Victor used History Stones concrete molds to complete the balusters (Venetian style baluser), rails, newel posts and the History Stones Tuscany Column. He did an outstanding job!
During these hot last days of summer is a good time to put your dreams to action by ordering your concrete molds now, while on sale, so you can have them ready to use in the soon coming cooler days of fall. Good Idea right!
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It is best to let your concrete project stay in the mold until the color of the concrete has lightened significantly and is close to a light gray or white.
I hope this little bit of information is helpful. As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Happy Holidays!
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One key tool to pouring concrete is using a vibrating table. If you want to eliminate air bubbles and speed up your pouring process this table is a dream. You can keep the table on as you pour the mixture in your mold, and watch it settle smoothly for a professional smooth cast.
Purchasing a vibrating table can cost close to $1K. So... Here is our DIY tutorial for making your own vibrating table. This project will save you space and hundreds of dollars.
The motor that we sell will sufficiently vibrate between 150-350 lbs of concrete per application. Check out other customer reviews for this motor.
You can apply a dimmer switch to control the speed for lighter projects below 150 lbs.
For large concrete projects above 400 lbs. add another motor (possibly to a larger table.) I hope this concept is helpful for some of you! I know it is a great option for a lot of people who do not want to spend a lot of money on a vibrating table.
♦ Mountable Vibrating Motor – $218– ( the orange one in the picture is different than the link. We sell both however the one in the link is more powerful and less expensive.)
♦ Plywood– 2x 2ft or 3x3ft
♦ Hardware- Carriage bolts, washers, and wing nuts.
♦ Tire– Any standard size tire
Simply attach the tire to the plywood with the carriage bolts and mount the motor in the center of the tire. Create a hole in the side of the tire so you can pass the motor power cord through.
Here are our video instructions for making this vibrating table!
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It made my day just opening the email from Hernandez with these photos. What a thoughtful gift for his community. Hernandez delivered this customized bench to his local sheriffs office as a gift to express his gratitude for their hard work.
Here is what Hernandez had to say about his project.
" A few days ago my wife & I had the honor to meet and stand among these gentlemen that serve and protect our city. I can't thank them enough for the hard work they put into building a stronger and safer community here in the City of Deltona and the County of Volusia.
The Kindly accepted our appreciation bench, a small token of gratitude that we can not compare to the greatness in their daily valor. Every day they put their lives on the line for us citizens and among the negative things going on in this small community can make changes for the greater good, and have a positive outlook instead of allowing the bad to vanquish us." Angel Hernandez @lifeisdogs
More photos:
Want to make your own personalized bench? Here are the tips and tricks behind his process. Thank you again Angel Hernandez for sharing these photos as well as your instructions!!
1x Bench Mold-
4x Vynal Lettering - (This site lets you customize fonts and placement) You will need 4 of each letter for thickness
1x 80 lb bag of concrete- Or 2 60 lb bags for our large curved bench and double bench leg
1x can Ace Metallic Paint ( or any other outdoor paint of your choosing)
- Paint brushes in a few different sizes
* Remove the sticky film from the Vynal then place your letters on the mold
(Make sure the writing is backwards or mirrored, as shown in the photo)
* Spray cooking spray evenly over the inside of the bench mold and on the letters.
* Pour the concrete mixture into the mold slowly and tapp the sides of the bench mold to get air bubbles out.
* Let dry for 24hrs. If you leave it longer that is fine.
* Remove your Vynal letters
* Tape the stencil to the bench (over the letters)
* Use paint brushes and paint to fill in your letters
* Let the paint dry
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1x 60 lb bag of basic concrete mix— Quikrete or Sakrete ready to use mixtures will work great!
1x Set of Plastic molds- History Stones Cortona Planter.
1x Base mold- Small Base Mold
1x Trowel/ hoe/ or shovel- For mixing the concrete
1x Plastic Tub for mixing- similar to what is shown in the photo below.
1x Can of cooking spray- Used as a lubricant for your mold.
1x gallon- Water!! of course you will need water. I recommend having a gallon or less on hand. You will slowly mix this in until you have the right consistency.
]]>Create a large concrete sphere using a yoga ball!!
Click the video below for step by step instructions.
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1) History Stones 10" 12" 15" molds
2) White mortar mix (white cement and white sand)
3) High quality integral colors (powder)
4) High gloss acrylic sealer
5) Some creative techniques of his own
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* This is the exact kit in the picture. You can find it for sale for $74.00 at MosaicArtSupply.com
Adhesive and Grout tools--
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