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Forum: Hypertufa and ConcreteReplies: 26, Views: 92
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4paws
Citra, FL
(Zone 9a)

March 26, 2006
02:15 PM

Post #2140553

I've finally started one - well, two, 'cause I had too much leftover.

This is in a 5 gallon bucket, lined with a trash bag, pvc pipe to make drainhole. The mix was an approximate 1:4 combo of PC to perlite and peat, little more of the PC than 1 part.
Is there supposed to be that water on the bottom? I've been smoothing it up the sides.
Should I stop messing with it?
When do I take it out of the plastic bucket and bag mold?
Can I just put garbage bags over them to let them cure?
Do these sides need some kind of reinforcment?
Thank you!

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