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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • This is a video on how to make a faux, or fake anvil using a cardboard form to cement the anvil.
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  • @Tabbellarius
    @Tabbellarius Рік тому +24

    I have never any intention to make a fake rock, but I watched it to the end non-the-less :-)

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the positive feedback and I appreciate you watch my video.

    • @TheAstroflight
      @TheAstroflight Місяць тому +1

      I didn't think I would either but I am doing a lot of clearing of noxious brush near my boundary and some of those piles house bumble bee nests that I do not want to destroy. I have been thinking about different "covers" I could make for the nesting areas I leave there and with every idea I come up with, I know people (passers by) will interfere with them, either deliberate destruction or theft. This fake rock idea I think just may be the answer. Bumble bee nests are not big like hives, they are quite little, and rocks just half the size he made in the vid will be sufficient. The only extra care I have to take is the cavity should be unobstructed and big enough to just drop over the existing litter mound the bees home is in, even allow for some nest expansion if they feel truely comfortable in there, and that there is an entry/exit tunnel made from a short piece of hose built into the rock at the base, and sloping downwards so rain can not enter the nest. After so long trying to come up with a safe solution to saving the bees, I'm pretty sure this will work.

  • @velcroman11
    @velcroman11 Рік тому +76

    Back in the day 1970’s when people wanted a “rock shelf” to hide the pool pump. We would build a frame to hold and access the pool pump. We then used whatever was about to make a base for the rock. Cover it with bird wire then, make a concrete mix adding various sized polystyrene pellets in the concrete. Sculpt the rock shape and powdering the surface with a coloured oxide. Let it cure for 7 days . Come back and pour petrol over the rock. All the exposed polystyrene would dissolve and there you are ….. a rock!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the great feedback and sharing your experience. I appreciate you watching my video.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback I really thought that was a funny line. I appreciate watch my video.

    • @PhilDockery
      @PhilDockery Рік тому +7

      You could also use rock salt pressed into the outside of the rock after you finish sculpting it. Then you can wash it with water; a LOT safer than using petrol!!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback. I do appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.

    • @todorcevicilonka1613
      @todorcevicilonka1613 Рік тому +1

      🥰BRAVO!!!👏👏👏

  • @c10wiremantawwallace13
    @c10wiremantawwallace13 Рік тому +28

    I was taught how to make textures using silicone forms made off of natural rocks as transfer templets we could press into the wet formed rocks we were contracted to make. When done they looked so realistic that you would never think they were hand made. My teacher was the son of the man that did Disney's Matterhorn in Anaheim CA.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +3

      Well, thanks for that feedback I really appreciate you watching my videos and I do a lot of molded rock features unfortunately, cardboard videos perform so much better than my molten rock videos, but check out my channel. I’ve got a lot of mold and Rock not just stamped, but actually casted rock.

    • @artregeous
      @artregeous Рік тому +1

      Gen contractor of that was Tommy from AH but in that era arround Anaheim hills best craftsman was Eric ray good old days

    • @BoussoufBilal
      @BoussoufBilal 11 місяців тому

  • @Kaoniao
    @Kaoniao Рік тому +15

    When man loves what he does, the watcher of it loves it too.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you very much for that kind feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.

    • @rickmorgan8856
      @rickmorgan8856 Рік тому +1

      Truth right there.

  • @carolhewett3756
    @carolhewett3756 Рік тому +9

    Looks great. And be sure to park your vehicle far enough away that you dont damage the paint. I harmed one car doing touch up paint on another nearby. It took me a minute or two to figure out where 100 tiny polka dots came from.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback and watching my video. Truck wasn’t near the spatter. It must’ve been an optical illusion. Everyone seems to think that it was going to get splattered and didn’t.

  • @karenbearden6198
    @karenbearden6198 Рік тому +20

    You did a great job on those boulders. Very creative, most interesting.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +3

      Well, thank you so much. I appreciate that feedback and the time you took watching my video.

  • @elljaye
    @elljaye Рік тому +6

    And to think I paid 1,500 dollars to have rocks delivered to my yard! 🤦‍♀️

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      It’s all good…

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 11 місяців тому +1

      Well at least no one can walk off with any of your rocks!

  • @1976DannyG
    @1976DannyG Рік тому +17

    This is so badass especially when you consider the cost of landscape boulders.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Danny I appreciate your positive feedback. I especially appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.

    • @surgeinc1
      @surgeinc1 Рік тому +7

      Yes, last year I paid $450. For a small boulder in my flower garden.
      This man just made a better looking rock with cardboard.😂
      Great video!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well thank you Michelle I appreciate you watch my video and giving good feedback.

  • @811stever
    @811stever Рік тому +9

    Damn fine instruction... easy to listen to.
    Blown away, Thanks!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video

  • @MMPCTV
    @MMPCTV Рік тому +3

    Those are amazing. I would not have guess that those were made. Just curious, how much weight will they support. I have a Husky that I'm sure will jump on them.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +4

      Thanks I appreciate your feedback and the time you took in watching my video. The rocks will support me and you both jumping up and down on them repeatedly no worries.

  • @Lee-mmg
    @Lee-mmg Місяць тому +1

    Do you know how many rocks/boulders I have thrown away??????? NOOOOOOO! :-) I am going to do this. Oh yeah y'all!

  • @myarnie1950
    @myarnie1950 Рік тому +4

    Could you possibly create a Sandstone type finish for a future video.. Love your work just brilliant

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +3

      Yes, that’s possible… I appreciate your positive feedback, and the time you took him watching my video.

  • @sangueguerriero9538
    @sangueguerriero9538 Рік тому +2

    Stunningly beautiful 😍👍💕🪨...Whats in the Hydro sealer mix? (In the 🪣)

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Oh thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. It’s just a simple cement sealer that I’ve come up with.

  • @nunyanunya4147
    @nunyanunya4147 Рік тому +2

    CONGRAGULATIONS! you spent time. money. carcenagict products. effort to make some thing fake while contributing to the economy and poluting the world to produce a product noone wants.
    truely !MER!KA! lives on in your efforts! such an insperation to all ov us. GOOD JOB

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for your feedback… I appreciate you watching my video.

    • @nunyanunya4147
      @nunyanunya4147 Рік тому +1

      @@fauxrock PASSIVE AGGRESSION!? in this day and age? WOW you truely are a unique snowflake arnt you?

  • @jankersten4543
    @jankersten4543 Рік тому +4

    Seeing this video, i was like "I already have some real rocks in my garden. But uh, maybe i can try to make some Easter Island statues to shock my neighbours!". And right after this video i see you already did that xD
    Thanks, i may try that too.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watch my video.

  • @603VIL
    @603VIL Рік тому +4

    So I live in New Hampshire, and there used to be a natural face on a mountain called "The Old Man on the Mountain." It unfortunately collapsed back in 2003. It would be awesome to recreate a cardboard version or perhaps carve out some foam and make a rock replica. What's your thoughts on a project like this.? Thanks for sharing.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Over the years, I have figured out that there are 12 methods to creating any shape of rock… although cardboard is free, sometimes are limitations with it, but depending on the size, it’s probably what I would lean towards

  • @pkfilms5867
    @pkfilms5867 Рік тому +27

    I had a pile of broken concrete, so instead of dumping it, i stacked it in a bolder shape. Used a similar technique to coat it a few times but I used off white cement with the sand.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +3

      Yes another route to the same end. I have a Gentefied 12 different methods for creating rock the one you utilized a call, solid fill or usually I take a little bit of rubble a little bit of mud, a little bit of rubble and layer it and then coded at the end. Thanks for Sharon.

  • @jordandausilio5763
    @jordandausilio5763 5 місяців тому +2

    ❤ you are an absolute Master great video presentation👍🏻 no wasted time extremely informative, creative and impressive thank you🫡

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  5 місяців тому

      Well, thank you very much for your kind feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.

  • @scootergem
    @scootergem Рік тому +7

    I have been wanting to put a large rock in the front yard. The dream lives again! Thanks!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Glad to be of service… Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 11 місяців тому

      The passerbys will see you carrying that large boulder and will be amazed at how strong you are, and wont mess with you! lol

  • @McMartinVille
    @McMartinVille Рік тому +10

    I was nervous watching texture being spattered onto the rock with that beautiful truck in the background!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      I’ve had that comment on Robert via devise. The truck was not that close to the splatter.

  • @romandybala
    @romandybala Рік тому +5

    I like your work and was thinking of the possibility of making a large faux anvil and then in the last few moments I see the anvil patterns behind you. Greetings from Melbourne Australia

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Totally clue glad to be of service… I appreciate you providing good feedback, and taking your time to watch my video

  • @databang
    @databang Рік тому +3

    ( ɷ◡ɷ) I love creative techniques, thanks!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Well, thanks for the positive feedback I really appreciate you watching my video

  • @BigBenny1
    @BigBenny1 Рік тому +7

    Great work. Clearly a craftsman. Thank you for sharing

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thank you I appreciate that a lot, not to mention you taking your time to watch my video

  • @ryanjamesloyd6733
    @ryanjamesloyd6733 Рік тому +9

    A trick I used on a cave I made that gave a really nice natural texture, was when it was about 1/2 to 3/4 cured, I brushed it vigorously with a wet chip brush. That smoothed out the finish like weathering but kept the lumpy.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Oh thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you taking your time to share and the fact that you watch my video.
      There are a ton of methods that we can use to texture, and that’s one of them for sure .

    • @ryanjamesloyd6733
      @ryanjamesloyd6733 Рік тому

      @@fauxrock i am excited to watch the rest of your vids. This one already gave me ideas I shall use. Thank you :)

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      That’s awesome. I’m so glad to be of service. Thanks again.👍🙂

    • @cindycoleman5196
      @cindycoleman5196 Рік тому

      This was a fabulous video. Loved it. Thanks for sharing it.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Cyndy, thank you for that kind feedback I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.

  • @sean.sullivan
    @sean.sullivan Рік тому +2

    Curious what kind of hydro seal you’re using? And what kind of bonding agent?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      The Hydro seal that I use personally is one that I developed, which is proprietary to my company, but there are a lot of manufactures of hydro sealers on the market, so it’s not hard to locate. The bonding agent and the admixtures that we put in cement or one in the same thing. It’s an acrylic resin carried in water.

  • @patriot1303
    @patriot1303 Рік тому +11

    I really liked the shape of the chiseled looking rock but I’m sure the process is similar for both - super interesting!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +4

      I’m like you… I like the more fractured and chiseled rocks like you described, and I did both for the sake of that original full length video, where in I made a round and a more angular Rock, but as you said, the techniques are pretty much the same. Thanks for watching.

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas Рік тому

      ​@@fauxrockDid you smooth out the surface of the chiseled rock with a trowel?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      No… the mud was already dried when I chiseled it and there was no more smoothing it out but that’s the characteristic you want is a chisel broken look to emulate a fracturing…

  • @wesleyc.4937
    @wesleyc.4937 Рік тому +3

    That's exactly how I fill my own cavities.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Now that is funny… Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate you watching my video

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    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback I’m already on board…. Thanks for watching.

  • @divyajnana
    @divyajnana Рік тому +5

    Fantastic video, quick and informative, I was always wondering how to do this, easily, and you spelled it out perfectly. Thank you very much.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the kind & positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.

  • @Raggmopp-xl7yf
    @Raggmopp-xl7yf Рік тому +9

    Thank you! I've been wondering how to make something like this (exactly like this!) for ages and you're the 1st one that I've seen do it. They're PERFECT!!! I can't wait to see more!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you so much for the kind feedback. I do appreciate you watching my video.

    • @texasmeme5
      @texasmeme5 7 місяців тому

      Where do I find the mesh. .? Can’t find it in the description

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  7 місяців тому

      @texasmeme5 The link below is for Home Depot, but Lowe’s also sells it as well. Thanks for watching

  • @pvt.2426
    @pvt.2426 Рік тому +2

    Cool idea! Thanks for sharing.
    Hope your truck didn't get paint damage while you were swinging that splash brush.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the positive feedback and taking the time to watch my video.
      The truck didn’t get any spatter at all, as it wasn’t in range.

  • @cindycooper1197
    @cindycooper1197 Рік тому +5

    Wow I've never seen anything like this made. That was pretty amazing. Nice work!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thanks for the positive feedback Cyndy… I really appreciate you watch my video.

  • @meastrau4772
    @meastrau4772 3 місяці тому +1

    Simply wow! And now you can play Herkules for a fotosession, lifting up these rocks😉

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @bigginzack
    @bigginzack Рік тому +3

    sub'd! thanks for takin the time to put together a video... awesome!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you for your subscription and I do appreciate you providing great feedback and watching my video.

  • @hank0455
    @hank0455 Рік тому +3

    It's basically a tech stone, Styrofoam and concrete, design and stain to make it appear like a real granite field stone, a 600 lb. Rock that you can put on your shoulder and walk down the street with it.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Yes, indeed… thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you watch my video.

  • @JonathanB822
    @JonathanB822 Рік тому +5

    Really awesome video! Inspiring me to get out and do something like this soon!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Totally cool… I appreciate your positive feedback and thanks for watching my video

  • @sweetsketch3
    @sweetsketch3 Рік тому +2

    Bravo, have done something very similar, built a whole pond using cement and chicken wire, rocks were around salvaged pieces of big foam packing material. Can check it out on channel of my own. The homemade rocks are extremely durable and its nice to make them exactly the size and shape you are looking for.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Oh, thanks for the positive feedback especially from a rock veteran yourself… Thanks for watching my video.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, I’m always amazed at what a small world it is… I grew up in Tucson and actually started my rock making business there in the 70s. I lived on the east side of Tucson off of Broadway and eighth Street. I went to Saguaro high school. I also checked out your videos that’s where I figured out that you were from Tucson. Nice work.

    • @sweetsketch3
      @sweetsketch3 Рік тому

      @fauxrock wow small world, went to Santa Rita, but had many friends from Sahauro. Still out here, yes rocks are plentiful out here but Heavy. Nice to be able to make rocks anyway you like. Might make a stone wall out front what is nice you can mix up a bag and do a little at a time ..before you know it you have something to be proud of.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      @sweetsketch3 Santa Rita??? we used to have a Lotta beefs with you southern boys. lol👌

    • @sweetsketch3
      @sweetsketch3 Рік тому +1

      @@fauxrock I remember going over to your school, and some of our guys were dating your softball team. It didn't always go over well.

  • @ApakmanMarquez
    @ApakmanMarquez 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi, thanks for this tutorial. I want to know if faux boulders like this would be strong enough for sitting on?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  2 місяці тому

      You’re very welcome and I appreciate you taking your time to watch my videos.
      Yes, the boulders can take a lot of weight where you could stand, jump up and down or whatever you wanna do on them

  • @penni6432
    @penni6432 Рік тому +4

    What a great idea! I live in the first house on a cul-de-sac, and the edge of our driveway is constantly driven over by big trucks which caused that corner to cave in. We recently have had the driveway repaved and have been looking at large rocks to put next to the corner to keep vehicles from driving over the edge. Rocks can cost a few hundred dollars, so your idea will be perfect for what we need. Thanks for sharing.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Glad to be of service… thanks for the positive feedback I do appreciate you watch my video

  • @pamflowers8364
    @pamflowers8364 2 місяці тому +1

    Pretty nifty. I wonder how much one of those faux rocks weighs?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  2 місяці тому

      Thank for watching my video and providing positive feedback. The rock in this video series weighed around 60 lbs.

  • @peterbathum2775
    @peterbathum2775 Рік тому +1

    after the second seal coat will it hold paint ? i used to make rocks occaisionaly for sets for plays,that I built scenery for. they werent weather proof, being on a stage, but alot had stairs or ramps built into them, and were fun to texture and paint but it was all styrofoam, chicken wire, latex, with thickeners, and fabric, didnt work with all of the cement products ...

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Yes, after the second seal coat, it will hold paint, but we also seal it again, with a clear acrylic sealer the locks in the paint and stops the rock from becoming stand any further from foreign elements. Thanks for watching.

  • @dannylaw7367
    @dannylaw7367 2 місяці тому +2

    Great creative mind. Nice work.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  2 місяці тому

      I appreciate your positive feedback and thanks for watching my video.

  • @ducknorris233
    @ducknorris233 Рік тому +2

    Reminds me of the fake rocks at theme parks

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate watching my video.

  • @kevinaldcroft6291
    @kevinaldcroft6291 Рік тому +1

    I cringed when I saw spattering the rock with the brush and seeing thr car parked in the background Ooops.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching my video… Truck is fine…

  • @SadhuNada
    @SadhuNada Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the great tutorial. I just have a couple of questions. How much would a rock like this weigh on average? And also, how much weight can it handle, if someone were to sit or stand on it?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the positive feedback… I appreciate you watching my video.
      This rock weighs around 40-60 lbs. very strong able to have me jumping up and down on it.

  • @t.b.1596
    @t.b.1596 Рік тому +3

    Wow...and wow! You just showed me that I need another project...making boulders for my landscape. I am so excited to try your method. Thank you for making this video!!!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      I’m glad to be of service to you… Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I really do so appreciate you watching my videos.

  • @tineejohnston9737
    @tineejohnston9737 4 місяці тому +1

    That’s genius idea but Watch out your truck you might get the splatters on it

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you watching my video

  • @magicarpetmoto
    @magicarpetmoto 9 місяців тому +1

    Might be a stupid question; but does the cardboard ever get removed after the concrete sets/cures?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  9 місяців тому

      If you can take it out, you want to you can there’s no need other than I don’t want somebody that’s purchasing a rock for me to see the cardboard. It looks kind of tacky.

  • @Momcat6
    @Momcat6 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for showing the cardboard technique! My daughter and I make garden decor; birdbaths etc.- often with hypertufa. I just checked your classes- above in your description you mention a 15 day class (download version) listed for $495 but I can't find it on the site. Am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thanks so much for the kind feedback. I really appreciate that. And thanks for watching my video.
      On my website there’s a bronze package that’s the 15 days synthetic rock DVD training course and it’s no longer on sale for 495. It’s currently a $700 price but that does include a new format where I give one on one training to you to expedite your understandings and executing your first and second project .

    • @Momcat6
      @Momcat6 Рік тому

      @@fauxrock Thanks! I'll go and take a peek. You'll probably field a few questions from me on your website 😊

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      No worries it’s my pleasure to serve

  • @WyldByteFilms
    @WyldByteFilms 6 місяців тому +1

    Bro I love this! I'll eventually try to make 1 for my room just for fun.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your positive feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @SledDog5678
    @SledDog5678 Рік тому +1

    Love your faux mini boulders... but...
    WHAT ABOUT THE UNDERSIDE????
    Rain/snow/humidity- constant moisture...
    The underside will absorb and degrade .... Won't it???
    Thank you for demonstrating!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Charlie, thanks again for your feedback. I appreciate you watch my videos but these rocks are built to last I don’t play a game I only get paid to build at once I understand you don’t know how successful these techniques can be but I have 45+ years in the business and I can assure you they were here to stay.

  • @reasoningtruth
    @reasoningtruth Рік тому +5

    Thank you for taking your valuable time out of your fantastic work to show us how to think. The different directions this could take are brainstorming endless! Great idea, with great artistic abilities! Thank you for helping our straight line thinking develop a groovy curve. I'm locked, loaded and dangerous now! 🤔 LOL

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Well, thank you for the kind feedback. I really appreciate it and thank you for watching my video.

    • @reasoningtruth
      @reasoningtruth Рік тому +1

      @@fauxrock It is a pleasure to watch you teach, your teaching method is perfect!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you I really appreciate that positive feedback and the fact that you took your time to watch my video.

    • @spatz5145
      @spatz5145 29 днів тому +1

      I totally agree with you on the value of this matter of fact tutorial and thank you for the humor!

  • @bradhowland
    @bradhowland 11 місяців тому +1

    How much weight can one of these faux rocks support? Reason I'm asking....I'd like to make a faux rock base for a coffee table that will have a thick and pretty heavy wood slab top. The wood slab top could be up to 50 lbs, possibly. Will one of your other rock methods be better suited for supporting weight? Thanks for these video, they're super informative!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video. These rocks can take a lot of weight and from how you describe your project, you would have no problems at all

    • @bradhowland
      @bradhowland 11 місяців тому +1

      @@fauxrock That's great news, thank you...for the info as well as the vids, keep'em coming!

  • @kennydieu2694
    @kennydieu2694 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video and informative.Thanks for sharing

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.

  • @raywilfong6103
    @raywilfong6103 Рік тому +2

    That is very interesting
    I'm looking to do something like that when I retire next year
    I love what you did

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks Ray I appreciate your positive feedback and the fact that you took the time to watch my video .

  • @FishinmattRyann
    @FishinmattRyann Рік тому +1

    whats the price comparison between all those materials, compared to a real rock that same size?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      The price of faux rock over real rock is usually less expensive when you figure out all of the logistics of using real rock compared to faux rock. Knowing Rock the size that I made in this video, there’s not too much heavy logistics and using real rock what is the rocks get bigger that’s where you start saving money.

  • @ittybitbobo7657
    @ittybitbobo7657 Рік тому +1

    This guy needs to see a doctor, he is out of breath from talking. Not good

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Hey, thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you watch my video.

  • @keylargocreations8095
    @keylargocreations8095 Рік тому +3

    My toxic trait is thinking I can do this. Wonderful job!!!❤

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thank you for your positive feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @WorksopGimp
    @WorksopGimp Рік тому +2

    A lot cheaper and easyer to move than real ones

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback, I appreciate you watching my video.

  • @koilaf
    @koilaf Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing - inspirational!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Well, thanks for the very kind feedback. I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.

  • @thetran5000
    @thetran5000 Рік тому +1

    Wow. It looks like an asteroid. Someone might mine it for gold.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @matthewsmith5109
    @matthewsmith5109 Рік тому +2

    Pool deck brush. We call it a "Dash Brush" dash and knock down was a popular texture in the Stucco industry back in the 70s

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Yes… I was there as well. Now we are dating ourselves lol

    • @matthewsmith5109
      @matthewsmith5109 Рік тому

      Yep. I grew up in FL. Learned most of my theme plaster skills working at Disney

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the feedback… I appreciate you watching my video.
      I’ve trained two different crews that worked for Disney. I also manufactured 50 different customized boulders that covered equipment items at Epcot center in Florida. Rock on…

  • @samTollefson
    @samTollefson Рік тому +2

    I am not sure why, but I have a concern about the bottom being open like that. Could the rock interior become a haven for rodents, insects, or reptiles?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +4

      We make tons of these type rock and haven’t had a problem with unwanted guest. We always bury the rock about two inches below grade.

    • @samTollefson
      @samTollefson Рік тому +2

      @@fauxrock Thank you for the response!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks back at you…😀

  • @bigvegan
    @bigvegan Рік тому +2

    This is awesome! I'm thinking about using this technique as a hide / shed for some desert property. Any tips on using something like this for storage?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +4

      Oh, thanks for your feedback and I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
      Over the years, I’ve made a lot of equipment rock, which are well big enough to stand in and move around comfortably . I prefer to have cement floors/foundation to build on… but my technique would be no more different other than I would always make sure to use the mesh which I’ve used in previous videos

  • @9liveslisa
    @9liveslisa Рік тому +2

    Very interesting! How much do those boulders weigh?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      The average weight about 3 pounds of square foot

  • @he7is7at7hand
    @he7is7at7hand 2 місяці тому +1

    This is really cool I'd love to learn how to do it.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  2 місяці тому

      Awesome… love your feedback and appreciate you watching my video.

  • @Hailstonepie
    @Hailstonepie Рік тому +2

    I wouldn't be splattering anywhere near my car....

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback… I appreciate you watching my video.

  • @sonicshockalarm
    @sonicshockalarm 4 місяці тому +2

    Great video. I particularly appreciated that you instantly got right into it, and kept that pace going.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for your positive feedback. I really appreciate the time you’ve taken watching my video.

  • @clellasher7473
    @clellasher7473 Рік тому +2

    Awesome result!! Those are beautiful. Thank you for sharing your skill, your amazing talent and your adventure!!👍🤟🪡🎨

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Well, thank you for the kind feedback… I very much appreciate you watching my video. Thanks.

  • @jimhansen5395
    @jimhansen5395 10 місяців тому +1

    How well would these stand up to a string trimmer?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  10 місяців тому

      No problem with the weedeater string, cutting or damaging the rock. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video.

  • @wandadavis8209
    @wandadavis8209 Рік тому +2

    I want to make some of these....great instructor!!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you so much. I do appreciate you watching my video.

  • @octaviorobles4329
    @octaviorobles4329 Рік тому +1

    Felicito por su grandioso y creativo trabajo, me gustaría saber: ¿ que clase de mezcla le aplica después de haber pegado y enmallada la figura para lograr la textura? Pues Yo también trabajo en estos proyectos muy parecidos.
    Gracias

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. There’s a lot of different mixes that we use. I believe that in this video it was just a regular mortar that I got from the hardware store and again we use that same mixes make a texture as well.

  • @zeptime3473
    @zeptime3473 Рік тому +1

    I love it. But I think I’ll go buy a rock! 😂

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback… I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @joshuajames2785
    @joshuajames2785 Рік тому +1

    Nice work, but put that meth pipe down, damn man you’re talking a thousand miles an hour

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback. I speed up the video footage to shorten the overall length of the video. Sorry

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 11 місяців тому +1

      You know you can turn the speed of the video down slightly?

  • @johnnyringo9759
    @johnnyringo9759 Рік тому +1

    This guy sounds like Dick Van Dyke!!!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. I’m not too sure what to make about sounding like Dick Van Dyke is that good or bad?

  • @dutchsailor6620
    @dutchsailor6620 11 місяців тому +1

    Spinal Tap is still waiting for its stonehenge.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @artregeous
    @artregeous Рік тому +1

    Vintage craftsmanship 9nly in america

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @superbmediacontentcreator
    @superbmediacontentcreator Рік тому +1

    You must have great mountains on your model RR...

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      I don’t actually do model railroads, but I did a job one time where I created, tunnels and waterfalls and mountains for a guy who did have a railroad train was like 18 inches long so it was a bigger model scale in the tiny ones. I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching my video.

  • @nobleharvey9935
    @nobleharvey9935 Рік тому +3

    You actually have helped me, I'm making a staircase for my muskovi, they like extra grip! I like the natural look. Nobody wants to pay for all that! Cardboard and mesh, then coat it with cement and sprinkle sand.over the top for added grip. Fairytale coming to life! Thanks so much for this video! I knew it would work! Just didn't know how. Till now!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Well, thanks for the positive feedback I do appreciate you watch my video. I’m very glad to have been a directional inspiration for you.

    • @nobleharvey9935
      @nobleharvey9935 Рік тому +1

      @fauxrock my duckies thank you for making life more fun! 🙏

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      👍👌👍

  • @mixedtactics
    @mixedtactics 4 дні тому

    Foundation brush to put on foundation water proofing, cement base or Tar.

  • @jdevola222
    @jdevola222 10 місяців тому +1

    Maybe I missed it, but what kind of mesh was that? Thanks for the demo. 👍

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  10 місяців тому +1

      The mesh is located by the link below:
      www.homedepot.com/p/BOEN-38-in-x-150-ft-Non-Adhesive-EIFS-Stucco-Mesh-EM-38150/203071686
      Thanks for watching

    • @jdevola222
      @jdevola222 10 місяців тому +1

      @@fauxrock Cool, thanks so much!

  • @vjf2549
    @vjf2549 Рік тому +2

    Hey man,....you really rock !!!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      No pun intended, but you rock as well. Thanks for your feedback and watching my video.

  • @mvblitzyo
    @mvblitzyo Рік тому +1

    amazing mixed in with a lot to totally awesome video of how to..

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback and I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @michaelzajic6231
    @michaelzajic6231 Рік тому +1

    Thanks! Do you add any color variations?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Yes… on every project

  • @toppcatt5113
    @toppcatt5113 Рік тому +1

    You know, the earth is made of rock?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you watching my video. Yes, the earth is made of rock.

  • @jamiemorgan4146
    @jamiemorgan4146 Рік тому +1

    Hi,
    Looks good.
    I have a question. With all of the material and time that you’ve put in, wouldn’t buying real rocks/ boulders less money?
    Also, is the weight close to real rock or half of the weight?
    Thank you...

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.
      The cost to make this rock was $15.00, maybe you could buy a real rock at the same cost. The weight of this rock was 40lbs far less than a real rock. Keep in mind I taught a scaled down example of how to make a rock.

    • @jamiemorgan4146
      @jamiemorgan4146 Рік тому

      @@fauxrock
      Thanks!

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you Jeremy I appreciate your feedback and the time you took to watch my video.

  • @sebrinagilbert2892
    @sebrinagilbert2892 2 місяці тому +1

    This is amazing,
    Thank you .

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  2 місяці тому

      Well, thank you very much for your positive feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.

  • @helge540
    @helge540 11 місяців тому +1

    I wonder... what about real stones?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  11 місяців тому

      Real rocks are all around you just gotta pick them up and use them

  • @danielvalero2376
    @danielvalero2376 Рік тому +2

    Hi im new in the channel really like your videos! Is it possible to use that same technique to create a underwater cave?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Welcome and thanks for watching…
      Yes you can create an underwater cave with this technique.

    • @bridesnyc
      @bridesnyc Рік тому

      @@fauxrock Can you create one in a video. Perhaps a small one? tx

  • @karynhermans2358
    @karynhermans2358 3 місяці тому +1

    Hello and thank you for a great tutorial. We live in Australia and are wanting to make faux rocks and this is a spectacular procedure you have shown. I am wondering if I can contact you further with more questions please? Many thanks again. Karyn

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  3 місяці тому +1

      @@karynhermans2358 thanks for your kind feedback. I do appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
      I do offer consulting /training packages you can give me a call on my WhatsApp number which is 971-237-2957. We can discuss your needs.

  • @puglove876
    @puglove876 Рік тому +1

    You sound a lot like Dick Van Dyke.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for your feedback… I do appreciate you watching my video

  • @refiram98
    @refiram98 11 місяців тому +1

    Woow!! Thank you!.. what kind of mesh did you use?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks… I appreciate you watching my video.
      The mesh can be found by the link below:
      www.homedepot.com/p/BOEN-38-in-x-150-ft-Non-Adhesive-EIFS-Stucco-Mesh-EM-38150/203071686

    • @refiram98
      @refiram98 11 місяців тому +1

      @@fauxrock thanks

  • @tjmarx
    @tjmarx Рік тому +1

    I can't see a link to purchase the "pool brush" in the description. Any help?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Here it comes a…
      atlaspreservation.com/products/stucco-dash-brush-plastic-bristles
      Thanks for watching …

    • @tjmarx
      @tjmarx Рік тому +1

      @@fauxrock Cheers mate

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      👍

  • @fookingsog
    @fookingsog Рік тому +1

    @fauxrocktraining Have you ever used a lightweight hypertufa mix for texturing the rock surface???🤔

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      I have been aware of the hyper turf of mix for about 25 years. I never thought much about it. In fact, I thought it was a bad idea. I know personally people who have done it and have a great success but it’s just not for me.

  • @andymoran8624
    @andymoran8624 Рік тому +2

    is the world running out of rocks or something

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +3

      Thanks for your feedback Andy… I do appreciate you watching my videos.
      No, I don’t think we’re running out of rock. It was just me trying to relieve myself of some of the burden, some logistics of using real rock.

  • @green4rt
    @green4rt Рік тому +2

    Amazing ideas

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thanks for the positive feedback I appreciate watching my video.

  • @mremington8
    @mremington8 Рік тому +3

    love your work man, - hey, just a quick thought, to get different hues and colors, you can mix in random cement coloring agent so they look more unique.
    This technique is great, its how the ancient Mayans got all their stone pyramids to perfectly fit together .... true story

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +2

      Well thanks Mike for the positive feedback and information you shared. I’m one that always stains after the cementitious form is created. I utilize penetrating stains, and it cost very little to stain this way and it lasts and it doesn’t peel. Obviously we see all over the top of that to lock it in to give it UV protection. Thanks for watching.

    • @robertmahenski7660
      @robertmahenski7660 Рік тому +1

      Best comment

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      👍👌👍

    • @terrythomas790
      @terrythomas790 11 місяців тому +2

      Where did the mayans get their cardboard? Old Amazon boxes?

    • @paparobert9267
      @paparobert9267 8 місяців тому

      @@terrythomas790that’s funny! Amazon boxes!!

  • @karencourtney-smith3587
    @karencourtney-smith3587 Рік тому +1

    What would one of those rocks cost?

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому +1

      Calculate the cost of a rock being at $35 per square foot of surface area and to be honest with you I haven’t calculated the rock I made for the video. And to be quite honest, I haven’t made a single rock for somebody in a long time. I basically do projects, so the cost of what that should go for really isn’t in my thinking currently.

  • @e.s.l.1083
    @e.s.l.1083 Рік тому +1

    Interesting - near all the way through, i was thinking great 'shadow box' for faux GEODE
    (if that makes any sense)

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Well, thank you very much for the positive feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.

  • @auggied6760
    @auggied6760 Рік тому +1

    This seems like a lot of work, but I suppose compared to buying a stone of this size for $400 it's worth it. Or you can just see it as a nice art project.

    • @fauxrock
      @fauxrock  Рік тому

      Thank you very much for your positive feedback… I so do appreciate you watching my video.