You have a gift for teaching. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. We are preparing for some little goats and I'm trying to figure out their play area.
Just came across your videos and had a all day marathon , I’m doing a log cabin style home and needed to do some sort of river rock foundation look . It a couple feet off the ground . And then I saw the rocks and the panels . I’m a contractor of 25 years just retired , I’ve got your number now so I’m hoping your videos are as much help as I’m hoping . There still Ava I’m hoping ? And let’s have part 2 of this lol . 👍
These are serious faux rock techniques! I think I've watched them all. I'm looking to replicate 20 or 25 armour stones to be used decoratively to line my property on the roadside lot with cedars (where I can't have a fence - thx hoa) .... so I can't get 25 x 3 foot boxes or styrofoam, so thinking maybe hardware cloth form/ cement. And colouring just the top skim layer as to dye it all would be unnecessary. you've obviously been doing this for a while (!) and have tried everything under the sun! so many choices. Appreciate your knowledge and skill, and most of all the sharing. Wow impressive.. ( I still can't find a pool brush though, maybe its called something else.... my specks are surely to suffer. )
Thanks for the positive feedback and I really appreciate you watching my videos. Here’s a link for the dash (splatter) brush… www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=stucco+dadh+brush&client=safari&hl=en&biw=428&bih=737&tbs=vw:l&prds=num:1,of:1,eto:15458200354956337692_0,prmr:1,pid:15458200354956337692,cs:1
I'm curious, do you think you could replace the rebar with field fencing? Looking to do some big rocks on my property for my goats to play on and I have plenty of field fence on hand. Great video by the way!!
So funny this popped into my recommended, since at my new job I do exactly this sometimes. When it rains it pours--doing a big project we might be tying lathe for weeks on end--ouch! Our artificial trees are painted steel pipe and #3 bar, and we actually tie the lathe on underneath the bar. I'd recommend going to a smaller wire gauge for tying that smaller expanded lathe--that bit doesn't have to be strong. Once the concrete sets, the rebar and lathe are doing all the work. We use stainless lockwire so it doesn't rust between fabrication and structure coat. With that lighter gauge wire, a hook nose plier, and ironworker's pliers you can really work efficiently. I won't even make the bobby pins, just run the spool of wire from my belt like a rodbuster. It's also easy to bend the wire tie back once you twist it, so no holes poked in your concrete artisan ;)
I'm a total beginner, but I think zip ties should also work for binding the rebar ? Would love to know. I definitely want to try your methods. I love the Styrofoam option. You can sculpt a little before you start with the cement. This looks like so much fun. I'm going to try this.
I see your always working from a 5 gallon bucket - Do you use a mixer & then fill your bucket because I have a 4 cubic foot 3/4 hp. electric mixer that I thought would be the way to go. Plus I too old to be hand mixing all that mud. I have learned so much from watching your video's - thank you for sharing!
Hi there FauxRockTraining, I love your videos they are very nice! I would like to use 5 seconds of this video to illustrate ferrocement for a charity project to show folk how to build school lcd screens into ferrocement by reusing used notebooks. Would that be ok? Thanks! Antony
Oh, thanks for the positive feedback and I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video. Well, that’s great that you could share the video and perhaps expose other people to the process.
Heh boss. Thanks for the video. My only concern/ question is there anyway to strengthen the item from the inside? In other words, if you were going to place this by a pool/etc., should one consider adding aggregate, cinderblocks., etc to the inside of structure to give it some type of internal strength to prevent future cracking/ rusting, etc.. it just seems putting a coat of mortar over a lath and even painting and sealing it won't last in you normal everyday outside elements. Building a shell with no internal strength or "backing" just doesn't seem stable to me. I'm inthe middle of a pool waterfall rebuild and the installer basically took laths,, rebar, and shot Creted it. Now, 14 yesrs later, the cracks are there snd after removing some large pieces, the cavities that exist are bssically forcing me completely tear up certsin psrts. If the cavities were filled with aggregate, Blocks, etc., the crscks might hsve not come because the filling of the cavities acts as a support wall more or less. Also, if cracks did develop with internal support, then atleast it would be less remodeling since the internal structure is solid and adding lath,etc., would be easy. Whats your thoughts??
I have made hundreds of large and small water, features and pool jobs and never had any issues. I can’t speak to your project but if it’s done right, he can last forever.
Thank you for allll of these!! Quick question and I’m in no rush, but is the mud waterproof? Been wanting to design a small reservoir for a water feature for this cave project in the next couple of months!
I guess im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
@@jazielpaxton3058 Did you forget the password? You should type your email or Instagram username into the login part and then click ‘I forgot my password’ and it will send a login or password change option to your email. You’ll click the link in the email and it’ll send you to the Instagram website where you’ll create a new password.
@Oscar Davis I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Soak old bedsheet linen into a mortar slurry, (add 1 cup of wood glue), and apply over the wire. Smaller pieces make it easier to flow over bends. Lighter weight, less cement and faster. You can also use chicken wire instead of the heavier more expensive stucco wire...
Two to one is stronger than three to one. The only problem is, it can dry very quickly and heat crack. There are many performance enhancements that one can add to a formulation and process fiber is one of them, so yes, I’m a big fan.
@@fauxrock yes, you said at one point in the video that when its coated on the outside and have some mud on the inside was the perfect scenario. You even picked it up and showed the camera. The wire wasn't covered. I've never done this but I plan to, so thats why I'm asking.
I have watched so many of your videos and your work is amazing! I am looking at doing a waterfall/ pond in my backyard and think I need to make some rock panels to build the large rocks fir the falls. Is there a place I can purchase the molds to make the rock panels from? I don’t have a close place in the woods to make my own rubber molds. Thanks 🤩
Thanks for your enthusiasm, but I’m currently fully staffed. You’ll find direction by applying time and effort toward learning of the wide world of synthetic rock construction.
It’s expensive in some circumstances it doesn’t last that long and there are other easier implemented methods to reinforcing cementitious creations. And it cuts the crap out of you when you’re working with it.
@@fauxrock Hehe, the subtitles said, "The expanded metal is going to be the reinforcement for this frog." It's pretty good fun a lot of the time. 😀 I have reduced hearing and tinnitus, so the subs come in handy.
This is the best how to video ! Really detailed and clear about the material needed and how to use it. Thank you! I am ready to make my faux rock!
Thanks for the positive feedback I appreciate you watching my videos
You have a gift for teaching. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. We are preparing for some little goats and I'm trying to figure out their play area.
Sounds like fun... thanks for the feedback and watching my videos
i am glad that i found your videos and I appreciate u are taking the time to really teach all of us how it is done...thank you.
Thanks for the positive feedback… I appreciate you watching my video.
Me too !!
Just came across your videos and had a all day marathon , I’m doing a log cabin style home and needed to do some sort of river rock foundation look . It a couple feet off the ground . And then I saw the rocks and the panels . I’m a contractor of 25 years just retired , I’ve got your number now so I’m hoping your videos are as much help as I’m hoping . There still Ava I’m hoping ? And let’s have part 2 of this lol . 👍
Glad to be of service... Thanks for watching. I’ll post part 2 next week
I've done the same it's very educational and fun
you are a REAL artist, my friend
You’re too kind thanks for your positive feedback
Thank for sharing your graft with us. You've perfected the process.
Thanks for the feedback... I appreciate you watching my videos.
That experience is priceless 👌
Thanks for the feedback... I appreciate you watching my videos
Thank you for sharing your knowledge it is very much appreciated!!
Well thank you Sergio I appreciate your positive feedback on the time it took, and watching my video.
I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for part 2!
Coming next week... Thanks for watching
These are serious faux rock techniques! I think I've watched them all. I'm looking to replicate 20 or 25 armour stones to be used decoratively to line my property on the roadside lot with cedars (where I can't have a fence - thx hoa) .... so I can't get 25 x 3 foot boxes or styrofoam, so thinking maybe hardware cloth form/ cement. And colouring just the top skim layer as to dye it all would be unnecessary. you've obviously been doing this for a while (!) and have tried everything under the sun! so many choices. Appreciate your knowledge and skill, and most of all the sharing. Wow impressive..
( I still can't find a pool brush though, maybe its called something else.... my specks are surely to suffer. )
Thanks for the positive feedback and I really appreciate you watching my videos.
Here’s a link for the dash (splatter) brush…
www.google.com/shopping/product/1?q=stucco+dadh+brush&client=safari&hl=en&biw=428&bih=737&tbs=vw:l&prds=num:1,of:1,eto:15458200354956337692_0,prmr:1,pid:15458200354956337692,cs:1
Pretty awesome man!
Thanks for the positive feedback I appreciate you watching my videos
I'm curious, do you think you could replace the rebar with field fencing? Looking to do some big rocks on my property for my goats to play on and I have plenty of field fence on hand. Great video by the way!!
Yes your fencing could be used with no problem
So funny this popped into my recommended, since at my new job I do exactly this sometimes. When it rains it pours--doing a big project we might be tying lathe for weeks on end--ouch! Our artificial trees are painted steel pipe and #3 bar, and we actually tie the lathe on underneath the bar. I'd recommend going to a smaller wire gauge for tying that smaller expanded lathe--that bit doesn't have to be strong. Once the concrete sets, the rebar and lathe are doing all the work. We use stainless lockwire so it doesn't rust between fabrication and structure coat. With that lighter gauge wire, a hook nose plier, and ironworker's pliers you can really work efficiently. I won't even make the bobby pins, just run the spool of wire from my belt like a rodbuster. It's also easy to bend the wire tie back once you twist it, so no holes poked in your concrete artisan ;)
That’s awesome…I find there’s many way to tackle a project.
I'm a total beginner, but I think zip ties should also work for binding the rebar ? Would love to know. I definitely want to try your methods. I love the Styrofoam option. You can sculpt a little before you start with the cement. This looks like so much fun. I'm going to try this.
Yes, zip ties will work very well as well as bailing wire. Go forth, and have fun in the wide realm of synthetic Rock construction
I love this. Can kids play on something like this
Yes Craig… Even is big kids can luau on them…👌
I see your always working from a 5 gallon bucket - Do you use a mixer & then fill your bucket because I have a 4 cubic foot 3/4 hp. electric mixer that I thought would be the way to go. Plus I too old to be hand mixing all that mud. I have learned so much from watching your video's - thank you for sharing!
For theses videos I mixed in a five gallon bucket, but you can utilize a bigger mixer just the same... thanks for watching my videos
I love this guy
Thanks for the positive feedback I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video
@@fauxrock
Your welcome sir
I'm going to subscribe as well.. You're the best
Again, I want to thank you it’s a privilege to serve people such as yourself
Hi there FauxRockTraining, I love your videos they are very nice! I would like to use 5 seconds of this video to illustrate ferrocement for a charity project to show folk how to build school lcd screens into ferrocement by reusing used notebooks. Would that be ok? Thanks! Antony
Oh, thanks for the positive feedback and I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video. Well, that’s great that you could share the video and perhaps expose other people to the process.
Heh boss. Thanks for the video. My only concern/ question is there anyway to strengthen the item from the inside? In other words, if you were going to place this by a pool/etc., should one consider adding aggregate, cinderblocks., etc to the inside of structure to give it some type of internal strength to prevent future cracking/ rusting, etc.. it just seems putting a coat of mortar over a lath and even painting and sealing it won't last in you normal everyday outside elements. Building a shell with no internal strength or "backing" just doesn't seem stable to me. I'm inthe middle of a pool waterfall rebuild and the installer basically took laths,, rebar, and shot Creted it. Now, 14 yesrs later, the cracks are there snd after removing some large pieces, the cavities that exist are bssically forcing me completely tear up certsin psrts. If the cavities were filled with aggregate, Blocks, etc., the crscks might hsve not come because the filling of the cavities acts as a support wall more or less. Also, if cracks did develop with internal support, then atleast it would be less remodeling since the internal structure is solid and adding lath,etc., would be easy. Whats your thoughts??
I have made hundreds of large and small water, features and pool jobs and never had any issues. I can’t speak to your project but if it’s done right, he can last forever.
Thank you for allll of these!! Quick question and I’m in no rush, but is the mud waterproof? Been wanting to design a small reservoir for a water feature for this cave project in the next couple of months!
Cement mixtures need to be seal to gain watertight integrity.
I guess im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
@@jazielpaxton3058 Did you forget the password? You should type your email or Instagram username into the login part and then click ‘I forgot my password’ and it will send a login or password change option to your email. You’ll click the link in the email and it’ll send you to the Instagram website where you’ll create a new password.
@Oscar Davis I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Oscar Davis it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out !
Hi - Thank you for the information. How will these rocks hold up overtime in the weather outside?
Great… we’ve made rocks this way for over forty year. Thanks for watching my videos
Soak old bedsheet linen into a mortar slurry, (add 1 cup of wood glue), and apply over the wire. Smaller pieces make it easier to flow over bends. Lighter weight, less cement and faster. You can also use chicken wire instead of the heavier more expensive stucco wire...
There is always different ways to make all kinds of creative ideas. “To each his own”…
maybe one day u can teach us how to make a mold from resin...that will be awesome..
👍👌👍I have several molding videos…
@@fauxrock yes, I found some last night thank your for answering my questions.
Very interesting. I am looking for projects that look heavy but aren't your sessions are auite helpful. T.Y.
Quite
I’m glad to be of help for you. Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate your watching my video
How strong are these? Can I jump on them and over them with my dirt bike?
Yes… no problem
@@fauxrock cool how thick should I go with the concrete, how many layers?
That depends on the dimensions of your rock, as the larger the rock the more structure is needy
What is the best ratio sand+cement ?
1- cement to 3- sands is a good mix… that’s what I used in this video, which was a premix mortar from Lowe’s
Thanks, i'm starting work on a project, going to do some testing, I was thinking 2:1, I'll try 3:1 first, do you ever use fiber glass reinforcement?
Two to one is stronger than three to one. The only problem is, it can dry very quickly and heat crack. There are many performance enhancements that one can add to a formulation and process fiber is one of them, so yes, I’m a big fan.
Is that regular brick mortar that you're using?
For this particular video I did use a contractor grade premixed mortar that I bought from Lowe’s
What do you use as the final coating to make it water proof?
After staining the rock I use a clear 100% acrylic sealer that is carried in his xylene base solvent.
@@fauxrock is that available at home depot?
No… You normally find that at contractor type of stores like masonry stores .
I'm so glad I found your channel!! I'm hoping to make one to cover my well pump. ☮️💞🙏🏼
Glad to have you… I appreciate you watching my videos
Can you stand on it after it's done?
Yes... they are very much strong enough to stand on.
Thanks for watching my videos
Wont the rebar or wire rust if you dont cover it completely?
Yes it will rust... Did you think that I didn’t completely cove it?
@@fauxrock yes, you said at one point in the video that when its coated on the outside and have some mud on the inside was the perfect scenario. You even picked it up and showed the camera. The wire wasn't covered. I've never done this but I plan to, so thats why I'm asking.
If you can mud the inside that’s always a plus, but most time you can’t...
@@fauxrock ok thanks
About how heavy is this rock?
About 60 lbs... Thanks for watching my videos
Do you have a video of it complete??
Yes the completion of the rock is on the upcoming part2 video that I’ll be posting in 2 weeks
I have watched so many of your videos and your work is amazing! I am looking at doing a waterfall/ pond in my backyard and think I need to make some rock panels to build the large rocks fir the falls. Is there a place I can purchase the molds to make the rock panels from? I don’t have a close place in the woods to make my own rubber molds. Thanks 🤩
Yes.... Email me or call...
Info@fauxrocktraining.com
971-237-2957
I want to work for you and learn your craft
Thanks for your enthusiasm, but I’m currently fully staffed. You’ll find direction by applying time and effort toward learning of the wide world of synthetic rock construction.
why aren't you "always crazy" about extended metal?
It’s expensive in some circumstances it doesn’t last that long and there are other easier implemented methods to reinforcing cementitious creations. And it cuts the crap out of you when you’re working with it.
I’m praying zip ties will do the same job??
Yes zip ties will work for attaching the expanded metal to the rebar… thanks for watching my videos.
🤭 Did you say frog? 😅
No I don’t think so...lol
Thanks for watching my videos
@@fauxrock Hehe, the subtitles said, "The expanded metal is going to be the reinforcement for this frog." It's pretty good fun a lot of the time. 😀 I have reduced hearing and tinnitus, so the subs come in handy.
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