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Just binge-watching your channel, as I am about to build a mini-golf in Cambodia and you have given me some great ideas.
Thanks
Glad to be of service.... thanks for watching my videos
I really appreciate the competence reflected in the designs of these systems and processes.
Thanks for your kind words… I appreciate you watching my videos
Wait a second, are you using foam for aggregate? Little foam beads for aggregate? How is the strength? My mind is blown. How did you ever come up with such a thing? Please don't misunderstand me, I kinda think its brilliant. I'm a girly girl and I don't do cement but honestly your tempting me to come play in the mud with you guys. For some odd reason I really try want to try this.
Yes foam beads are the aggregate of these formulations or mixtures. Give it a try... you might like it.
@@fauxrock I just might! Merry Christmas!
Nothing new, the Russians are light years ahead in this field.
I'd suggest to search in Russian, use Google translate.
Good luck.
Yes it's strong but is used only for non structural purposes. For example a separation wall. Industries are producing these stuff worldwide in huge quantities. It is easier to make than aerated Crete blocks. It's waterproof, floats, good weather insulation specially in hot countries. Styrofoam is the key material to build boat fridges and cold rooms. It keeps everything cold for more than 12 hours with using electricity.
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Polystyrene beads and cement, are you using sand. Is that it, just these two above ingredients plus water.
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Greetings and congratulations on the excellent video. I'm from Brazil and would like some information. In relation to the powder added to the cement. What is your role? Is it hydrated lime or plaster? Grateful for the attention.
Thank you very much for the positive feedback… I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
I’m not sure I’m following your question on my ingredients that I add to Cement as there are so many that we utilize for different performance characteristic enhancements . I believe that in this video I just use a normal ass type masonry cement. Yes, it does have the hydrated lime in it.
@@fauxrock Thank you for the clarification.
Love the idea of regrinds!
Thanks for the positive feedback… I appreciate you watching my video and yes, the the regrind sure has its place.
Looks like an efficient mixing setup. We have tons of regrind styrofoam for sale in South Florida. Makes for a pretty solid and light weight concrete mix just like you described.
Give me a call... I have two projects that are in AL which I need foam. 971-237-2957
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U my sir are a genius,this video has peaked my fascination
Well I’m glad to be of service… thanks for watching my videos
Thanks for the info. I am building dog houses and chicken coops for off grid experiment and this looks like the cheapest and best way to go. Do you agree? OF COURSE I SUBSCRIBED…of course! Okay I looked over other videos but can I use this as a small water tight pond? And the expanding foam in a can can be added for better r value correct? You seem to be the most knowledgeable source on UA-cam.
Give me a call to discuss your project… I need a little more info to give you a sound answer
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@@fauxrock dental work. Can’t speak. Will check back soon. Thanks, plenty of lead time on these projects.
Understand…
Ty for the informative video, sir
Greetings from Iran❤
Thanks for the positive feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
Very impressive system!
Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my videos
i saw someone who made his house out of this material. its sturdy like stucco and especially so with rebar holding it up.
Thanks for the feedback…I appreciate you watching my video
hello friend, im getting ready to build my parents a home in mexico and im set on using the shredded styrofoam, do you have any formulas i can try??? thanks
Well, I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video, but I would look at another video. I put up telling you why I wouldn’t build a house with Foam mixes. I don’t know if I could sleep at night telling you a formula to mix to make a house, but nevertheless, I typically use three parts of ground Styrofoam to one part of Portland cement Type S
@@fauxrockwow thank very much for taking your time to reply. I will be checking out your video. And Thanks for that formula, it will make a great base. I’ll be substituting water with aircrete(foaming agent).
For the house I plan to use rebar and hog wire for the structure. Pour the mold. That will be for the soft inside and then making a hard shell on the outside with chicken wire and fiber cloth and a slurry. I’m thinking of adding the paint in this formula to give it more strength and bonding power.
@HospitalityKings awesome… We only learned when we try something different than we’ve done before. Thanks for watching my video.
Mark a line on the barrels and you won’t have to measure the beads with the bucket.
Thanks for your feedback… I really appreciate you watching my video. Measuring with the line on the barrel is not as accurate as using the 5 gallon bucket measurement in my opinion.
Great insight into possibilities for our aircrete projects. will be in touch via e-mail. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to be of service thanks for your positive feedback and watching my videos
@@fauxrock I'm preparing an email with comments and some questions. Saludos from Guatemala
Thanks I’ll keep an eye out for the email
Love your videos & ideas. I want to build a 4' x 5' bridge for my quad, but want to make my own stone blocks for this. Would you mind sharing the best mix ratios (foam : portland : lyme : water) for this application? Thanks so much!
Thanks for your kind feedback. I do appreciate you watching my video….
It’s probably best to just give me a call to discuss your project
Jim, 971-237-2957
I wanted to ask what your mix is .... or where I can buy the foam regrind ,coz I see you've only answered it 980 times already. Kudos to you on your technique and your patience.
Thanks Lynn… I figure that most people don’t read the comments. When I’m looking at UA-cam videos I never look at the comments, so I understand and answer their question.
For the Polystyrene Beads, do you have any idea about the specific gravity/relative density of what those are? Trying to make a concrete mix, and seem to be having trouble with determining this value.
I don’t know that info as it is not a variable that I needed to consider for my applications.
I was hoping to see the actual ratios of aggregates here. I want to make skirting panels for my house which is on tubes. If i wanted to make 2x8x8" forms that wanted to prioritize insulation, and without airfoam, how much Portland cement and how much lime would go into each one?
The mix ratio is as follows: 1part Cement, the three parts ground, Styrofoam. Thanks for watching.
Good luck trying to get any real R-value out of that mix. You might wanna watch one of my other videos on Styrofoam.
Portland cement would be three parts to one part of the line. At that point you have the cement that you would mix one part to three parts of ground foam
@fauxrock i guess i don't really know who to believe on that. There is an absurd amount of conflicting information on the matter on UA-cam, compete with all their testings and findings, etc. Lots of people in other countries seem to be building with it and appear happy with its performance. It could very well be that ABC building and other UA-cam styrocrete gurus are either deluding themselves and/or misinforming their viewers...i don't really know.
Have you added fiber/mesh to it for strength? I'm looking for diy ..mixers and application equipment ideas
I never had added mesh to the foam cement, but it would make it stronger...
So basically, 15 gallons of foam, 4 gallons of Portland and 1 gallon of lye ?
Yes that sounds about right but keep in mind mixtures can be made for different performance characteristics
Is it lime or lye that you add? I see a comment asking about lye, but I here in the video you saying lime
How much styrofoam beads are in the big bags or little ones. Weight wise that is.
We use a volume measuring process. Not sure of the weight.
It seems there's a bonding material added like latex sbr so cement mixture can stick to styrofoam beads strongly making them more waterproof.
Even if you applied some bonding agent additive or any attitude frankly you would still have the problem of the Styrofoam itself being very porous and therefore you would have porosity where and you would not have waterproof material… Just saying
Thanks for your feedback and I do appreciate you watch my video
@@fauxrock thanks, but what makes styrofoam beads stick to cement strongly without the point of waterproofing? Is it a bonding additives ?
Cement paste all by itself will bond to the Styrofoam beads adding an admixture like a glue will also enhance that but yet you still have porosity in the Styrofoam which creates veins of traffic for water to permeate through the matrix of the mix
Great video and info. By the way I am one of your new students.
Where would the Acro 60 fit into this process?
Yes I recognize you by your username… there are many ingredients and or materials that we can utilize in obtaining many performance characteristics. Give me a call to discuss
Thanks for the interesting footage :) Greetings from Poland :)
Hey thanks for reaching out with positive feedback and I love the fact that you’re from Poland I don’t think I’ve ever had anybody from your country comment thus far... Keep rockin
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what's your ratio for cement and styrofoam?
Our formulations will vary depending on the application that we serve and or budgetary constraints. The formulations can be as little as 1 part Cement to one part Styrofoam and as much as 10 parts Styrofoam to one part cement
@@fauxrock no lime?
Yes I use lime one part of lime to three part of Portland cement makes the cement that I use to put three parts of foam to
Thank you Jim, 1 kg lime, 3kg cement and 9 kg foam to insulate a shipping container?
Cool…
@@fauxrock Thank you, what is your take on the lime?
And what thickness?
The lime is used to make the mixture more sticky so that the Styrofoam bowls or beads will stay together as a matrix with the Portland cement
@@fauxrock Thank you once again, what thickness would you make the insulation on the shipping container please?
This video is so good..can you tell me the mixture for making concrete for floor panel and wall?thanks
I used different ratios of cement to foam... anywhere from one part cement to one part of foam all the way up to one part cement to ten parts of foam.
Generally I will mix one part cement to three parts of foam for most projects.
Thanks for watching...
Is the mixture by weight or volume
I prefer a volume mixture, but it can be accomplished by weight
Looks great, very impressive system you have! have you tried haydite, it's also a light weight rock?
Thanks for the positive feedback I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video…
I’ve never run across Haydite I’ll have to look it up. I’ve used vermiculite and perlite which are naturally mind lightweight aggregate but there’s all kinds of things you can use the lighten up Cement.
Awesome set-up, to facilitate the mixture process.
But, you really need to work on your speed some.
There’s always room for improvement...Thanks for watching my videos
U sell these?, would be helpful more info in the description.
No I don’t sell them. All the info that is needed is in the video. 3 part foam to 1 part cement
You’re awesome Jim!!!!
Well thank you very much… I appreciate you taking your time both to leave a nice positive comment and the time you took in watching my videos.
Can I ask what machine did you use in pulverizing the styrofoam? thankyou
I just use the wood chipper that I got from Sears the small wood chipper for you know for firewood type of thing for branches
Thanks man, really appreciated. 🌎
How much time need to cure when mixing concrete with stayrfoam?
Does it faster than the usual concrete?
The mixture requires the same amount of time to cure is any other Cement
I'm wanting to do a 1600 ft² slab on grade using polystyrene concrete. I can't find the formula for my concrete company. Can you provide specific mix ratio for a 10 yard pour?
Not sure I would go down that road… a slab with polystyrene mix. That’s very weak and not strong at all. What do you plan to do with the slab?
Question' how do you keep the styrofoam from floating during vibration?
By keeping the liquid lower in the mixture. The more liquid the more the phone will rise.
I have alot if big blocks of styrofoam, it it possible to make a garage floor if so what do I need to mix it with
I’m not sure I understand what you’re trying to accomplish.
Is it possible to build a small cabin with this? Like 30m2 building? Or would it be too weak and toxic for construction??
Yes it’s possible.... many people have Utilized Styrofoam basements in many homes and buildings
Thanks for getting back to me Jim, this is fascinating stuff. If I were to build panels would they be too weak/prone to cracking like aircrete? What ratio do you suggest for a building? Anything I can add to strengthen them like fiberglass? Could I use any kind of styrofoam or should I look for specifics? Sorry for all the questions having a hard time finding information on this topic.
It is easier just to call me 971-237-2957
hi, is this for aircreete ?
how much of lime ?
how much of portland ?
how much of foam? thanks
Not aircrete... the mixtures vary as to the specific mix performance characteristics required from the application
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What is the mixture ratio and what is that additive
Thanks
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Du. Please wear a mask with all the cement dust. May be okay now but think 20 years from now.
Start your own UA-cam channel… I’m doing fine doing things how I roll.
Thank you for you great video , I live in Jacksonville Florida , do you have any idea where can I buy your products ?
I’m on the opposite side of the country… It easy to make your own…
Great, here again.
Thanks for watching my videos
ayyy, Oregon!
Yes I’m in Oregon but at this time of year I’d kind of like to be somewhere in the south...
D’ya ever see any of them Sasquatchs? I won’t lie. I don’t know how to spell the plural form of the word Sasquatch. It might end in es.
Wow. I'm impressed.
Well thanks. I appreciate you watching my videos
What are some of the better sources for the polystyrene regrind, vermiculite, or perlite?
It takes some research to locate a supplier ... So many people are densifying the foam for reuse and other styrene products.
Can it be used for outdoors. Is it winter and rain durable?
Yes with a thin top coat of mortar
You better slow down Jim you’re gonna give yourself a heart attack…
I’m just getting going… I’m only 60. I’ll slow down in my seventies. 😆
The foam you are using in this video is not Styrofoam.
Foam I’m using in this video is polystyrene foam…
@fauxrocktraining Yes, but not Styrofoam. Styrofoam is a brand of extruded polystyrene board insulation and is blue in color.
Ok… let just agree to disagree. No problem
@@LucidDreamer54321 And you, BUD, are wrong as rain. Styrofoam is certainly a brand name, but it is NOT exclusive to extruded "blue board". Styrofoam does, indeed, make expanded polystyrene as well and it is WHITE. I've used it for more than twenty years. So, smartass, Jim knows exactly what he's talking about.
@dperry428 No, you are the one who is wrong! The Styrofoam brand name is ONLY used for extruded polystyrene. There is a page on the Dupont web site that explains this. Unfortunately, UA-cam deletes my comments when I post a web address.
We have a pallet of Syndiotactic Polystyrene. Wondering who would want to buy that? The pallet is located in Washington State.
What is syndiotactic polystyrene of regular polystyrene?
@@fauxrock The syndiotactic aspect adds higher strength and higher crystalline quality to the polystyrene.
"Syndiotactic polystyrene (SPS) is a new crystalline engineering thermoplastic. With a melting point of 270 °C and its crystalline nature, SPS has high heat resistance, excellent chemical resistance, water/steam resistance."
-N. Ishihara, M. Kuramoto
How much volume of material do you have and what cost do you want for it?
@@fauxrock I'll check tomorrow. It's in bags that look kind of like cement bags. I'll see if I can get a count on the bags.
Ok thanks
For making a fencewall I need to make 2 one is 4inch with 6ft high the other has a 6inch with foundation and also 6ft high. What mixture u recommend? I alread have a shit load of styrofoam just need to grind it up. I was saving up to buy blocks but this might be cheaper.
I’d use three part foam to one part type “S” Portland cement
@@fauxrock thanks
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What proportions of polystyrene cement lime for a concrete screed on the ground? the first layer on which only the screed with heating goes?
I typically use three parts of foam to one part of the lime cement
Great video, thank you for the knowledge. I live in Maryland, where can I buy the foam beads?
Thank you again
Not sure where you would purchase the foam. You would have to call around.
go buy yourself a bean bag and empty it out...same stuff
Not sure where you would purchase the foam beads you would have to call around
@@stevexxx6078 You can Google beanbag filler supplier near me.
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I mix 1 cement : 5 thermocol and make bricks. Is this mix durable as a brick?
No it’s not especially if I understood what you wrote one cement to five parts of the styrene??? Usually I mix one part of cement to three parts of the Syrene and that’s not as tough as a brick either, but It would be stronger than a 1 to 5 mix.
Thanks for watching my videos
@@fauxrock Thanks. Any admixture you can recommend?
You can add an acrylic admixture
@@fauxrock ok thanks
Interesting! What are the proportions ? And what's the white powder you put in ?
The ratio of cement to foam can vary all the way from 1 to 1 to 1 to 10. The white material is lame which makes the mixture more sticky
@@fauxrock ok thx !
Thanks again ..as always!!
What state are you in. I think I remember you but I might have you mistaken for another guy that has a similar name.
@@fauxrock I'm from Alberta. We spoke several years ago regarding your easter island pdf's.
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how much cement and lime did you use to make the Styrofoam cement mixture?
if he want you to know he was able to make video slower
1 part cement to 1 part foam Graduating all the way up to one part of cement to 10 parts of Styrofoam. That’s the range that you can utilize obviously more cement versus the phone makes us stronger but more heavier mix less cement to the phone makes it later but weaker
What is that at 6:57. Does that go in the mix too?
“S” type lime. It’s optional as per one’s preference
@@fauxrock I thanks u for your reply. Not many UA-camrs bother
Without people like you I wouldn’t have a channel to build upon... I really appreciate your time on watching My videos
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What’s the proportion of cement to polystyrene if I wanna make a hot pool? I need it to be nicely insulated. Would really appreciate the help!
I’d suggest a 5 parts foam to 1 part cement
fauxrocktraining thank you
You are welcome
Hi I love your video 👍 I’d like to make stepping stones, what ratio of mix/recipe do you recommend? By the way I live in Long Island New York.
Thanks for the feedback... I’m a third generation New Yorker that just happens to live out west.👌
I’d recommend a 1-part cement to 3-parts sand mix for your project. Have fun with your project and enjoy the wide world of synthetic rock construction
@@fauxrock thanks for your fast response! I wanted to incorporate crushed styrofoam into the mix for the stepping stones, would that work? I’d like to use styrofoam because of the weight factor. Thank you in advance!
Adding the Styrofoam To a mix formulation only creates a weakening which requires you to use more material to get the structure that you once had
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What happens to this stuff in a fire? How much nasty/poisonous black smoke is emitted?
Actually you’d be amazed how this product doesn’t burn once the set has occurred...
What is the brand of that Expanded Polystyrene Balls, please?
There is no specific brand, as many different companies produce the “re-grind” from their waste or cut foam in order to run more efficiently economically speaking.
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Hi - what is you ratio of Cement / Sand / Polystyrene / Water ?
I generally Use a One parts cement to three parts of the Styrofoam beads….No sand…
Keep in mind that you want to use S type cement As it contains lime which regular Portland cement doesn’t. As far as the water do you want to just add water until it becomes a workable mixture you don’t want it too wet because it separates the cement from the foam
Do you have a suggestion on a mixture for pouring walls for a shed?
Yes, I typically mix three parts of the styrene to one part of S-type Portland cement, adding enough water to make it workable
Hello! I found your video and it’s very informative, could you share the ratio of the mixture? Is it only pure cement and styrofoam? Do you use sand on the mixture or is it posible to use cement, styrofoam and sand together to make it light but strong? If so? What is the ratio?
Thank you very much! Greetings from Mexico.
My mix is generally one part of pure Cement (no sand) to 3parts of Foam
Thanks for watching my video
No this formulation is a volume measurement not a weight due to the fact there’s such a huge difference in weight between the two types of product being used to make the mixture
Any suggestions on where to get this ground styrofoam?
Call your local recycling centers and see if they can lead you to companies that regrind their waste... It is getting more and more difficult to find re-grind Styrofoam as most of the companies now are we using it in making products
@@fauxrock Thank you kindly. I'll actually take that as good news, since it means more and more styrofoam is being recycled/reused! I'm not opposed to buying more (in the form of 'bean bag refills'), but I do like the idea of reusing some that already exists, if possible. Anyway, thank you for the feedback.
Is this waterproof?
The Styrofoam mixtures or formulations are not waterproof in by themselves but they can be coded with the hydrocele mix which would then make them waterproof
@@fauxrock
Hydrocele? I looked it up and found nothing.
Sorry I utilize my phone voice typing and sometimes I don’t check it… It’s hydro seal.
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Cool thanks
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looking at using this method for a modernized wattle and daub for a shed I want to build
Not sure I understand your application, but this makes can be used for many different applications
@@fauxrock basically using as thick stucco. Using in place of traditional daub which is mud, cow poop and hay all mashesd together in a thick paste then pushed into wattle (weaved wood) lattice between a post and beem frame.
Yes, this mixture would work for that. I would wanna reinforce it with something whether it be steel or mesh something needs to be used.
Thanks for your wonderful informative video. Please where can I find polystyrene regrind?. I live in Houston TX. Thanks
Thanks for the feedback!
Not sure who is sell regains in your area... I suggest googling companies that produce products out of foam because they regrind their waste and sell it. There’s definitely bound to be somebody in your area because you live in a very populated area.
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The foam... Is water based. And you are bagging it with cement and lime.... And storing it for days? Hmmm.
Really it can be stored for years without an issue, Providing it stored in a dry place
The prompt replay is appreciated."Stored in a dry place " is a given for cementitious material. I fail to understand why one would be concerned about the ambient situation when WET foam is already inside the bag.... my college level chem, and my cement finisher background gets in my way of believing that. More exactly, the hygroscopic and hydrophilic nature of the material, and the fact that a 94 pound sack of Portland needs but 4 pounds water to react completely.
what is the ratio of Styrofoam to Cement in terms of volume or weight?
Depending on the application I have used as little as one part of Portland cement to10 parts of Foam all the way down to One part of Portland one part of foam.
@@fauxrock Thanks for the reply, by foam do you mean generated foam?
I’ve never heard the term generated foam before. The foam we use is called regrind foam due to the fact they grind up waste foam.
Thanks again I got it
Where do you get the foam?
I wish I could tell you there was a source that was readily available but you’ll have to do some research as obtaining reground Styrofoam is becoming more and more harder to obtain due to the fact that they’re densifying you Styrofoam and making new with these days. Keep in mind you can use vermiculite or perlite but you’re naturally mind items and readily available and they act is the same way that Styrofoam beads do
Great for informative videos, thank you. For lime, can you use agricultural lime or must it be hydrated lime?
I’d assume hydrated as I’ve never tried the agriculture type.
@@fauxrock - what is the reason to add lime? Is it a fixed ratio to the cement? Thanks in advance! I’m binge watching your videos and appreciate your work.
The reason for adding line to the mixture, is to produce a stickiness so that the beads are bonded together with the cream of the paste . If you just use Portland cement without the lime, it doesn’t stay together real well, but in some applications like pouring avoid area, you don’t need the S type lime you can just you say Portland in Fact St., Portland is stronger than having the lime in the mix
@@fauxrock Thank you so much for educating me…
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Hi bro. I m planning a faux rock wall project. Could plz tell me what kind of cement do u use? Is this OPC or some other type of cement? What is the ratio of cement, lime and thermopile?
First thing is to have your cement be three parts to one part lime. Once you have that made… Mix 1 part cement to 3 part styrofoam use enough water to make it a workable mix.
Where Do you buy the Styrofoam?
You have to look for companies that are recycling foam. Unfortunately there isn’t a one stop source for ground foam.
Man, I hope you get a handle on your audio some day
That would be nice… I’m a one man show when it comes to these videos.
Interesting your work. The clamp to download where I buy it
I’m not understanding your question about the clamp, and where to buy it
@@fauxrock Thanks for your answer, I mean the piece with which you dispense the polystyrene from the large bag
I purchased that at www.Uline.com
Please wear a mask though! With all the work you do, it adds up over time and will do damage.
Thanks for the feedback… I really appreciate you watching my video.
whats the weight of eps containing bag
Not sure if I understood your question. We use a volume measuring technique over measuring the weight.
Nice video
Thanks for watching my video and for post feedback !
who sells bags of shreds in Florida, USA?
I’m not sure… You’ll have to do some research
LOL, what took you so long?
I’ve never been accused of being fast… lol
Nice.
Thanks… I appreciate you watching my videos
What is psi please!!!!
I’m not sure as I am never really had an application where the strength was an important factor over it being light weight. If I were to estimate the comprehensive strength in PSI I’d be right around 1,000 psi with the 3 to 1 mixture. Obviously you could diminish or strengthen the mixture by adding or subtracting more Portland cement. Thanks for watching my videos
Can I have the formula of your mix, please. Or is it a secret. thank u in advance.
There are several different formulations that we use... it really depends on your application as to the exacting formulation. Give me a call to discuss your interest. Thanks, Jim
971-237-2957
@@fauxrock hi Jim can I call or send an email
I wanted to make small fountains out of this. I want to be able to form it and shape it a bit. What do you suggest
It would be something that you could do, but it would less weight to start with a block of styrofoam which you could carve to the shape you want and then code it with a thin shell of cement.
Contact info not there.
Sorry... I forgot to put it there...
Jim Jenkins
971-237-2957
Working with lots of cement, i think you should have a basic mask on
I appreciate your feedback… We each will make our own way. You are free to do as you please.
please wear a mask with that dust
Thanks for the feedback… I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video
You shld make sn effort to wear s protective mask for your own health.
Yes I know... Thanks 😊
The title says "Making", but I only see ingredients and talking about what you are going to do. Where is the "making"? I want to see how you blend all the ingredients. I wouldn't watch a cooking show were they just displayed what was included in the dish, and then NOT show me how to prepare it.
Jack,
The next video after the video that you watched shows the mixing and the application of the foam mixture.
Thanks
Jim
Polystyrene beads and cement, are you using sand. Is that it, just these two above ingredients plus water.
You are correct... no sand.