Allen, et al.:

I suspect the inquiry results from a reading of Su Chin Ee's Creating Bonsai
Landscapes, and is specific to the projects involven in that book.

By and large, we are taling about fairly small scale rocks, and very
specific uses.

I have been following this thread with interest because I had never heard of
Ciment Fondu until noting its use in the projects from this beautiful book.

BTW, I have not yet started on any of these projects. First, you have to
grow the trees!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:40 AM
Subject: [IBC] Ciment Fondu


I wouldn't think that the high-alumina would be necessary for making
fake rocks. I understand why it's good for making slabs (though i've
done without it). For fake rocks - try hypertufa ... easily made from
portland cement, peat moss or finely ground bark and sand or pearlite.
The nice thing about hypertufa is after a year or so, moss will grow
on it, and i don't think the high alumina stuff is going to do that.

(Michael Persiano) wrote in message
...
In a message dated 2/17/2004 4:45:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
Hi,
I am looking for a ciment fondu seller in the Maritimes (Canada).
The ciment is used to make bonsai landscapes. (fake rocks)

Any info would be appreciated.
Larfarge makes an excellent product, which I have used with success. I
am
not familiar with Maritimes.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob/index.html


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