martes, 15 de junio de 2010

Instructions on How To Make Hypertufa

Hypertufas are synthetic rocks that are generally made as planters and other gardening adornments. It consists of a combination of peat moss, perlite, and Portland cement, though many other materials may be used as additives and substitutes. Anybody can simply make their own hypertufa creations as you can make use of readily-available household items to build one. Listed below are the instructions on how to construct your own hypertufa creations.

First you should put together a mold for your project. You can use rubber balls, pots, plastic and metal containers, styrofoam chests, cardboard boxes, essentially any items that fit your particular project in mind. You can even be inventive by designing your own mold. When you have settled on the mold that you'll utilize, put in a releasing agent that will help you to take away the mold off your hypertufa as soon as it hardens. You can use plastic and garbage bags as releasing agents. For plastic molds, oil lubricants will also work.

The next step is mixing your ingredients. Do not forget to wear heavy-duty rubber gloves, mask, and goggles to ensure your safety as Portland cement is a corrosive ingredient and can result in burns. Combine 1 part Portland cement, 1 1/2 part peat moss, 1 1/2 part perlite with water. Put the water slowly and gradually and mix well until you have arrived at a fictile consistency. Apply the mixture on your mold and pack it tight so that no spaces are left out. Cover you creation with plastic bag and allow it to dry a bit for about 24 to 36 hours. Furthermore, leave it in a place where it will not be disturbed or relocated.

Look at your creation from time to time by scratching it with your fingernails. Once you cannot scratch it anymore then it’s time to get rid of the mold off your hypertufa. Do it with great care as your creation is still vulnerable and tender. You may also do a little bit of texturizing, smoothing and sculpting of your creation at this time. After that, rewrap your hypertufa with plastic and set it again in the safe spot for more curing. Mist your hypertufa from time to time to make sure that there is plenty of moisture inside the plastic. At about three weeks, your hypertufa should now be thoroughly cured and dried, ready to be shown in your garden.

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