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Hypertufa and Concrete: Just a couple of quick shots of the final layer going on...

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Forum: Hypertufa and ConcreteReplies: 3, Views: 166
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tango88
Tomball, TX

August 12, 2006
11:53 PM

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Howdy Group --- Here are a few pix taken today. I am applying the final layer which is a modified neat cement paste. No aggregate or sand. It is mixed very dry ( about 17% water to cement by weight) and sculpts detail almost as well as modeling clay. Very tricky to work as it changes "phases" differently than concrete or mortar and absolutely must not be allowed to dehydrate as you sculpt it.

Anyway, here is view of the front edge of one of the three armrests...

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