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Friday, August 7, 2009

Hypertufa Planter-48 hour Update



UPDATE

Know I didn't use fiber mesh but don't think that should make too much of a difference since not everyone says to use it.

There is a test for after 24 to 48 hours.
"When you can't really scratch any off (without some difficulty), you're ready to unmold your object."
MINE is still gritty,all of top surface can be scratched off.
NOT like when you pour cement for a mold(nice and smooth).

Wish someone had pictures while making it(not the finished product),anyway...
Will mist with water and cover again since I believe it's too dry on surface.
Believe mix may have been too dry or not mixed well.
We'll see !!!
I keep reading the longer it cures the harder it will be.
By the way...It's 9 inches tall/deep minus 2 inch bottom.




Project is located in 6 hours full sun while curing.





9 comments:

  1. Lets hope your project turns out just fine. Its true Patsi about curing, the longer the better and stronger. Huh, the suspense..., will it hold!
    Cheers,
    ~bangchik
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  2. I am always up for a good diy projects. Can't wait to see how it turns out.
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  3. Thanks for the update, Patsi. Our little group is going to try this next Friday! :-)
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  4. Keep the updates coming. Interesting to see how it turns out in the end.
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  5. Just realized I repeated myself in this post...
    might be the onset of Alzheimers.

    Bangchik,
    Keeping my fingers crossed.
    ~~
    Chad,
    It was a easy project....of course that all depends.
    ~~
    Shady,
    Good luck with your project.
    There's so many different opinions on the internet for "how to".
    Don't know what is really right.
    ~~
    Ingrid,
    Even if I fail...I'll post !
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  6. Watching for the next "showing" of this project!

    Cameron
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  7. I've always wanted to try making these, so I'm interested in seeing how yours turns out.
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  8. Hi Patsi, I wanted to let you know that I unmolded mine and it was a little soft but did not break thank goodness. Was able to scratch the edges smooth and rough up the sides before wrapping it back up to cure for a month. A second trough was made today. Assembly line for Christmas presents. Hope yours is a success when you take it apart. :-)
    Frances
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  9. Cameron,
    Don't know what I'll get...
    ~~
    Catherine,
    I'm afraid to look.
    ~~
    Frances,
    Now that makes sense...a few days before unmolding it. Why so long to dry makes baffles me.
    Took cover off so it can dry out...too darn damp.
    Think it's gonna crumble.
    You've got an assembly line going...go girl !!!
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