I hate to be the one to tell you, but you are absolutely an artist doing artist things. Artists have been observing and recreating the natural world forever.
Hey mate, love the slab.. was moulded/stamped or freehand? Embarking on my own project and watching as much videos as possible, would acrilic paint have been an option? Also using an acrilic add mix/plasticizer to the concrete mix to make it waterproof (im making outdoor rock waterfall) Then I apparently don't have to seal it..? Is this correct? If not, why shouldn't I go that route?
Thanks man appreciate it. We used foam as a base. Next we did a scratch coat like you do for rock, then we used a material called carve mix. It's designed for free hand concrete carving or stamping. I hand carved the sides and stamped the top. We used exterior flat acrylic latex paint diluted down 3 or 4 parts water to 1 part paint. You can dilute more with water for more of a colored wash. Hope that helps
Another option is to use iron oxide as a colorant. The oxide will not fade and the color palette is extensive, black, blue, red and yellow. it's in powder form and can be mixed with water to any consistency. It is often used as a colorant in concrete, clay and in ceramic glazes.
I've used these in overlay materials. Send me a link to what product you use would love to check it out. Ive used colorfast from a company called durramen.
@@bensconcretecreations Any ceramic/pottery supply in your area will have the iron oxides. My last purchase was from Sri Lanka (ebay) and took a while to ship but the price was agreeable. I use the oxides for ceramic glaze making, but sometimes experiment with them. They also make for great wood stains.
Oh.. "acrilic latex" ok, I didn't realise latex was an acrilic.. makes sense. Never heard of a 'carve mix', Hopefully we have something similar down here in Aus. i was going to use a 2 sand, 1 Portland mix with 25% of the water content replaced with an acrilic bonding agent, or plasticizer.. (i assume they're the same thing?) This is what i picked up watching Dave Henderson (an older dude on RUclips who nakes massive faux rock pools) thanks mate👊
I hate to be the one to tell you, but you are absolutely an artist doing artist things. Artists have been observing and recreating the natural world forever.
Looks just like rock Well done!
Very nice easy looking job sir thanks for sharing.
Have you tried a wire brush before especially brass as it is softer?
Beautiful
Hey mate, love the slab.. was moulded/stamped or freehand?
Embarking on my own project and watching as much videos as possible, would acrilic paint have been an option?
Also using an acrilic add mix/plasticizer to the concrete mix to make it waterproof (im making outdoor rock waterfall)
Then I apparently don't have to seal it..?
Is this correct? If not, why shouldn't I go that route?
Thanks man appreciate it. We used foam as a base. Next we did a scratch coat like you do for rock, then we used a material called carve mix. It's designed for free hand concrete carving or stamping. I hand carved the sides and stamped the top.
We used exterior flat acrylic latex paint diluted down 3 or 4 parts water to 1 part paint. You can dilute more with water for more of a colored wash. Hope that helps
Another option is to use iron oxide as a colorant. The oxide will not fade and the color palette is extensive, black, blue, red and yellow. it's in powder form and can be mixed with water to any consistency. It is often used as a colorant in concrete, clay and in ceramic glazes.
I've used these in overlay materials. Send me a link to what product you use would love to check it out. Ive used colorfast from a company called durramen.
@@bensconcretecreations Any ceramic/pottery supply in your area will have the iron oxides. My last purchase was from Sri Lanka (ebay) and took a while to ship but the price was agreeable. I use the oxides for ceramic glaze making, but sometimes experiment with them. They also make for great wood stains.
Oh.. "acrilic latex" ok,
I didn't realise latex was an acrilic.. makes sense.
Never heard of a 'carve mix',
Hopefully we have something similar down here in Aus.
i was going to use a 2 sand, 1 Portland mix with 25% of the water content replaced with an acrilic bonding agent, or plasticizer.. (i assume they're the same thing?)
This is what i picked up watching Dave Henderson (an older dude on RUclips who nakes massive faux rock pools)
thanks mate👊
Nice🤠
Thank you! 😊
Nicely done ❤️🇵🇰
Thank ya sir!
Would this work for an exterior application i.e. in the garden?
Yes, as long as you are using an exterior paint, and try to stick with flat or egg shell you'll be fine.
You could just use a sponge wet the sponge and dab the rock, keep picking up colours then spray sponge with water and repeat the dabbing! Nice job!❤
What kind of mortar are you using? You said it’s creamy and really easy to work with. BTW I’m in Atlanta!
This is a vertical carving mix by kingdom products. Great stuff!
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