roof and was for insects - so the different effects can be truly stunning. But I agree, great if the entire enclosure is a part of the exhibit along with the terrestrial/aquatic life inside but in this case the feline is the star of the exhibit. Enjoyable to watch and you gave a better ''how to'' class than those I've watched who sort of compress it all into a few minutes with most of the attention on the final finish and how it benefits the inhabitants. I could see how this would be a great feature in a garden, especially if you have specific plants you want to be the stars of the site, the mock rock would be a great backdrop and much easier (and cheaper) than buying in huge boulders.
Yes we have used that technique in smaller vivariums by adding a top textured coat, its just not as hard wearing for exhibits like these! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you found it useful! 🙏🏻
Hi did you do a 4/1 sand and cement for the top coat as well? Thanks.
Fantastic tutorial. On another note. Went to wildlife oases today saw your new potaroos mum and dad. ☺. They breed dik disk very well to if your after one. ☺
Dikdik would be cool, but we have other plans 😊
Thanks a lot for the great tutorial! The animals will surely love it. Is the technique suitable for outdoor use as well? Does it withstand rain and frost?
You’re welcome! Yes it’s cement so it is suitable for outdoors 😊
Zoo visitors: how did they get those big rocks in there? Zoo: hired a crane 🐤
Could i ask how much fiber you added to a mix please 😊
Just a pinch per load!
Hi, great video. Is the top cost the same mix as the scratch coat sand to cement ratios
@@ROB77-q4z yes it is, just don’t need the fibres!
This is probably the most useful video I've found after watching a *lot* of videos on making fake rock. Great job! Quick question - why plastic against the inner wall and not the one by the window?
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Hi there! CAN YOU TELL AIDEN I COULDN’T VIEW HIS INSTAGRAM OR WEBSITE JUST SHOWS LOCK AND NEEDS PASSWORD.