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Forum: Hypertufa and ConcreteReplies: 4, Views: 29
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AlohaHoya
Keaau, HI
(Zone 11)

February 23, 2006
03:54 AM

Post #2065108

I notice that many grots and fantasy creatures have facial features added, carved...and that the surfaces aren't always just smooooooooth.

Is there a big secret to the eybrows/nose/lips additions? Must there be 'hardware' to hold up the 'tufa...like wire?

If chicken wire or other wire (with holes) is used, do you fill the holes with newspaper...understand what I am asking? Doesn't the 'tufa just flow thru it?

If you sculp the 'tufa...at what point in the consistency do you sculp? All at once or a bit at a time?

Can you answer these questions...or direct me to the info that does. Having never made a piece yet...I guess I am asking the obvious...but just wait til I get started!!!

Carol

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