How would I make a concrete couch for my back yard or any kind of mold for that matter? What do artist use to make things like that then put tile on them as mosaics.
From your design build a form with recyclable materials. You will need to use metal rods called rebar to reinforce the concrete. Pour concrete into holes on the bottom side of the form.Let it set for a couple of hours. Remove the form pieces and voila! After that, it's just a matter of filling in the patchy areas and smoothing out the rough spots with a grinder. Then you can add tiles or a waterproof cushion for comfort. Be sure to seal the concrete with an eco-friendly sealant.
Yes go for it,you must be able to get info on the net,i would think you would need some sort of chicken wire frame,sounds like fun.
Hi tesla the only car which has found it's way on to the TOP GEAR wall of fame which could be classified in this list is an open frame car like a motorcycle it is an ARIEL ATOM. so now you know.
Hi: You could probably use hypertufa - there are numerous recipes for it, and it can be made to simulate old mossy stone. The main component of it is portland cement, and then an organic component, like sifted peat moss or sawdust, a strengthening component, like loose fiberglass or plastic, and perlite, vermiculite or sand. Items made with this can withstand temperatures down to -20f, and you can shape it pretty easily, and carve into it for a few hours while it's curing. You can do a search for this term on yahoo and find a lot of links with recipes for making it. If you do want to make a real concrete item with mosaic elements, you might check out the wetcanvas sculpture channel. There are many threads and articles with photos and steps that would help you with this process. There are also items here that have been made with hypertufa. In a nutshell, a form is made with some material, and chicken wire is formed over that, and a concrete mixture is added over the top and mosiac elements are added in either during the process or afterward and grouted in. Hope this helps, and I hope your project goes well. Wetcanvas is a wonderful artist community website, and basic membership is completely free. There are currently more than 110,000 worldwide members, and many artistic channels for just about any type of artwork you can think of.
