Fake concrete log (For the garden)
- To make the silicone mould apply thin layers of silicone onto the log and build up to a thickness of 10mm and allow to dry over night then remove the mould From the log
- Roll up chicken wire to the same size as the log close up one end.
- Roll up old newspapers into ball then push newspaper into the wire cage.
- Use a dowel or stick to help push the newspaper tightly into the wire cage
- Mix 4 parts Plaster sand to 1 part cement to create the required mortar mix. Remember not to make mixture too runny.
- Apply the mortar mix onto the wire cage and build up to a thickness of 030mm.
- Place silicone mould over the wet mortar mix and press firmly and leave it to dry
- When the log has completely dried then use a concrete stainer (available at hardware stores) to stain the log so that it resembles the real log in nature.
- Apply first coat of the concrete stainer and leave it to dry. If you are not happy with the colour – apply a second coat.
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