Tufa Things

Ross Yedinak's Faux Bois Work.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000

Yedinak's hand-carved concrete "faux bois" ginkgo furniture

Yedinak uses a range of tools, including his own handmade implements, to carve the wet concrete, resulting in a variety of textures and lines. Ultimately, the resulting concrete "bark" is often surprisingly real. Using additives in his concrete mix, Yedinak ensures that his concrete furniture and sculptures will be durable and lasting through even the harshest Michigan winters.

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Concrete Gift of 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:41:00 +0000

USB stick made out of concrete = 49,00 EUR

(I want one...)

Merry Christmas to you all.

Inspiration, Anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:27:00 +0000

Water fountain and planter

I love the shell detail.

From Restoration Garden's Flicker Photostream.

Bright Idea?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:39:00 +0000

Those clever folks over at Instructables.com have a project for everyone including us. Find the instructions for this Concrete Light Bulb Wall Hook here.

DIY Garden Stone

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:06:00 +0000

From sunsetgurldesign back in 2009.

p.s. I wish I could grow Acanthus.

Make a Millstone

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:35:00 +0000

Rogi at GrowsOnYou makes a millstone for the garden.

Concrete Sailor

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 May 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Sailor shop

From the portfolio of Johan Pergenius - Master of Fine Arts in Design

Apartment Therapy discovers Hypertufa

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:56:00 +0000

Source: Apartment Therapy

Pinch Pots - Blue Fox Farm

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 May 2011 01:51:00 +0000

I had not heard of "pinch pots" before but I do like the look. Get a closer look at the directions from Blue Fox Farm and all of their creative projects.

Rose-Hill Gardens Video Series - Hypertufa

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:01:00 +0000

Rose-Hill Gardens located outside Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Their recipe: 3 parts peat, 3 parts perlite, 2 parts portland cement.
Demonstation includes using a colorant.

They have 100's to chose from at the store if you would rather just buy them. Open May through September.

say it with Cement

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:41:00 +0000

Garden Hoe says his art covers the "sacred" and "irreverent". Not for the faint at heart this site showcases some really great hypertufa talent here. I really enjoyed it. Hope you do, too.

KONZUK Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:10:00 +0000

For the your concrete loving Valentine.

"Concrete shapes provide the foundation of this innovative line, which takes its cue from the building block of the 20th century—steel-reinforced concrete. Instead of steel supporting concrete, the concrete stands alone with a rebar-like structure hidden inside."

The Concrete and Stainless Steel Collection from KONZUK

Papercrete from "Let's Talk Maples"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

I love hearing from fellow concrete artists. Recently, Lee of Let's Talk Maples introduced me to the world of papercrete. Recycled paper (shredded and mixed with water to make a slurry), concrete and sand.

Located in the beautiful Ozarks of Missouri, Lee and Peggy operate a wholesale nursery and can be found at local farmers markets selling their plants and papercrete planters. See their vending schedule here. Also on this schedule you will be able to find Lee teaching seminars in making papercrete planters.

Need a recipe? A quick search for "papercrete" on the internet will result in many DIY home/shelter building sites with recipes yielding very large batches. I did find a couple sites with recipes you may want to try:
"Built From Trash" "Do It Yourself.com" "eHow.com" has good directions

I have not tried any of the recipes but as soon as the weather gets better I will give them a whirl. Just like hypertufa, everyone has their secret no-fail recipe. Please be respectful -- if you want Lee's recipe - sign up for a seminar.

Link to next seminars at Great Lakes Region of the American Hosta Society Hosta College March 11 to 12, 2011 in Piqua, OH Hosta College Class Course Listing

Impressions in Hypertufa

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:40:00 +0000

This impression was made by using a heavy embossed wall paper.

The whole collection.

"Pieces of Me" by Tonya

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:45:00 +0000

"A Hyper Tufa I made with the kids (it took two people and two hours to get it into the trunk when we moved)" ~ Tonya

Tufa and a Little Holiday Bling

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:39:00 +0000

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Leaf Embossed Table Top

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:17:00 +0000

"The broad leaves of elephant's ear lend a breezy, tropical feel to this hypertufa tabletop. The greenery is arranged on a Plexiglas base before the mold is filled. Sand stirred into the mixture and a hidden layer of mesh supply the necessary reinforcement." Click to go to Martha Stewart's web site for the complete directions to create your own version.

Hypertufa in Video(s)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:17:00 +0000

"Video about Gardening" has over 40 videos on making hypertufa. Quite the collection. So if you need just one more video to show you just one more version of how to make hypertufa, I am certain you will find it here.

VivaTerra Succulent Cube

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:22:00 +0000

Succulent Cube Garden at VivaTerra. Set of 3 can be shipped for Christmas!

Tufa Heads

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:40:00 +0000

Wannadanc has some great creations. I found photos of these great tufa heads, and I found the instructions on how to make them.

A peek at Plantman56

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Michael Larkin (Plantman56) and some of his creations. See more of his works here and view his blog here.

The Silent Revolution

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:01:00 +0000

The Silent Evolution is a monumental underwater sculptural installation located in the transparent waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Over 400 permanent life-sized sculptures form a complex reef structure for marine life to colonize and inhabit, alleviating pressure on existing natural reefs.

TimpyWorks

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:12:00 +0000

Located in Cumberland, WI, TimpyWorks is a complete mecca of hypertufa wonders. Order Ebooks, sign up for workshops, or just browse the gallery for ideas. She also makes unique recycled jewelry.

Taken For Granite

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:58:00 +0000

LeeAnne Bloye the artist behind Taken For Granite.
Take a moment to check out her website. I love this Fairy Ring!

Shopping?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:21:00 +0000

Melanie of Old Country Gardens blog went looking for tufa. If you do not make your tufa - where would you buy it?