Using hypertufa to create from the most utilitarian to the most
whimsical garden art objects is a relatively simple process requiring
a minimal amount of ingredients and tools. Portland cement, peat moss
and perlite can be used, along with an old wire brush and screwdriver
to act as embellishing tools.
The basic "how-tos" couldn't be less complicated. Yet the
possibilities for design and creative innovation are practically
endless. your imagination is your ONLY limitation.
http://hypertufagao.blogspot.com/#

"moses warren" wrote in message
oups.com...
The basic "how-tos" couldn't be less complicated.
http://hypertufagao.blogspot.com/#


Oh yummy.......SPAM an' eggs for breakfast!!

Val

moses warren expounded:

Using hypertufa to create from the most utilitarian to the most
whimsical garden art objects is a relatively simple process requiring
a minimal amount of ingredients and tools. Portland cement, peat moss
and perlite can be used, along with an old wire brush and screwdriver
to act as embellishing tools.
The basic "how-tos" couldn't be less complicated. Yet the
possibilities for design and creative innovation are practically
endless. your imagination is your ONLY limitation.
http://hypertufagao.blogspot.com/#

Your link doesn't work in Firefox.

A simple Google search brings up these sites, all free, for making
hypertufa pots and troughs:

http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/hypertufa.html

http://gardening.about.com/od/crafts.../Hypertufa.htm

http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/g00117.asp

And a whole forum dedicated to the subject:

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/hypertufa/
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

Ann wrote in news:5ht253dfb62l7lappn37f1mu2fl8cj9oj2@
4ax.com:

[..]
A simple Google search brings up these sites, all free, for making
hypertufa pots and troughs:

http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/hypertufa.html

http://gardening.about.com/od/crafts.../Hypertufa.htm

http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/g00117.asp

And a whole forum dedicated to the subject:

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/hypertufa/


Our Master Gardener's group is having a hands-on "How To" next month and
supplying everything we need to make a pot of our own to take home. Can't
wait. We had a demo on it back in March and everyone loved the pots and
the guy who taught it. In fact, one of the ladies recommended we raffle
HIM off for the door prize instead of some of his pots, as lovely as they
were.

FragileWarrior expounded:


Our Master Gardener's group is having a hands-on "How To" next month and
supplying everything we need to make a pot of our own to take home. Can't
wait. We had a demo on it back in March and everyone loved the pots and
the guy who taught it. In fact, one of the ladies recommended we raffle
HIM off for the door prize instead of some of his pots, as lovely as they
were.

It's always fun to have some eye candy when you're learning something
new! ;-
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

On Mon, 21 May 2007 20:57:23 -0400, Ann wrote:

FragileWarrior expounded:


Our Master Gardener's group is having a hands-on "How To" next month and
supplying everything we need to make a pot of our own to take home. Can't
wait. We had a demo on it back in March and everyone loved the pots and
the guy who taught it. In fact, one of the ladies recommended we raffle
HIM off for the door prize instead of some of his pots, as lovely as they
were.

It's always fun to have some eye candy when you're learning something
new! ;-

I didn't follow this thread, but wanted to add that making large orbs
for the garden using chicken wire scrunched up in a ball and the
hypertufa mix make very beautiful ornaments. I've seen these sold for
hundreds of dollars and you can make them for about ten dollars.

jangchub expounded:


I didn't follow this thread, but wanted to add that making large orbs
for the garden using chicken wire scrunched up in a ball and the
hypertufa mix make very beautiful ornaments. I've seen these sold for
hundreds of dollars and you can make them for about ten dollars.

Ooh, sounds neat - got any pix? I don't think I've ever seen one.
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

On May 21, 6:39 am, Ann wrote:
moses warren expounded:

Using hypertufa to create from the most utilitarian to the most
whimsical garden art objects is a relatively simple process requiring
a minimal amount of ingredients and tools. Portland cement, peat moss
and perlite can be used, along with an old wire brush and screwdriver
to act as embellishing tools.
The basic "how-tos" couldn't be less complicated. Yet the
possibilities for design and creative innovation are practically
endless. your imagination is your ONLY limitation.
http://hypertufagao.blogspot.com/#

Your link doesn't work in Firefox.

A simple Google search brings up these sites, all free, for making
hypertufa pots and troughs:

http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/hypertufa.html

http://gardening.about.com/od/crafts.../Hypertufa.htm

http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/pages/g00117.asp

And a whole forum dedicated to the subject:

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/hypertufa/
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

Hey some stuff there was really good, I live in an apartment otherwise
I would love to try to create those things,


Pravesh Saraff.

On Tue, 22 May 2007 13:08:10 -0400, Ann wrote:

jangchub expounded:


I didn't follow this thread, but wanted to add that making large orbs
for the garden using chicken wire scrunched up in a ball and the
hypertufa mix make very beautiful ornaments. I've seen these sold for
hundreds of dollars and you can make them for about ten dollars.

Ooh, sounds neat - got any pix? I don't think I've ever seen one.

Now you're going to make me make some, aren't you! Actually, they go
away fast because if someone says, Oh I love that, I give it to them.
They are really beautiful. After they cure and the cement floats up
and off you can put some moss in the blender with yogurt and paint
them with that slosh and it will grow moss on them in semi-shade with
a lot of moisture.

Another way to make them, but they'll be much heavier is to buy some
bowling balls at Salvation Army and add the hypertufa to it in layers.
Many things can be done using the hypertufa. After the company leaves
next week I'll see if I'm up to making one. I had the arthro last
week and I am still in intense pain. Does it ever let up?

v

jangchub expounded:

Another way to make them, but they'll be much heavier is to buy some
bowling balls at Salvation Army and add the hypertufa to it in layers.
Many things can be done using the hypertufa. After the company leaves
next week I'll see if I'm up to making one.

I look forward to seeing it - but no pressure! If you have the time.

I had the arthro last
week and I am still in intense pain. Does it ever let up?

From the arthro or the knee, still?
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

jangchub wrote in
:

On Tue, 22 May 2007 13:08:10 -0400, Ann wrote:

jangchub expounded:


I didn't follow this thread, but wanted to add that making large orbs
for the garden using chicken wire scrunched up in a ball and the
hypertufa mix make very beautiful ornaments. I've seen these sold for
hundreds of dollars and you can make them for about ten dollars.

Ooh, sounds neat - got any pix? I don't think I've ever seen one.

Now you're going to make me make some, aren't you! Actually, they go
away fast because if someone says, Oh I love that, I give it to them.
They are really beautiful. After they cure and the cement floats up
and off you can put some moss in the blender with yogurt and paint
them with that slosh and it will grow moss on them in semi-shade with
a lot of moisture.

Another way to make them, but they'll be much heavier is to buy some
bowling balls at Salvation Army and add the hypertufa to it in layers.
Many things can be done using the hypertufa. After the company leaves
next week I'll see if I'm up to making one. I had the arthro last
week and I am still in intense pain. Does it ever let up?

v


It's the wrong time of year now but as winter rolls around, check out the
snowball makers at Walmart and similar stores. They make them up to 10"
or 12" size. PERFECT for orbs. The guy who is teaching our class uses
them.

On Wed, 23 May 2007 06:15:55 -0400, Ann wrote:

jangchub expounded:

Another way to make them, but they'll be much heavier is to buy some
bowling balls at Salvation Army and add the hypertufa to it in layers.
Many things can be done using the hypertufa. After the company leaves
next week I'll see if I'm up to making one.

I look forward to seeing it - but no pressure! If you have the time.

I had the arthro last
week and I am still in intense pain. Does it ever let up?

From the arthro or the knee, still?

I don't know. The pain is in and around the knee. I need a cane to
walk around and get up from the couch. So, the pain is either from
the procedure itself, or my knee is worse than it was before. About
how long does it take to heal from this procedure? I see the doctor
next week.

On Wed, 23 May 2007 10:26:23 +0000 (UTC), FragileWarrior
wrote:

It's the wrong time of year now but as winter rolls around, check out the
snowball makers at Walmart and similar stores. They make them up to 10"
or 12" size. PERFECT for orbs. The guy who is teaching our class uses
them.

Tell me more about this snowball maker. They may not sell them here
where it doesn't snow, but the website may have it.
These orbs need to be reinforced using some type of wire. Chicken
wire is the most pliable.

jangchub expounded:

I don't know. The pain is in and around the knee. I need a cane to
walk around and get up from the couch. So, the pain is either from
the procedure itself, or my knee is worse than it was before. About
how long does it take to heal from this procedure? I see the doctor
next week.

I don't know, V. My MIL had her knee replaced and it was awful -
sorry. It was swollen for months, and it's just now stopped being
tender. Now she's got to have another hip replacement. She's not
heavy, she's a walker, she's always tried to take care of herself. Of
course you're lots younger than she, and you had artho, so ......
Knees are such a crucial joint, they take a lot of abuse. Hopefully
yours will heal soon.
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************

FragileWarrior expounded:

It's the wrong time of year now but as winter rolls around, check out the
snowball makers at Walmart and similar stores. They make them up to 10"
or 12" size. PERFECT for orbs. The guy who is teaching our class uses
them.

Have you got a picture of this orb? Of the orb, not the teacher! ;-
--
Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
e-mail address is not checked
******************************