my method of building fake / faux rocks

[archiecrain]

The acrylic can wear depending on how you paint it on, if you slop a thick layer on in one go it will definatly wear off fairly quickly. If you water it down and stain the concrete in layers, it should last much a lot longer, as long as the concrete(in theory)

[beckdg]

looks good! keep up the good work!

[AlbinoCricket]

Yeah I was a little worried about the wearing factor involved with painting acrylic on concrete. I might go the Greatstuff way with black silicone II. I would use different colors of gray or blackish sand mixing them in together in different areas to create a natural look. I might test that out and post pics on another thread.

[Venomos]

I keep checking for updates and more pics on your large Vivarium....Any new pics or anything you can share with us? I am excited to see how it all turns out. Especially with how well your waterfall is on your first one. Rock looks VERY nice!

[jpstod]

Get to work

We can't wait to see the Finished product

[froggsong]

here's a link on how to make your own foam cutting tools: Making Foam Tools

[froggsong]

i'm sorry, i seem to have forgotten to mention how GORGEOUS your practice vive is. GREAT job. you get a sticky. please be sure to keep us updated!

[brp4e.]

wow, good thing i didn't try and buy that habbacrete stuff.. seems very pointless, id rather wait like 2 weeks for mortar tp cure than wait like a month just to get the habbacrete

[RecycledAgain]

I would like to know what the Ph of your water is. The lime in the concrete will drive it up to dangerous levels from every thing I have read. I was under the impression that an acid rinse was required. I have entertained building a rock wall for the tincs but I have been hesitant to try because of the process.

Dan

[RecycledAgain]

I apologize for the last post, that will teach me to skim and post.

I found the soak that I deep down inside hoped was not required.

Dan