Hi Laura, you are correct. Portland cement mixed with other ingredients in correct ratio will help make a study product. Two issues come to mind when it comes to flimsy tufa. firstly, only enough water should be added to the mixture for thick gravy consistency. Since the COTTON towel is wet when added to the mixture, it will dilute the tufa mix. Also, depending on where you live, humidity does play a part in how long a product takes to dry. Generally, the more humid an area, the less water is needed to allow for a "slow" cure. Finished basement? keeping the item moist by misting/covering with plastic to control drying. Hope this helps.
Thank you for replying. Its not a finished basement. Ive tried to use less water but it wont stay on the material. Im having a hard time trying to figure this process out..lol. I thought it was going to be easy but dang it Im having a hard time. Some of the concrete on the pots that are dry is flaking off. But I will keep trying.
Hello..I have a question. Ive been trying to do the draped hypertufa pots. But mine are really flimsy or are not drying. What could I be doing wrong? I do them in my basement. Im wondering if its to damp in there? I do believe Im mixing the right amount of the ingredients. I am using Portland cement. Any tips would be helpful. Thank you.
Draped hypertufa workshop is a two part program. Material fee covers container gardening practices, tufa instruction, Master Gardener assistance, towels, tufa mix, glove, molds to support your design, plants and potting media. After the second week, you will have created a planted draped hypertufa. Material fee is $15 for gallon sized pot. Check back for next 'tufa workshop at UF/IFAS Extension Levy County.
Hi Laura, you are correct. Portland cement mixed with other ingredients in correct ratio will help make a study product. Two issues come to mind when it comes to flimsy tufa. firstly, only enough water should be added to the mixture for thick gravy consistency. Since the COTTON towel is wet when added to the mixture, it will dilute the tufa mix. Also, depending on where you live, humidity does play a part in how long a product takes to dry. Generally, the more humid an area, the less water is needed to allow for a "slow" cure. Finished basement? keeping the item moist by misting/covering with plastic to control drying. Hope this helps.
Thank you for replying. Its not a finished basement. Ive tried to use less water but it wont stay on the material. Im having a hard time trying to figure this process out..lol. I thought it was going to be easy but dang it Im having a hard time. Some of the concrete on the pots that are dry is flaking off. But I will keep trying.
Hello..I have a question. Ive been trying to do the draped hypertufa pots. But mine are really flimsy or are not drying. What could I be doing wrong? I do them in my basement. Im wondering if its to damp in there? I do believe Im mixing the right amount of the ingredients. I am using Portland cement. Any tips would be helpful. Thank you.
Draped hypertufa workshop is a two part program. Material fee covers container gardening practices, tufa instruction, Master Gardener assistance, towels, tufa mix, glove, molds to support your design, plants and potting media. After the second week, you will have created a planted draped hypertufa. Material fee is $15 for gallon sized pot. Check back for next 'tufa workshop at UF/IFAS Extension Levy County.
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