First attempt: DIY rocky caves

That looks wicked cool! Definately NOT looking like something man made....good job, cant wait to see it wet!
 
Aside from making the cave float will the resin seal in the cement and color? Im taking your basic idea and modifying it into a backgroung with caves. I have access to marble and would be sealing the whole thing to it. Also could you use an airbrush and spray the colors onto the cement before adding the resin?
 
MIKE D said:
Aside from making the cave float will the resin seal in the cement and color? Im taking your basic idea and modifying it into a backgroung with caves. I have access to marble and would be sealing the whole thing to it. Also could you use an airbrush and spray the colors onto the cement before adding the resin?
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Heres a couple of things I have learn't...

1. Resin = EVIL!!!
2. Resin eats styrofoam/polystyrene
3. Resin draws the paint out of the concrete and forms unsightly blobs
4. Resin = EVIL!!!

The airbrush idea is great and should work very well! I used sponge and a piece of mutton cloth dipped in a weak mixture of powdered paint and water then dabbed it on.

maverickprince said:
Check out my thread that might come in handy... I used Fiberglass Resin as well... with success I might add.
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Nice! got any updated pics? :)

How long did it take to cure? The resin in my pond is STILL leaching white stuff and it's been nearly 3 weeks now! :mad2:
 
I heard somewhere that when it stops smelling of fumes, then it's okay to try immersing it then doing some water changes... I was in no rush, so I think it was a few weeks airing out then a few more weeks of water changes... totally on the safe side.

I'll update some pics in a few weeks... just finishing up a *volcano*. lol.

Good luck with your project!
 
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