Suggestion: FILL THE HOLLOW CORE with paper and it will support the wet cement mix. The expanded metal lath is all that's needed and is easily shaped to your liking. After it dries, the paper will easily pull out.
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. A lot of people suggest alternative measures and that’s great each one of us bring something to the table and usually we keep what’s good for us and we throw away that we don’t care for.
I came to this video because I was thinking it would be cool to build cement dinosaurs for my garden and for my children to play (kind like super scaled down cabazon) and wanted to see how to make the initial frame. I imagine you could use this fake rock method to make big fake dinosaur eggs but it doesn’t seem sturdy enough for a climbable structure, any suggestions/videos on building something that can support weight?
Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. Take a look at the Raptor I’m currently working on: ua-cam.com/users/shortsz28h7UlgT44?si=a9pRuCRPHXiSLOaK
Hey, I just found your channel GREAT JOB! im a pro as well, hey just a tip i found another type of mesh . 24"x100 foot long. for 100.00 its galvanized 1/8x1/8" square its easier to bend as well.. ;)
Tony, thanks for all the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. I try never to use steel reinforcements as they will rust out. The textile reinforcement both fiber, and the mesh I use will last forever.
Thanks for sharing all this, its been really helpfull. I was wondering, I'd like to make fake rocks for in my fish pond. Now I'm worried that the cement will eventually release chemicals into the water and that it will be harmful to my fish. Does the hydroseal ensure that the cement becomes completely inert, so I can use them in my pond without any issues?
I have been successfully building all kinds of environments/habitat for fish… obviously there are process/practices to safeguarding fish. As is the case with any endeavor, you have to do a little homework, and obtain understandings for optimum success. Thanks for watching.
You know, I do make a lot lighter mixes than this process and or formulation I used in the video. This was just a video to articulate rebar and techniques.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video. I’m on vacation this week, but you can always try me next 971-237-2957.
I’ve actually designed blinds before using our tree panel molds and also I did a rock version of it as well. Both were segmented for easy transport and easy to assemble and very durable lightweight. I did this about 10 years ago, but the project never came into fruition. It’s always been something I wanted to mass produce, as I believe there would be a huge potential. Thanks for watching my video.
Great video. My wife and I made an address rock for the front of our property. Our next concrete project will be trying to replicate a antique carriage mounting block.
Thank you very much… I’m glad to hear you’re having some success with your project. And the carriage blocks sounds like a fun little project. There’s so many applications to replicate things out of cement.
I wish you put under that metal frame some fiber optic stuff even a modified cheap fluffy 5able lamp to make that rock look like a kryptonite great vid happy to see rocks are still rolling
I’ve done that a number of times already over the years. Like anything in building you can make a structure hold a certain amount of weight without an issue again building the same way. I just built this rock but obviously there’d be a little more reinforcement and it might be a little thicker. Thanks for watching my video.
If you say so… I’ve spent my entire working life building diverse cement applications… I strongly recommend hydro sealing… Thanks for the feedback… I appreciate you watching my video
Sorry I didn’t mean to make it sound like it’s wrong. Im genuinely curious as I am trying to recreate what you are doing. What kind of effect happens if you don’t hydro seal? Does it crack?
@@fauxrock have you ever tested them in a wind tunnel? How do they handle at 120 to 140 mph? Seriously I saw that kind of wind for over 3 hours in hurricane Ian. We still have tilted and one sided trees and poles. How much does a manufactured rock cost? I know real landscape rocks cost a fortune. I figure I can haul close to $1000 worth just working one hour a day from the prices I was looking at. (Local hardware landscaping company) I'm not sure which is more work hauling rock or building one. If it's a good enough rock maybe mother nature and the hurricanes will not even notice and blow right past it.. The wind tunnel and an good aerodynamic design it what you need. Or just fill them with water..
The question should be how do I stop my Cement from being porous so that I don’t get water on my rebar mesh to stop it from rusting. If the metal rust it can do one of two things it can mineralize/volumize and split apart, the rock and the case of the rebar.. with regards to the expanded metal it just rusted out to where there’s nothing left. This is the main reason I like using textile reinforcement over steel reinforcement. I only produced this video with more traditional type of materials and processes because so many people love using the rebar and lath method. Thanks for watching my video.
@@fauxrock I guess you could add some sort of xypex crystalline waterproofer but then would probably still rust from humidity from the ground so yeah I agree, the fibre is the way forward
Well, thank you for the very kind feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video. I don’t know if I would use the word genius to describe me. I’m just the guy that likes to make rock and stone projects. I’ve been doing a little bit of time.
Hi.. I was in a box store buying rebar and saw pink fiberglass rebar. Have you used this for any of your projects? Any thoughts positive or negative would be appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for the positive feedback… I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video. The rocks on my wall were made the very same way that I made for the Rock wall in the video link below. Rock Bank built with dirt mud mixture ua-cam.com/video/tkbmSvev1Qw/v-deo.html
The way to the Rock should be enough to keep it from blowing away, but most always whenever I install rock in the landscape area I dig it in about an inch or two below the soil or Mulch or grass whatever it sitting in so that when can’t get up underneath it
That is something I paid for but GO Daddy has dropped the ball on… Im calling Monday to fix this. The funny thing is, if you look on a PC at my website, it comes in secure you look on a cell phone it shows it’s not being secured.???
I see you've answered the question about the expanded metal before. I'm so glad I found your channel! I've been wanting to make some kind of "stone" sculpture for our yard
I just set the expanded metal rock by the rock wall. All the rock for that wall were made like in the video link below. Rock Bank built with dirt mud mixture ua-cam.com/video/tkbmSvev1Qw/v-deo.html Keep in mind, there are a lot of different ways to make rock I teach on 12 different methods
Hydro sealer is a cement mixture we utilize to create a seal coat prior to stain the rock. We then apply a clear 100% acrylic sealer as the final seal coat protection.
Great to see various options to create the form of rock you are looking for. Well done. 🙂
Thank you very much for your positive comments… I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video
Go check out hindu guy carving concrete.
Buddy go visit hindu temples k see what they do with concrete you just playing with mud 😂😂
Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.
Suggestion: FILL THE HOLLOW CORE with paper and it will support the wet cement mix. The expanded metal lath is all that's needed and is easily shaped to your liking. After it dries, the paper will easily pull out.
Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. A lot of people suggest alternative measures and that’s great each one of us bring something to the table and usually we keep what’s good for us and we throw away that we don’t care for.
Not a good suggestion.
I came to this video because I was thinking it would be cool to build cement dinosaurs for my garden and for my children to play (kind like super scaled down cabazon) and wanted to see how to make the initial frame. I imagine you could use this fake rock method to make big fake dinosaur eggs but it doesn’t seem sturdy enough for a climbable structure, any suggestions/videos on building something that can support weight?
Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.
Take a look at the Raptor I’m currently working on:
ua-cam.com/users/shortsz28h7UlgT44?si=a9pRuCRPHXiSLOaK
Hey, I just found your channel GREAT JOB! im a pro as well, hey just a tip i found another type of mesh . 24"x100 foot long. for 100.00 its galvanized 1/8x1/8" square its easier to bend as well.. ;)
Tony, thanks for all the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.
I try never to use steel reinforcements as they will rust out. The textile reinforcement both fiber, and the mesh I use will last forever.
Thanks for sharing all this, its been really helpfull. I was wondering, I'd like to make fake rocks for in my fish pond. Now I'm worried that the cement will eventually release chemicals into the water and that it will be harmful to my fish. Does the hydroseal ensure that the cement becomes completely inert, so I can use them in my pond without any issues?
I have been successfully building all kinds of environments/habitat for fish… obviously there are process/practices to safeguarding fish. As is the case with any endeavor, you have to do a little homework, and obtain understandings for optimum success. Thanks for watching.
Getting heavy
You know, I do make a lot lighter mixes than this process and or formulation I used in the video. This was just a video to articulate rebar and techniques.
Have a project that I'm gonna try to do and would love to talk if you're willing. Love love love your work!!
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video. I’m on vacation this week, but you can always try me next 971-237-2957.
I want to make a hunting blind with 5' x 7' x 6.6' height , inside measurement . must be portable . Your Take . ?
I’ve actually designed blinds before using our tree panel molds and also I did a rock version of it as well. Both were segmented for easy transport and easy to assemble and very durable lightweight. I did this about 10 years ago, but the project never came into fruition. It’s always been something I wanted to mass produce, as I believe there would be a huge potential. Thanks for watching my video.
Great video. My wife and I made an address rock for the front of our property. Our next concrete project will be trying to replicate a antique carriage mounting block.
Thank you very much… I’m glad to hear you’re having some success with your project. And the carriage blocks sounds like a fun little project. There’s so many applications to replicate things out of cement.
I wish you put under that metal frame some fiber optic stuff even a modified cheap fluffy 5able lamp to make that rock look like a kryptonite great vid happy to see rocks are still rolling
Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.
Looks great but I was wondering what can I do to make a rock to display a jeep flexing on it ?
I’ve done that a number of times already over the years. Like anything in building you can make a structure hold a certain amount of weight without an issue again building the same way. I just built this rock but obviously there’d be a little more reinforcement and it might be a little thicker. Thanks for watching my video.
Is it better with cement or mortar? I've seen people do it both ways but not sure which is better long term?
Mortar works best, but that are many mixtures that can be used to make rock. Thanks for watching.
What's the point of hydrosealing? Isn't cement/concrete waterproof as it is?
If you say so… I’ve spent my entire working life building diverse cement applications… I strongly recommend hydro sealing…
Thanks for the feedback… I appreciate you watching my video
Sorry I didn’t mean to make it sound like it’s wrong. Im genuinely curious as I am trying to recreate what you are doing.
What kind of effect happens if you don’t hydro seal? Does it crack?
No worries it’s all good… cement can degrade over time, if not properly applied and sealed
Instead of the bobby pins, I was wondering whether cable ties would also do the job?
Yes that would work. I’m up for anything. That’s quick easy and inexpensive.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)
You’re very welcome… I appreciate you watching my video.
How could we go about making a solid version that weighs alot?
I got a place where I can get all the rock I want. I think I got about 40 or 50 tons so far. I did find one rock that floats in water.
That sounds great. Thanks for watching my video.
I have several techniques that I call solid fill construction. There are many applications where we do want a heavy rock.
@@fauxrock any videos on that? Thanks
@@fauxrock have you ever tested them in a wind tunnel? How do they handle at 120 to 140 mph? Seriously I saw that kind of wind for over 3 hours in hurricane Ian. We still have tilted and one sided trees and poles. How much does a manufactured rock cost? I know real landscape rocks cost a fortune. I figure I can haul close to $1000 worth just working one hour a day from the prices I was looking at. (Local hardware landscaping company)
I'm not sure which is more work hauling rock or building one.
If it's a good enough rock maybe mother nature and the hurricanes will not even notice and blow right past it..
The wind tunnel and an good aerodynamic design it what you need.
Or just fill them with water..
Love this! Thank you so much for filming and uploading
Well, thank you for providing such such positive positive feedback and taking the time to watch my video.
You ever see that great stuff foam in a can? Polyester insulation foam? Gorilla glue?
Welome to the the 21st century. 😊
I think I’ve done that a few times you might want to check out some more of my videos. Thanks for watching.
What happens when the rebar and mesh rust?
The question should be how do I stop my Cement from being porous so that I don’t get water on my rebar mesh to stop it from rusting. If the metal rust it can do one of two things it can mineralize/volumize and split apart, the rock and the case of the rebar.. with regards to the expanded metal it just rusted out to where there’s nothing left. This is the main reason I like using textile reinforcement over steel reinforcement. I only produced this video with more traditional type of materials and processes because so many people love using the rebar and lath method. Thanks for watching my video.
@@fauxrock I guess you could add some sort of xypex crystalline waterproofer but then would probably still rust from humidity from the ground so yeah I agree, the fibre is the way forward
What is styrophoam mudd?
Take a look at several of the videos where I cover Styrofoam mixes
this guy is a GENIUS
Well, thank you for the very kind feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
I don’t know if I would use the word genius to describe me. I’m just the guy that likes to make rock and stone projects. I’ve been doing a little bit of time.
Hi.. I was in a box store buying rebar and saw pink fiberglass rebar. Have you used this for any of your projects? Any thoughts positive or negative would be appreciated. Thanks
Yes I have used the pink re-bar recently and it’s a good product with no downside
Do you ever freestyle with sculpture "carved" out of the stone? You are wetting my appetite for sculpture again.
Yes at times. Each item you made sometimes require different techniques to create.
Will this construction type stand up to people sitting or standing on?
Yes… we build these rocks with all kinds of design loads. They are very strong. Thanks for watching my video.
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Thank you so much
Thanks for the positive feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.
These are awesome!
Is that whole wall nothing but rocks you've made?
Thanks for the positive feedback… I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
The rocks on my wall were made the very same way that I made for the Rock wall in the video link below.
Rock Bank built with dirt mud mixture
ua-cam.com/video/tkbmSvev1Qw/v-deo.html
What would you have preferred to use instead of the expanded metal?
I like using the mesh, which is made with a poly propylene instead of using the expanded metal.
Also do you have suggestions for attaching these to the ground so they don't blow away or is there weight sufficient?
The way to the Rock should be enough to keep it from blowing away, but most always whenever I install rock in the landscape area I dig it in about an inch or two below the soil or Mulch or grass whatever it sitting in so that when can’t get up underneath it
Url not secure?
That is something I paid for but GO Daddy has dropped the ball on… Im calling Monday to fix this.
The funny thing is, if you look on a PC at my website, it comes in secure you look on a cell phone it shows it’s not being secured.???
Are those all faux rocks in the wall at the end? They look great! What process do you usually use if you don't always use the expanded metal sheath?
I see you've answered the question about the expanded metal before. I'm so glad I found your channel! I've been wanting to make some kind of "stone" sculpture for our yard
I just set the expanded metal rock by the rock wall. All the rock for that wall were made like in the video link below.
Rock Bank built with dirt mud mixture
ua-cam.com/video/tkbmSvev1Qw/v-deo.html
Keep in mind, there are a lot of different ways to make rock I teach on 12 different methods
Well thanks for your kind comments. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and I hope it gets you going where you need to go.
Good morning, great project. Thank you for a rock solid video! Have a fun week!
Thanks again… isn’t cement fun?
@@fauxrock YEP!
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What does the hydrocele for .
Hydro sealer is a cement mixture we utilize to create a seal coat prior to stain the rock. We then apply a clear 100% acrylic sealer as the final seal coat protection.
Nice.. Thanks
Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watch my video.