8 years ago? How am I just now seeing this so awesome
@The_Fantasy_Workshop2 ай бұрын
11 years later I find this video but this is really nice! Great inspiration!
@mrconcreteartisan
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lauriehu127 жыл бұрын
Thank you for so many amazing videos! The best tutorials and easiest I have come across. It makes it so much easier to just pop onto your channel for whatever I need to know or learn rather than searching forever (it seems) :) on KZread. With such a vast variety of information, it can get frustrating trying to find exactly what you are looking for. Nice job!
@pompeyo74 жыл бұрын
What a great set of tutorials helped me a great deal, thank you Daryl
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Albert , thanks for watching!
@jas88155 жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of tutorials on how to make concrete leaves, but never one as beautifully detailed as yours. Thank you for taking the time to explain it all so thoroughly. After watching, I finally feel like I could actually attempt this myself. Thanks again!
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words JA , yes give it a try . Very addicting ,be careful lol.
@tonysopranosduck4163 жыл бұрын
My word that’s a gorgeous leaf!!! I also love the idea of hanging these for an organic wall art composition along an otherwise boring fence or wall. What a great backdrop they would be with lanterns scattered amongst them. You’re so creative….and generous with your knowledge. Bless you 🙏🌈👑👑👑👑
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Some very kind words there ,thank you. They look great nestled in with perrenials ,adds some great textural interest.
@beth_21253 жыл бұрын
This 3 part tutorial was terrific. Your commentary and explanations were very good. Now I just need to find a nice big leaf to make my own. Thanks.
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words ,and wish you much success with your projects.
@Creativemonument6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking your time to make these videos. My friend wanted to make a leaf waterfall for her pool. She spent HOURS watching video until she found yours. She said, "You can tell that he really knows his stuff, so I want to try it like his." So, that is what we did. We have 3 leaves (small, medium and large). Being our 1st time, we do have a lot of little bitty air spots on them, but overall, we are extremely please, and thankful to have your videos to assist us!!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Wow,such kind words ! I'm glad that your friends project worked out.I just want everyone to be successful with their efforts.Made my morning.👍🏼😁
@FoxyStealth9 жыл бұрын
Thegris, I can't Get OVER how INCREDIBLE your work is!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
+FoxyStealth Thanks for the kind words.
@jeanniewinters8476 жыл бұрын
WOW, WOW, WOW😁😁😁 Thank you so much!!! You gave us sooo much detail. Most tuts are not this intense. I salute you as a teacher ....fantastic😎😎😎 from Sunny California
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeannie :)
@patsydonaldson27733 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial 👍 I found a Chilean rhubarb plant in our backfield, leaves are stunning so I’ll be following your tips to try create my first casting birdbath. Sending thanks from UK ❤️
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Gunnera tinctoria Is what we call Chilean Rhubarb,You will see it probably is my favorite leaf to cast kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSj0dOGYqeph84.html I did one large one that was approx 122cm x 92 cm was an awesome challenge. Good luck ,but most important have fun!
@76DEEZNUTZ10 жыл бұрын
That's awesome work. You should show the finished leaf fountain.
@mangoyacho8 жыл бұрын
Wow wow thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!
@K0nstant1naPrat10 жыл бұрын
Mr Concrete Artist..... the leaves look so realistic! Well done!!! Nice of you to share your trade with us.
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kon.Appreciate your comments. :)
@leannecabic17063 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on leaf casting. I have recently tried making my own, I could use more practical. One thing I have done to help me release the leaf from concrete is to brush the leaf with some kind of oil before I put cement on. I used olive oil the last time because that is what I had on hand. I am enjoying working with cement.
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.It does take a fair bit of practice ,just keep plugging along.The reason I don't personally use oil ,is that if it pools in places ,it has a retarding effect on the concrete cure .It will be quite visible.The other reason is ,it can interefere with painting and finishing later.But if you find it helps you ,carry on.
@mehrymartain62958 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you for teaching with patience...I feel confident that I can now make my own leaf bird bath. thank you so much for sharing your tips and knowledge with us.
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
+Mehry Martaín Good luck Mehry,and have fun ,that's the most important thing.
@roxannecasso34487 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome video's!!! I've been wanting to try this for years. Thanks to you I made my 1st leaf casting yesterday.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Congrats Roxanne ,how exciting .Let me know how it turned out.
@101boertjie7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations and processes with us. I am sure going to try this, as i have lately discovered the joys of playing with cement. I started casting a few planters, still small ones from cement. I use a lot of throw-away plastic containers for my molds and am getting pretty good results, and a few compliments also for the stuff i made so far. Today i went beserk and made 2 decent sized ones, one with 5 "containers" and one with 4. This would be a perfect flow-out from what i am currently playing with. Thanks again.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Johan.Nice to see someone catching the concrete bug.Simple containers sometimes can yield amazing results,keep it up :)
@pattik1727 жыл бұрын
really nice to see your leaves and the instructions. I'm hoping to make one the coming year.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
That's great Patti, careful can be addictive.:)
@francoisegraham24156 жыл бұрын
Part one completed part two tomorrow! Fingers crossed! Thank you . I would love to see a tutorial on bird baths ,paint ant dry brushing!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
How is it going🤞 , success I hope! Go through my library ,I have a few dry brush vids on .☺
@jacquelinemanzano93285 жыл бұрын
OMG!! You do fabulous work, I am amazed at the detail. Thank you for the tutorial
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jacqueline, Good luck if you are starting a project.
@MartinParkerMJGP4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, your on camera persona is perfect.
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
You're too kind!
@bethminer76346 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite piece so far!
@moselc093 жыл бұрын
i laughed when he said pull out your air compressor. all i have is a hair dryer or a few farts.lol
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
If you can fart through a cocktail straw, the velocity should equal that of a compressor!!😆😆👍👍
@OlysZoo6 жыл бұрын
To make de molding easier, I think I would use some cooking or baking spray on the backside of the leaf before adding the concrete. Excellent video.
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
That's a topic that comes up all the time .Cooking spray has as many downsides as up ,that's why I personally don't use it.Spray oil tends to pool in places and has an undesirable effect on the finish.As well it leaves a residue that must be removed before painting or staining. Thanks for watching ,glad you enjoyed it.
@Sandifitzy236 жыл бұрын
You are very talented.. I’ve learned lots from your videos.. thanks 😊
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I'm glad they helped you out, with your projects.👌😊
@beentheredonethatb49 жыл бұрын
I think it's wonderful that you share your skills. Thanks so much. Very informative.
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Ben,It's appreciated.Good luck and have fun playing in the mud lol.
@virginia38114 жыл бұрын
Little late to the party since this was in 2013. I have a question about birdbaths, what paint and sealer do you use that is not toxic to the birds? Love how detailed you are and informative in the 3 part concrete leaf videos.
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
Never too late .You can use any acrylic paint you like and seal with a water based sealer.
@kendracullimore80946 жыл бұрын
I'm inspired!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@bettyhall97777 жыл бұрын
really beautiful leaves
@helena35007 жыл бұрын
I love your art! Congrats! I'll try! Thanks for share!
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,hope you enjoy your time playing in the mud :)
@dougiepaine4496 жыл бұрын
hello again its the english man asking questions again. thanks for your reply about the sizes of the leaves. it would be good to see a vid if you make a very big leaf. and sorry i got confused with joining your group.lol
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
dougie paine No you're perfect ,welcome to the forum.
@dougiepaine449
6 жыл бұрын
thank you all i have to do now is find it again..lol
@wyndiefeatherstone9489 жыл бұрын
Your work is amazing! I would love to be able to do this!!!
@MsDADA508 жыл бұрын
Hvala,super objašnjeno,i lijepo,lp i svako dobro !
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
+Davorka Knezevic Hvala vam puno!
@1SheilaG20237 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get started, luv your work!
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sheila ,have fun!
@kathleent.hartmeister26186 жыл бұрын
Fascinating video! Thanks so much!
@lindafrankslowe Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing your beautiful craftsmanship, and excellent tutorials. Such a difference. Thought, would spraying the leaf with something like Pam spray help later to remove it, or would the oils mess up the concrete
@tabithagroff73387 жыл бұрын
I cant wait to make it :) Thank you for sharing.
@zeljanaa6 жыл бұрын
Awesome.Thnks for sharing idea!
@paulasmits9 жыл бұрын
outstanding work. I am speechless. Thank you for sharing
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
paulasmits You're very welcome paula.
@dulcesantana78566 жыл бұрын
Good work and beautiful
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍😉
@paulasmits9 жыл бұрын
I went to diymolds and found that website very complicated and difficult to understand. I think (think) I made an account in there but then it told me to post and I could not figure out where to do this. Totally not sayin this is any thing to do with you Thegris. You are such a nice man and easy to understand. I love your videos. I just wanted to see the pictures of your water features and how much they cost. xxoo
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
paulasmits Hey paula if you like you can find our store on facebook under...Unique garden art and gifts. Here's the link.Thanks for your kind words. facebook.com/pages/Unique-Garden-Art-Gifts/111901588878240?ref=hl
@malletiitson42616 жыл бұрын
Very beautiful !
@123verona13 жыл бұрын
Sooooo sooooo coooool!!!!!
@shahilasiddiqui81317 жыл бұрын
Beautiful arts works !
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words :)
@katzaunt9810 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks from across the pond :o)
@yohancerenee67317 жыл бұрын
wow love it
@ooohlaa137 жыл бұрын
your tutorials are so graciously shared, clear and generous. thanx so much. I was wondering if the blow torch could burn off any dried leaf parts you cannot get out? also do you have to use the nylon fibers? burning them with torch is very toxic, you are not wearing a mask. just saying.
@roxannecasso34487 жыл бұрын
It came out great! Wish I could figure out how to post a picture of it lol!
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
That's great Roxanne.If you want you can give me a message on our facebook page and attach a pic ,If you like. facebook.com/uniquegardenartvernon/
@88kallula6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@jacobadiaz12536 жыл бұрын
Qué bello arte!
@sandrasmith18567 жыл бұрын
Just a thought could u put a light oil on back of leaf before concrete to help with the removal. I also would like to the the finished water feature if possible.
@eslingerpixie4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Could you please do one on installing the rhubarb leaf fountain?
@tinboy9626 Жыл бұрын
Cool man
@cvolpone9 жыл бұрын
You do very beautiful work.
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. 😊
@patriciasolano51976 жыл бұрын
Me gusta. Y si ponias hoja-cemento-hoja . No era mas rapido? Buena idea .
@Ronny681008 жыл бұрын
Super!!!... Bravo...
@jennielynnp10 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks so much for your prompt reply, now I can't wait to get started! :-)
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
No problem Jennie ,good luck and have fun playin in the mud .I am sure it will turn out fine.
@amparitogarcia68336 жыл бұрын
LINDISIMO. FELICITACIONES.
@cathyfreeman93765 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your turtual you explain steps simple. I’ve been making Hypertufa planters and leave about two months but what is the jugs of milky stuff and what’s the purpose. You added it to your mix
@amiaggarwall7 жыл бұрын
Love your leaves. Thanks for the inspiration. we dont get premixed cretes in Kenya. what is the ratio of portland cement to sand you recomment for leaf casts ? I have found some cement bonding agent that I might use. Do i need to put wire mesh for reinforcement ?
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Ami,the beginning of this vid explains the mix kzread.info/dash/bejne/moCCy6yRnLXgqpc.html You can put steel mesh in ,but not always necessary.Good luck and have fun with your project.
@netzybullinger6507 ай бұрын
Great tutorial. My question--ratio Of water to cement ??
@indirag51017 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@elizabethhinchee99202 жыл бұрын
Can you paint right away or do they need to cure for a few days? And, after painting, what kind of sealant do you use for bird bath and how long should that cure before putting water in and allowing birds to use safely? Thank you for all your videos! They are so informative.
@iris.bitton7 жыл бұрын
wow what a great job 👏👏👏 i liked all your works! Great!! if you were living in Israel, il surly wants to be your student 😎
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Iris. :)
@alinafstrmom77256 жыл бұрын
Hi and Thank You Sir for your Awesome Detailed tutorial. 💖 What is the advantage of "wet cure" vs just letting concrete items simply dry out? I'm starting to learn to do concrete crafts for my home and would like to learn the advantages of the slower cure. Thank you kindly. 👍😁
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Good morning,without getting into a bunch of boring technical mumbo jumbo,I'll try to make it simple.The wet cure is a process to get the strongest tensile strength for your concrete,keeping it out of direct hot sunlight and wet ,help to create conditions to give you the strongest product.Because the leaves are relatively thin ,you want to create the strongest product possible.Direct sun is the enemy of all concrete .
@alinafstrmom7725
6 жыл бұрын
Got it. 👍 Thank you for your reply Sir.
@reynoldpetersen32804 жыл бұрын
Would using cooking spray on the backside of the leaf make it easier to remove the leaf from the concrete at the end?
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
You can ,I prefer not to as it can affect the finish on the leaf.
@kathykaskowitz39347 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the fiber, and what type is it? Your leaves are amazing. Thanks for the tutorial.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kathy ,the fibers can be found at a commercial concrete supply store,and even online if you google it.Thanks for the kind words.
@jennielynnp10 жыл бұрын
Hi, could you perhaps spray your leaf with Pam to make the leaf easier to remove?
@Alexlee-si4zc5 жыл бұрын
would putting an oil on ur leaf before the concrete help it come of better?
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
That's a topic that comes up all the time .Cooking spray has as many downsides as up ,that's why I personally don't use it.Spray oil tends to pool in places and has an undesirable effect on the finish.As well it leaves a residue that must be removed before painting or staining. Thanks for watching .
@scannaunderscore16 жыл бұрын
I wanted to see the bowl you started, how it turned out
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
I lost that footage of the bowl complete .If you go on our facebook link above and scroll through the photos ,you will probably see completed leaf bowls :)
@jamingammy68177 жыл бұрын
I love your work well it's an art. BEAUTIFUL! I just wanted to know if I purchased a large running vine the soft plastic I assume that's what it's called at hobby lobby a place like that. Could you make a hanging vine. I thought it would make a good starting point of a wind chimes. Would that be possible?
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Anything is possible Lorrie,were only limited by our imaginations.Not too sure if the plastic vine would be strong enough,but certainly worth the try.
@lastepiccomedy90647 жыл бұрын
awesome bro
@lisairvin66152 жыл бұрын
I’ve made some elephant leaf castings from vinyl patch concrete mix. You just add water, which seems simpler than mixing all the other ingredients together for your mix. Have you tried that?
@mrconcreteartisan
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately I sell these commercially ,and must be practically bullet proof ,so to speak. As well as of the highest quality. These are sold in Canada ,and must be able to survive considerable freeze /thaw conditions .Something that Vinyl patch or a cement all product just doesn't offer. I just can't afford to take the "easy" route I'm afraid. Our reputation is front of mind always! Hope this answers your question.
@lisairvin6615
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrconcreteartisan thanks, yes I was wondering how you can get it so thin on the edges without breaking or snapping . I just bring mine in for the winter, but I find sometimes my acrylic paint will chip after awhile. I let them cure indoors for at least 3 days before painting and coat them with a cement sealer. Not sure what’s going on. Any ideas? Btw love ur leaves!!
@mrconcreteartisan
2 жыл бұрын
@@lisairvin6615 I just feather the mix outwards toward the leaf edge. Try letting them cure for three weeks or longer.Make sure you leaf has no oil or any other residue on it before painting, the paint wont stick around if there is any kind of residue present.Also let your paint cure for a few days as well before sealing. Hope this helps ,let me knpow how you make out.
@pauldejesus96446 жыл бұрын
awesome vid i live in Washington can i grow the leafs
@123verona13 жыл бұрын
Can I ask where you are based out of and what you charge for a majority of your pieces between the large and extra-large size leaves
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
We just recently retired, we were based out of Vernon British Columbia. The price is a funny thing ,it all has to do with your customer base and what your market can bare. It will also depend on your skill level and final product appearance. Once there is a good demand for your efforts you can raise the price accordingly. Factors we took for pricing *Painted or stained or raw *Degree of difficulty *Size of finished leaf *Type of leaf (rare) All these would be taken into consideration. All I can give you is a ball park ,From $25.00 the the highest was $2500.00
@carmenroupp6537 жыл бұрын
cool
@greenthumbelina73316 жыл бұрын
You inspired my friend & I to try our hands at making leaves, which we did a couple of days ago. Thanks so much!!! However, I do have a few questions ...how many days do you rewet the unmolded leaf so it cures well? I have sprayed mine with water twice a day for the past 2 days & recovered with the plastic. I think you referred to this as wet curing. I couldn't find the poly fibers to add to the mix or the dry powder colorant either. Also do you seal your leaves before applying the acrylic paint and how soon can they be painted after unmolding? I'm in the US any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
You can keep spraying once a day for ten days or so is good ,keep them out of the sun. Here is a link for pigment and fibres in the U.S. on line sales www.buddyrhodes.com/ . Seal your leaves after you have painted them.Go ahead and paint after the 10 days , some folks wait a month ,but I think that's over kill. the main goal is to have fun with your projects ,I hope you are ,and oh be careful very addicting 🤣
@greenthumbelina7331
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information ....and YES I can already tell that it is very addicting (I've already made more and now my daughter wants to come over and make some of these), this is such a fun addition to my outside art projects. Thanks again!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
👍😄 That's so awesome ,the more the merry! Soon you'll be checking out all the leaves in the neighborhood lol.
@NancyMillerParsons
4 жыл бұрын
mrconcreteartisan Thanks for your tutorial! How long do you let the leaves cure before you paint them?
@123verona13 жыл бұрын
Do you have any fountains that you put together?
@Lolitaport2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work! What is the average price for your leafs?
@mrconcreteartisan
2 жыл бұрын
That's a real tough one to answer.You can only charge what you think your local market can bare. Also depends on the quality of the work,craftsmanship,materials used ,as well as the rarity of the leaf that is cast . Size also can be a determining factor. We always had a large selection of various leaves at different price points to appeal to all regardless of budget. Hosta leaf could go for $25 , Painted Gunnera for $350 and the most we ever charged and sold was $ 2,500.
@taniamara75775 жыл бұрын
Lindo!!!💚👏👏👏
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
😘
@manishpanwar52027 жыл бұрын
Hi , its beautiful...tell me what paints dyu use for the finish ?
@AnneKillcoyneАй бұрын
I have green from the leave in some areas, how can I remove that?
@mrconcreteartisan
Ай бұрын
Just let your concrete cure for a couple weeks .Then a gentle scrub with a tooth brush with soap and water.
@GingerLeeH4 жыл бұрын
Hi. Ive made some. question... How do I find a market for this Leaf Art?
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
Facebook ,instagram ...free and easy,just have to build a following.👍
@cheriborisov44527 жыл бұрын
What do you use for the color? Do you suggest adding an iron oxxid pigment to the mix or do you use a special kind of paint after your mold is complete?
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
You can use iron oxide pigment ,I have in the past and still use a green oxide.Takes a bit to get % right.I do paint a lot using any High quality exterior latex paint.Acrylic craft paints work remarkably well.You must seal your project after both oxide and paint applications.
@Alexlee-si4zc5 жыл бұрын
the wet cure... is that becuase u did it the next day? for me i left mine about 4 days andits now out in the front garden
@debbieshreve14166 жыл бұрын
how many days to you spray them after
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
I Debbie sorry for my slow response.About 10 days of wet curing.👍😉
@paulasmits9 жыл бұрын
nice man muscels
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
paulasmits Lol.(blush ) thanks.
@2rosie2100
6 жыл бұрын
paulasmits I agree...lol
@pariapsara9 жыл бұрын
Will the edges of the leaf break off it you accidentally hit it against something? Or will it not chip or break?
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
The leaf in general is pretty resilient ,although yes, the edges can get damaged if you are careless when handling.No different than a ceramic or concrete pot,care must be used,
@JohnWalker-vt7ud7 жыл бұрын
Wow! These molds are amazing! I'm curious as to where you come across leaves that size? LOL
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Hey john ,from my gardens in the back of the studio.The largest leaf I cast was a Gunnera leaf measuring 5 foot by 4 foot.
@JohnWalker-vt7ud
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I am from Texas and I've never came across any leaves that big. Your work is amazing and I am truly jealous I don't have leaves that size to make such cool designs :(
@katzaunt9810 жыл бұрын
Fantastic :o)
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Why Thank-you Pippa. :)
@macoeur11225 жыл бұрын
Help! I just cast my first leaf...an elephant ear....and it came out absolutely beautifully.... I just flipped it after 24 hrs...had it setting on my pile of sand and was going around the edges with a Dremel until it died (battery operated), then was just finishing up with a serrated knife and apparently pushed too hard for the lack of sand under the sides and it SPLIT!...right down the middle. :((( It was practically perfect and I'm so bummed out. I'm wondering if there's any way to repair it. I guess I'll let it cure and do some research. Thinking of maybe flipping it back down, with sand supporting it, and "painting on some Rapid-Set Cement All ....maybe with some type of reinforcing material.... Maybe my first leaf can be a "kintsugi" leaf :(? :)? I should mention that I used Quickrete Vinyl Patch (nothing else added) in case that makes any difference.
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Bummer, could have been the vinyl patch.Did you have any fibers or reinforcement in there?Rapid set isn't great for that purpose.Glue it back together using some PL premium or ultra construction adhesive.Works great.
@macoeur1122
5 жыл бұрын
o.k. two more questions... :) 1. What do you think about gluing it back together with one of the construction adhesives you mentioned... then coat the back with a concrete bonding adhesive and then add another 1/2 of the same vinyl patch? I think I was probably asking too much of the stuff. It was only around 1/2 to 3/4" thick..(thought I made it thicker along the ridge/center, but the depth of the leaf (spine?) apparently "encroached" on the supposed extra thickness....And the leaf was pretty huge...and no, I didn't add any reinforcment...probably should have....(and should have shaved off some of the spine thickness.... I started over and made one quite a bit thicker while the first one (now two:) is curing. Second attempt slumped over the edge of the leaf by around 1" (sheesh!...a lot of "learning experiences") 2. What do you think the best tool is for grinding down that inch?... and can this be done after it's cured?
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
MaCoeur Gosh sorry I'm late . # 1 Yes you could ,but only after the glue has cured a couple days.You can also lay a piece of 1/4 or 1/2 inch hardware cloth ( wire) on top then your patch. #2 Seems like you answered a lot of your own questions there. If you 're getting a lot of slump like that ,good chance your mix is far too wet .You can get it off in the first hour after you've finished,after that don't touch it.Wait a couple of days and grind it of with a masonry disc on an angle grinder . Careful ,safety first ,goggles etc...
@macoeur1122
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your advice. Just found out I can rent an angle grinder at Home Depot so I won't have to buy one (I don't plan on letting this happen again) So the first one was too thin...and the second one, because it was thicker (and therefore, heavier), slumped down when I wasn't lookin'! Next time, I'll go back and check on it after about 1/2 hr and cut off excessive edges. Thought I had the mixture pretty dry, but maybe I'll try just a bit dryer next time. Your make it look so easy! I think I can salvage both with a little extra attention. :)
@snoozin101110 жыл бұрын
I am having trouble finding the green colorant. Can you please let me know where I can find it? The local stores only carry brown, red and charcoal. Thanks. Oh and I enjoyed your tutorials very much!
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Hi susan,don't know where you're located, but sculpture supply Canada has it available online, or you can try interstar,large concrete mixture supply company, also can be purchased online.
@snoozin1011
10 жыл бұрын
I'm near Chicago. Do you know of any dealers in the states?
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Susan,I personally don't know in your area ,but go to diymolds.com we are a open forum on concrete art and mold making and casting techniques.There is a guest question section ,were I'm sure someone would answer your question.If you care to register you can view more of my and others projects.Great group of people on there.
@snoozin1011
10 жыл бұрын
thanks a bunch. I will check it out!
@RoxanneVonBoxcarbutt8 жыл бұрын
try spraying the leaf with a mold release, or cooking spray...
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input Roxanne.I covered in a few vids, and some comments as to why I don't use sprays or releases.I personally avoid them ,but that's just my opinion.Everyone is free to do as they like,if they are happy with the results is the most important:)
@RoxanneVonBoxcarbutt
8 жыл бұрын
Thak you.
@ninjacat1088 жыл бұрын
What type of paint do you use, or do you add color to the cement before applying to the leaf?
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
You can use any acrylic paint to these projects.You can also use concrete dyes to your concrete mix.
@123verona13 жыл бұрын
Are you still doing this??
@wallyzeisig9 жыл бұрын
What do you charge per leaf? Do you have a website where we can see your products?
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
***** Prices really vary by size,variety of leaf, and complexity of the cast.You can see us on facebook at ...Unique garden art and gifts.Thanks for your interest.
@MartaMariaRomaoTRibas6 жыл бұрын
Amei!
@aquila_thorne9 жыл бұрын
Do you have a website or facebook page by any chance?
Пікірлер: 185
8 years ago? How am I just now seeing this so awesome
11 years later I find this video but this is really nice! Great inspiration!
@mrconcreteartisan
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for so many amazing videos! The best tutorials and easiest I have come across. It makes it so much easier to just pop onto your channel for whatever I need to know or learn rather than searching forever (it seems) :) on KZread. With such a vast variety of information, it can get frustrating trying to find exactly what you are looking for. Nice job!
What a great set of tutorials helped me a great deal, thank you Daryl
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Albert , thanks for watching!
I've watched a lot of tutorials on how to make concrete leaves, but never one as beautifully detailed as yours. Thank you for taking the time to explain it all so thoroughly. After watching, I finally feel like I could actually attempt this myself. Thanks again!
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words JA , yes give it a try . Very addicting ,be careful lol.
My word that’s a gorgeous leaf!!! I also love the idea of hanging these for an organic wall art composition along an otherwise boring fence or wall. What a great backdrop they would be with lanterns scattered amongst them. You’re so creative….and generous with your knowledge. Bless you 🙏🌈👑👑👑👑
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Some very kind words there ,thank you. They look great nestled in with perrenials ,adds some great textural interest.
This 3 part tutorial was terrific. Your commentary and explanations were very good. Now I just need to find a nice big leaf to make my own. Thanks.
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words ,and wish you much success with your projects.
Thank you so much for taking your time to make these videos. My friend wanted to make a leaf waterfall for her pool. She spent HOURS watching video until she found yours. She said, "You can tell that he really knows his stuff, so I want to try it like his." So, that is what we did. We have 3 leaves (small, medium and large). Being our 1st time, we do have a lot of little bitty air spots on them, but overall, we are extremely please, and thankful to have your videos to assist us!!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Wow,such kind words ! I'm glad that your friends project worked out.I just want everyone to be successful with their efforts.Made my morning.👍🏼😁
Thegris, I can't Get OVER how INCREDIBLE your work is!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
+FoxyStealth Thanks for the kind words.
WOW, WOW, WOW😁😁😁 Thank you so much!!! You gave us sooo much detail. Most tuts are not this intense. I salute you as a teacher ....fantastic😎😎😎 from Sunny California
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeannie :)
Great tutorial 👍 I found a Chilean rhubarb plant in our backfield, leaves are stunning so I’ll be following your tips to try create my first casting birdbath. Sending thanks from UK ❤️
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Gunnera tinctoria Is what we call Chilean Rhubarb,You will see it probably is my favorite leaf to cast kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKSj0dOGYqeph84.html I did one large one that was approx 122cm x 92 cm was an awesome challenge. Good luck ,but most important have fun!
That's awesome work. You should show the finished leaf fountain.
Wow wow thank you for being so generous with your knowledge!
Mr Concrete Artist..... the leaves look so realistic! Well done!!! Nice of you to share your trade with us.
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kon.Appreciate your comments. :)
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on leaf casting. I have recently tried making my own, I could use more practical. One thing I have done to help me release the leaf from concrete is to brush the leaf with some kind of oil before I put cement on. I used olive oil the last time because that is what I had on hand. I am enjoying working with cement.
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words.It does take a fair bit of practice ,just keep plugging along.The reason I don't personally use oil ,is that if it pools in places ,it has a retarding effect on the concrete cure .It will be quite visible.The other reason is ,it can interefere with painting and finishing later.But if you find it helps you ,carry on.
Wow, thank you for teaching with patience...I feel confident that I can now make my own leaf bird bath. thank you so much for sharing your tips and knowledge with us.
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
+Mehry Martaín Good luck Mehry,and have fun ,that's the most important thing.
Thanks for the awesome video's!!! I've been wanting to try this for years. Thanks to you I made my 1st leaf casting yesterday.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Congrats Roxanne ,how exciting .Let me know how it turned out.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations and processes with us. I am sure going to try this, as i have lately discovered the joys of playing with cement. I started casting a few planters, still small ones from cement. I use a lot of throw-away plastic containers for my molds and am getting pretty good results, and a few compliments also for the stuff i made so far. Today i went beserk and made 2 decent sized ones, one with 5 "containers" and one with 4. This would be a perfect flow-out from what i am currently playing with. Thanks again.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Johan.Nice to see someone catching the concrete bug.Simple containers sometimes can yield amazing results,keep it up :)
really nice to see your leaves and the instructions. I'm hoping to make one the coming year.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
That's great Patti, careful can be addictive.:)
Part one completed part two tomorrow! Fingers crossed! Thank you . I would love to see a tutorial on bird baths ,paint ant dry brushing!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
How is it going🤞 , success I hope! Go through my library ,I have a few dry brush vids on .☺
OMG!! You do fabulous work, I am amazed at the detail. Thank you for the tutorial
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jacqueline, Good luck if you are starting a project.
Great tutorial, your on camera persona is perfect.
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
You're too kind!
this is my favorite piece so far!
i laughed when he said pull out your air compressor. all i have is a hair dryer or a few farts.lol
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
If you can fart through a cocktail straw, the velocity should equal that of a compressor!!😆😆👍👍
To make de molding easier, I think I would use some cooking or baking spray on the backside of the leaf before adding the concrete. Excellent video.
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
That's a topic that comes up all the time .Cooking spray has as many downsides as up ,that's why I personally don't use it.Spray oil tends to pool in places and has an undesirable effect on the finish.As well it leaves a residue that must be removed before painting or staining. Thanks for watching ,glad you enjoyed it.
You are very talented.. I’ve learned lots from your videos.. thanks 😊
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and I'm glad they helped you out, with your projects.👌😊
I think it's wonderful that you share your skills. Thanks so much. Very informative.
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment Ben,It's appreciated.Good luck and have fun playing in the mud lol.
Little late to the party since this was in 2013. I have a question about birdbaths, what paint and sealer do you use that is not toxic to the birds? Love how detailed you are and informative in the 3 part concrete leaf videos.
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
Never too late .You can use any acrylic paint you like and seal with a water based sealer.
I'm inspired!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
really beautiful leaves
I love your art! Congrats! I'll try! Thanks for share!
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks ,hope you enjoy your time playing in the mud :)
hello again its the english man asking questions again. thanks for your reply about the sizes of the leaves. it would be good to see a vid if you make a very big leaf. and sorry i got confused with joining your group.lol
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
dougie paine No you're perfect ,welcome to the forum.
@dougiepaine449
6 жыл бұрын
thank you all i have to do now is find it again..lol
Your work is amazing! I would love to be able to do this!!!
Hvala,super objašnjeno,i lijepo,lp i svako dobro !
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
+Davorka Knezevic Hvala vam puno!
I can't wait to get started, luv your work!
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sheila ,have fun!
Fascinating video! Thanks so much!
thank you so much for sharing your beautiful craftsmanship, and excellent tutorials. Such a difference. Thought, would spraying the leaf with something like Pam spray help later to remove it, or would the oils mess up the concrete
I cant wait to make it :) Thank you for sharing.
Awesome.Thnks for sharing idea!
outstanding work. I am speechless. Thank you for sharing
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
paulasmits You're very welcome paula.
Good work and beautiful
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍😉
I went to diymolds and found that website very complicated and difficult to understand. I think (think) I made an account in there but then it told me to post and I could not figure out where to do this. Totally not sayin this is any thing to do with you Thegris. You are such a nice man and easy to understand. I love your videos. I just wanted to see the pictures of your water features and how much they cost. xxoo
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
paulasmits Hey paula if you like you can find our store on facebook under...Unique garden art and gifts. Here's the link.Thanks for your kind words. facebook.com/pages/Unique-Garden-Art-Gifts/111901588878240?ref=hl
Very beautiful !
Sooooo sooooo coooool!!!!!
Beautiful arts works !
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words :)
My pleasure, thanks from across the pond :o)
wow love it
your tutorials are so graciously shared, clear and generous. thanx so much. I was wondering if the blow torch could burn off any dried leaf parts you cannot get out? also do you have to use the nylon fibers? burning them with torch is very toxic, you are not wearing a mask. just saying.
It came out great! Wish I could figure out how to post a picture of it lol!
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
That's great Roxanne.If you want you can give me a message on our facebook page and attach a pic ,If you like. facebook.com/uniquegardenartvernon/
Fantastic
Qué bello arte!
Just a thought could u put a light oil on back of leaf before concrete to help with the removal. I also would like to the the finished water feature if possible.
Thanks for the great video. Could you please do one on installing the rhubarb leaf fountain?
Cool man
You do very beautiful work.
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. 😊
Me gusta. Y si ponias hoja-cemento-hoja . No era mas rapido? Buena idea .
Super!!!... Bravo...
Hi, thanks so much for your prompt reply, now I can't wait to get started! :-)
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
No problem Jennie ,good luck and have fun playin in the mud .I am sure it will turn out fine.
LINDISIMO. FELICITACIONES.
Enjoyed your turtual you explain steps simple. I’ve been making Hypertufa planters and leave about two months but what is the jugs of milky stuff and what’s the purpose. You added it to your mix
Love your leaves. Thanks for the inspiration. we dont get premixed cretes in Kenya. what is the ratio of portland cement to sand you recomment for leaf casts ? I have found some cement bonding agent that I might use. Do i need to put wire mesh for reinforcement ?
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Ami,the beginning of this vid explains the mix kzread.info/dash/bejne/moCCy6yRnLXgqpc.html You can put steel mesh in ,but not always necessary.Good luck and have fun with your project.
Great tutorial. My question--ratio Of water to cement ??
Awesome
Can you paint right away or do they need to cure for a few days? And, after painting, what kind of sealant do you use for bird bath and how long should that cure before putting water in and allowing birds to use safely? Thank you for all your videos! They are so informative.
wow what a great job 👏👏👏 i liked all your works! Great!! if you were living in Israel, il surly wants to be your student 😎
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Iris. :)
Hi and Thank You Sir for your Awesome Detailed tutorial. 💖 What is the advantage of "wet cure" vs just letting concrete items simply dry out? I'm starting to learn to do concrete crafts for my home and would like to learn the advantages of the slower cure. Thank you kindly. 👍😁
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Good morning,without getting into a bunch of boring technical mumbo jumbo,I'll try to make it simple.The wet cure is a process to get the strongest tensile strength for your concrete,keeping it out of direct hot sunlight and wet ,help to create conditions to give you the strongest product.Because the leaves are relatively thin ,you want to create the strongest product possible.Direct sun is the enemy of all concrete .
@alinafstrmom7725
6 жыл бұрын
Got it. 👍 Thank you for your reply Sir.
Would using cooking spray on the backside of the leaf make it easier to remove the leaf from the concrete at the end?
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
You can ,I prefer not to as it can affect the finish on the leaf.
Where do you get the fiber, and what type is it? Your leaves are amazing. Thanks for the tutorial.
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kathy ,the fibers can be found at a commercial concrete supply store,and even online if you google it.Thanks for the kind words.
Hi, could you perhaps spray your leaf with Pam to make the leaf easier to remove?
would putting an oil on ur leaf before the concrete help it come of better?
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
That's a topic that comes up all the time .Cooking spray has as many downsides as up ,that's why I personally don't use it.Spray oil tends to pool in places and has an undesirable effect on the finish.As well it leaves a residue that must be removed before painting or staining. Thanks for watching .
I wanted to see the bowl you started, how it turned out
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
I lost that footage of the bowl complete .If you go on our facebook link above and scroll through the photos ,you will probably see completed leaf bowls :)
I love your work well it's an art. BEAUTIFUL! I just wanted to know if I purchased a large running vine the soft plastic I assume that's what it's called at hobby lobby a place like that. Could you make a hanging vine. I thought it would make a good starting point of a wind chimes. Would that be possible?
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Anything is possible Lorrie,were only limited by our imaginations.Not too sure if the plastic vine would be strong enough,but certainly worth the try.
awesome bro
I’ve made some elephant leaf castings from vinyl patch concrete mix. You just add water, which seems simpler than mixing all the other ingredients together for your mix. Have you tried that?
@mrconcreteartisan
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately I sell these commercially ,and must be practically bullet proof ,so to speak. As well as of the highest quality. These are sold in Canada ,and must be able to survive considerable freeze /thaw conditions .Something that Vinyl patch or a cement all product just doesn't offer. I just can't afford to take the "easy" route I'm afraid. Our reputation is front of mind always! Hope this answers your question.
@lisairvin6615
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrconcreteartisan thanks, yes I was wondering how you can get it so thin on the edges without breaking or snapping . I just bring mine in for the winter, but I find sometimes my acrylic paint will chip after awhile. I let them cure indoors for at least 3 days before painting and coat them with a cement sealer. Not sure what’s going on. Any ideas? Btw love ur leaves!!
@mrconcreteartisan
2 жыл бұрын
@@lisairvin6615 I just feather the mix outwards toward the leaf edge. Try letting them cure for three weeks or longer.Make sure you leaf has no oil or any other residue on it before painting, the paint wont stick around if there is any kind of residue present.Also let your paint cure for a few days as well before sealing. Hope this helps ,let me knpow how you make out.
awesome vid i live in Washington can i grow the leafs
Can I ask where you are based out of and what you charge for a majority of your pieces between the large and extra-large size leaves
@mrconcreteartisan
3 жыл бұрын
We just recently retired, we were based out of Vernon British Columbia. The price is a funny thing ,it all has to do with your customer base and what your market can bare. It will also depend on your skill level and final product appearance. Once there is a good demand for your efforts you can raise the price accordingly. Factors we took for pricing *Painted or stained or raw *Degree of difficulty *Size of finished leaf *Type of leaf (rare) All these would be taken into consideration. All I can give you is a ball park ,From $25.00 the the highest was $2500.00
cool
You inspired my friend & I to try our hands at making leaves, which we did a couple of days ago. Thanks so much!!! However, I do have a few questions ...how many days do you rewet the unmolded leaf so it cures well? I have sprayed mine with water twice a day for the past 2 days & recovered with the plastic. I think you referred to this as wet curing. I couldn't find the poly fibers to add to the mix or the dry powder colorant either. Also do you seal your leaves before applying the acrylic paint and how soon can they be painted after unmolding? I'm in the US any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
You can keep spraying once a day for ten days or so is good ,keep them out of the sun. Here is a link for pigment and fibres in the U.S. on line sales www.buddyrhodes.com/ . Seal your leaves after you have painted them.Go ahead and paint after the 10 days , some folks wait a month ,but I think that's over kill. the main goal is to have fun with your projects ,I hope you are ,and oh be careful very addicting 🤣
@greenthumbelina7331
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information ....and YES I can already tell that it is very addicting (I've already made more and now my daughter wants to come over and make some of these), this is such a fun addition to my outside art projects. Thanks again!
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
👍😄 That's so awesome ,the more the merry! Soon you'll be checking out all the leaves in the neighborhood lol.
@NancyMillerParsons
4 жыл бұрын
mrconcreteartisan Thanks for your tutorial! How long do you let the leaves cure before you paint them?
Do you have any fountains that you put together?
Beautiful work! What is the average price for your leafs?
@mrconcreteartisan
2 жыл бұрын
That's a real tough one to answer.You can only charge what you think your local market can bare. Also depends on the quality of the work,craftsmanship,materials used ,as well as the rarity of the leaf that is cast . Size also can be a determining factor. We always had a large selection of various leaves at different price points to appeal to all regardless of budget. Hosta leaf could go for $25 , Painted Gunnera for $350 and the most we ever charged and sold was $ 2,500.
Lindo!!!💚👏👏👏
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
😘
Hi , its beautiful...tell me what paints dyu use for the finish ?
I have green from the leave in some areas, how can I remove that?
@mrconcreteartisan
Ай бұрын
Just let your concrete cure for a couple weeks .Then a gentle scrub with a tooth brush with soap and water.
Hi. Ive made some. question... How do I find a market for this Leaf Art?
@mrconcreteartisan
4 жыл бұрын
Facebook ,instagram ...free and easy,just have to build a following.👍
What do you use for the color? Do you suggest adding an iron oxxid pigment to the mix or do you use a special kind of paint after your mold is complete?
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
You can use iron oxide pigment ,I have in the past and still use a green oxide.Takes a bit to get % right.I do paint a lot using any High quality exterior latex paint.Acrylic craft paints work remarkably well.You must seal your project after both oxide and paint applications.
the wet cure... is that becuase u did it the next day? for me i left mine about 4 days andits now out in the front garden
how many days to you spray them after
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
I Debbie sorry for my slow response.About 10 days of wet curing.👍😉
nice man muscels
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
paulasmits Lol.(blush ) thanks.
@2rosie2100
6 жыл бұрын
paulasmits I agree...lol
Will the edges of the leaf break off it you accidentally hit it against something? Or will it not chip or break?
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
The leaf in general is pretty resilient ,although yes, the edges can get damaged if you are careless when handling.No different than a ceramic or concrete pot,care must be used,
Wow! These molds are amazing! I'm curious as to where you come across leaves that size? LOL
@mrconcreteartisan
7 жыл бұрын
Hey john ,from my gardens in the back of the studio.The largest leaf I cast was a Gunnera leaf measuring 5 foot by 4 foot.
@JohnWalker-vt7ud
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I am from Texas and I've never came across any leaves that big. Your work is amazing and I am truly jealous I don't have leaves that size to make such cool designs :(
Fantastic :o)
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Why Thank-you Pippa. :)
Help! I just cast my first leaf...an elephant ear....and it came out absolutely beautifully.... I just flipped it after 24 hrs...had it setting on my pile of sand and was going around the edges with a Dremel until it died (battery operated), then was just finishing up with a serrated knife and apparently pushed too hard for the lack of sand under the sides and it SPLIT!...right down the middle. :((( It was practically perfect and I'm so bummed out. I'm wondering if there's any way to repair it. I guess I'll let it cure and do some research. Thinking of maybe flipping it back down, with sand supporting it, and "painting on some Rapid-Set Cement All ....maybe with some type of reinforcing material.... Maybe my first leaf can be a "kintsugi" leaf :(? :)? I should mention that I used Quickrete Vinyl Patch (nothing else added) in case that makes any difference.
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Bummer, could have been the vinyl patch.Did you have any fibers or reinforcement in there?Rapid set isn't great for that purpose.Glue it back together using some PL premium or ultra construction adhesive.Works great.
@macoeur1122
5 жыл бұрын
o.k. two more questions... :) 1. What do you think about gluing it back together with one of the construction adhesives you mentioned... then coat the back with a concrete bonding adhesive and then add another 1/2 of the same vinyl patch? I think I was probably asking too much of the stuff. It was only around 1/2 to 3/4" thick..(thought I made it thicker along the ridge/center, but the depth of the leaf (spine?) apparently "encroached" on the supposed extra thickness....And the leaf was pretty huge...and no, I didn't add any reinforcment...probably should have....(and should have shaved off some of the spine thickness.... I started over and made one quite a bit thicker while the first one (now two:) is curing. Second attempt slumped over the edge of the leaf by around 1" (sheesh!...a lot of "learning experiences") 2. What do you think the best tool is for grinding down that inch?... and can this be done after it's cured?
@mrconcreteartisan
5 жыл бұрын
MaCoeur Gosh sorry I'm late . # 1 Yes you could ,but only after the glue has cured a couple days.You can also lay a piece of 1/4 or 1/2 inch hardware cloth ( wire) on top then your patch. #2 Seems like you answered a lot of your own questions there. If you 're getting a lot of slump like that ,good chance your mix is far too wet .You can get it off in the first hour after you've finished,after that don't touch it.Wait a couple of days and grind it of with a masonry disc on an angle grinder . Careful ,safety first ,goggles etc...
@macoeur1122
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your advice. Just found out I can rent an angle grinder at Home Depot so I won't have to buy one (I don't plan on letting this happen again) So the first one was too thin...and the second one, because it was thicker (and therefore, heavier), slumped down when I wasn't lookin'! Next time, I'll go back and check on it after about 1/2 hr and cut off excessive edges. Thought I had the mixture pretty dry, but maybe I'll try just a bit dryer next time. Your make it look so easy! I think I can salvage both with a little extra attention. :)
I am having trouble finding the green colorant. Can you please let me know where I can find it? The local stores only carry brown, red and charcoal. Thanks. Oh and I enjoyed your tutorials very much!
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Hi susan,don't know where you're located, but sculpture supply Canada has it available online, or you can try interstar,large concrete mixture supply company, also can be purchased online.
@snoozin1011
10 жыл бұрын
I'm near Chicago. Do you know of any dealers in the states?
@mrconcreteartisan
10 жыл бұрын
Hey Susan,I personally don't know in your area ,but go to diymolds.com we are a open forum on concrete art and mold making and casting techniques.There is a guest question section ,were I'm sure someone would answer your question.If you care to register you can view more of my and others projects.Great group of people on there.
@snoozin1011
10 жыл бұрын
thanks a bunch. I will check it out!
try spraying the leaf with a mold release, or cooking spray...
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input Roxanne.I covered in a few vids, and some comments as to why I don't use sprays or releases.I personally avoid them ,but that's just my opinion.Everyone is free to do as they like,if they are happy with the results is the most important:)
@RoxanneVonBoxcarbutt
8 жыл бұрын
Thak you.
What type of paint do you use, or do you add color to the cement before applying to the leaf?
@mrconcreteartisan
8 жыл бұрын
You can use any acrylic paint to these projects.You can also use concrete dyes to your concrete mix.
Are you still doing this??
What do you charge per leaf? Do you have a website where we can see your products?
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
***** Prices really vary by size,variety of leaf, and complexity of the cast.You can see us on facebook at ...Unique garden art and gifts.Thanks for your interest.
Amei!
Do you have a website or facebook page by any chance?
@mrconcreteartisan
9 жыл бұрын
Facebook under "Unique garden art & gifts". :)
Normally how much this one?
@mrconcreteartisan
6 жыл бұрын
Sorry ,I don't discuss pricing on KZread.