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Garden Ornaments

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  • 20-06-2008 11:28am
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    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭


    I've got some moulds for garden ornaments and i was wondering whats the best sand/cement mix for outside use.Also if anybody knows any tricks for making cincrete look like stone.


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    The Hill Billy
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    2 parts sharp sand to 1 part cement.
    Make sure that you wet the inside of the mould first.
    This helps the mix cover the mould surface.
    You need a thick & creamy, yet 'pourable' texture.
    Too watery though & the concrete will be prone to cracking.


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    Degsy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,397 ✭✭✭✭Degsy


    Hill Billy wrote: »
    2 parts sharp sand to 1 part cement.
    Make sure that you wet the inside of the mould first.
    This helps the mix cover the mould surface.
    You need a thick & creamy, yet 'pourable' texture.
    Too watery though & the concrete will be prone to cracking.

    Septic tanks mate.


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    the GALL
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    degsy what type of moulds have you? Im thinking of putting up some stuff in my garden and looling for ideas


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