Concrete Leaf Casting -How To
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How to create a concrete leaf casting, for decoration at home or in your garden. It's as easy as making mud pies with Master Gardener A. Tice as she demonstrates how to create various leaf decorations. Background music: "Let It Whip" by Dazz Band--- so, Let It Whip with your OWN concrete leaf design! Have Fun and create your own using a variety of leaf shapes!
Materials: Tools:
20# concrete vinyl patch old trowel
concrete bonding adhesive 5 Gal bucket
Liquid Cement Color (concrete dye-optional) several small buckets
40# play sand large plastic "Rubbermaid"
plastic wrap tub
old table old paint brush
water dust mask
large trash bags or plastic drop cloth vinyl (rubber) gloves
masking tape toothpicks
several leaves with few/no holes or tatters. wire cutters
18 G wire or PVC pipe pieces for mounting. pliers
Big Leaf option: concrete reinforcing fibers
***Leaves can wilt quickly, so if possible, cut them just before and keep them in a bucket of water until you are ready.
NOTE: some sources use 3 parts fine #1 sand to 1 part Portland cement instead of the vinyl concrete patch. I like the "patch" better as it's easier and smoother.
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I took a class on this. The teachers were art teachers. To paint, always use a white undercoat. The add layers of whatever colors you desire. Don't seal until you're satisfied with the coloring.
Nice job, this is one of the better tutorials on leaf vastngpppp
GREAT video! Thank you for being thorough and taking us through each step of the process. I'm looking forward to giving this a try :)
I agree, the music detracts from your video which is excellent.
very useful and detailed,,Thanks a lot.. Very nice to watch your work,, Yeah looks professional job!..
thank you for the detailed instructions .
I use acrylic paint like "Patio Paint" (this is for outdoor use) & seal them with several coats of Krylon spray. I have not used a spray stain-- but sounds interesting! :-) Thanks for comments- sometime, I hope to do an "ideas for painting" video.
awesome!
Thank you very much for a great video. I am new at this so this video is great to get started!
So helpful, thank you!
I loved it. If they listen to the music lyrics then maybe they will get it WHIP IT! Duh! Nice job :)
I loved your video. I've subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing.
I am just starting this and you gave me some great ideas! I need to know if it's necesssary to cover the leaves with a sealer before painting them? I am at a sticky place where I am afraid to do anything because I don't want to ruin my leaves. Thanks so much!
Serious video going to try to cast in plaster and then attempt to make Latex moulds
I did this and it was way easier to just make a dip or hollow spot in damp sand and then lay the leaf in it and fill with concrete...I made stepping stones with them.
@dermgood1
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Great idea!
Thank you for this EXCELLENT teaching video. I will enjoy making some of these leaf castings for my garden. Have you ever used a spray stain after they have cured? Do you use a concrete sealer? LOVE THE MUSIC.
Thanks very informative. I prefer no music on how to videos though as it tends to drowned out or compete with the speaker. I am wondering what type of paint you will use?
muito bonito o trabalho. mas o video é muito longo
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Educational... but the music is taking away from what you trying to teach and it's very disappointing.
puduugam samayl
when that video was made? 1975?
That music actually detracted from your video which was otherwise informative.
I agree....what's with the damn music with the videos? I find it highly unnecessary and even distracting most of the time.
While I love that song, I couldn't focus on you and had to stop a couple of mins in.
Too much talk! OMG, directions are fine but there's too much chatter in this video.