lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
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lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
Does anyone know of any good sites or have any info on making LARGE slabs or large artificial rocks for planting on. Hyperfuta and plain cement weigh so much that large size is not an option. I have some old books that mention fiberglass mesh and cement fondue. I can not find cement fondue anywhere, is there something in America that is the same thing? Would a thin layer of cement or cement fondue stick to a fiberglass/resin form to give it a "rock" look, or does the cement have to be integrated into the wire ect. to stay on? thanks.
bucknbonsai- Member
Re: lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
I believe that "Bonsai Today" magazine did a feature with Chase Rosade creating lightweight artificial slabs and big stones. I'm not sure which issue, but I remember reading it a few times.
Todd
Todd
Todd Ellis- Member
Re: lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
thanks, i found a page about it on the Rosade bonsai studio website in the past but it was just some pictures with no real information.
bucknbonsai- Member
Re: lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
The article in the magazine shows a pretty good step by step "how to" with some good photos.
Todd Ellis- Member
Re: lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
Colin Lewis' "The Art of Bonsai Design" has good how-to info (p. 46). I haven't visited Colin's website for some time, but he used to have full details on making slabs on his old one.
How large is LARGE?
How large is LARGE?
JimLewis- Member
Re: lightweight artificial rocks/slabs
3-5 feet long slabs or stones 1x2x2 feet about. Thanks, I believe I have that book, and if I remember correctly I couldnt find the materials he used. cement fondue is something we dont have in the USA I think, but im sure something would work as a substitute.
bucknbonsai- Member
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