Hypertufa pots!
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Debra Sligar
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I am attempting to make a hypertufa (sp?) pot. When it came out of the mold it is holding its shape, but easily crumbles. Never having made one I don't know if this is right. I am used to working with concrete that is more stable. Do I need to mix more concrete into the mix or am I jumping the gun? Help!!!
7 answers
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I'm tagging a few people who I know have used hypertufa @Barb Rosen @House Of Hawthornes @Drought Smart Plants
Miriam Illions
on Aug 12, 2013
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Debra ~ I attended a workshop to learn how to make hypertufa and they suggest adding an acrylic bonding agent (a liquid) and concrete reinforcing fibers to make the pieces more durable. Here's the write up I did on the workshop. http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/diy-project-thedch-hypertufa-workshop/ Also, it should "cure" for at least three days while covered to set up before you take it out of the mold. Check your ratios of ingredients as well, sometimes too much or too little liquid can make the hypertufa crumbly. Hope that helps : )
Barb Rosen
on Aug 12, 2013
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Love hypertufa! Do you want a post on it?
Drought Smart Plants
on Aug 12, 2013
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It might have to be more than one, because it's such an extensive subject, but I'll give it a shot - thanks for the motivation, @Valerie
Drought Smart Plants
on Aug 12, 2013
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Yes. .make sure your ingredients are well mixed, and cure well. I don't use the bonding agent. .. but I'm sure that would fix the issue.
Tammy@Deja Vue Designs
on Aug 14, 2013
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Hi Debra. I use 1 part each of peat moss, portland cement, and perlite and just enough water to keep a stiff mix Mixing thoroughly is important, but keeping the finished product under plastic and misting it down with water is very important. Even after I remove the finished product from the mold, I keep plastic and moisture around it for about a week. Hope this helps and good luck!
Feral Turtle
on Aug 15, 2013
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can you buy these
Vickie ferrell
on Nov 01, 2015
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