How to make cardboard rocks (50 rock Project)
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- čas přidán 20. 06. 2023
- This is a video on how to make a faux, or fake rocks using cardboard forms to cement the rocks.
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I did this with paper mache in 5th grade... Glad you're having fun too...
Do you know what they say? Too much fun not enough time. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and I appreciate your comment.
I think grade school is about as far Sam ever made it.
I’ve been using your aluminum foil method and it’s amazingly realistic.
Although I discovered the heavy duty foil gives a better result and easier to remove.
Thank for another great video!
Great… thanks for the feedback… I appreciate you watching my video.
The respirator with a cigarette while grinding the edges PPE trick was dope!
I don’t remember the respirator, but I never do…
Fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing this!
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I need some boulders for my landscaping project and i never thought about making them. This is awesome i will be trying this tech soon. Thanks for showing us all
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What's the average weight of the rocks I really like what you and your team did . Nice Work.
What a beautiful job
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Awesome series, 👍 as always
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Is it possible to make these rocks out of Fiberglass material much lighter ? Probably more costly.
U use that fiber mesh mixed into the cement
This is great! I love to landscape with large rocks but have no way to transport them. I also am a DIYer. I have sand carved in small rocks when my father owned a monument business years ago so people could mark their pets graves. I really want to try this. Probably have to wait until my back heals from back surgery in September though. I have lifted way to many heavy things throughout life. 😊
There are tons of ways to utilize this cardboard rock technology, and making all kinds in all sizes and shapes of rocks. Going back to your pet urns that you made. I don’t know if you saw the video where I have made moles of pet urn rocks that we used to produce and sell check the link out below.
How to make a Pet urn rock
czcams.com/video/wS2ULF6TM7E/video.html
@@fauxrock i haven’t! But I will definitely watch it!
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Coach a youn* kid from the neighborhood while in a chair…
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OMG this is what I will do for my living room!
Well, thanks for that feedback but I would strongly advise checking with your significant other to make sure rocks are OK in the living room. I know from past experience it doesn’t always work out as I thought it would. Thanks for watching my video.
I used some large fake boulders in one of my front yards that I did years ago only mine were made from fiberglass. They held up well over the years and they looked very realistic. People didn't realize that they were fake.
Some many applications for the use of faux rock construction… Thanks for sharing
Were they formed over cardboard structures like these, or did you use a different method?
The way you flick you wrist as you apply that mud off the brush would work great for throwing a knife in the side arm technique! You should try it out if you haven’t before!
Now, now, James… I’ve got enough problems just walking the straight and narrow… Now you’re telling me to pick up a knife and throw it??? You trying to get me in trouble or what? LOL😀
@@fauxrock The skilled becoming more skilled....win win.
Man, you're a rock artist!
Thanks I appreciate your kind feedback, and the fact that you took your time to watch my video, but I just wondered one question being a rock artist better than being a con artist?
@@fauxrock Absolutely! Rock artists (no matter what kind) rock!
Thanks… Have a great Fourth of July weekend
@@fauxrock Not my holliday, I'm not from US, but thanks anyway! So, you'll have to enjoy it for the both of us!. Best wishes
So sorry about that I just assume that my audiences here in the United States will actually more than 50% of my audience is not in the United States, so I’ll keep that in mind. Nevertheless, I do appreciate your kind feedback, and the fact that you took time to watch my video.
Lookin good!
Thanks… i’m just putting up work that CZcams seems to prefer. Most of the stuff that I wanna post they don’t seem to be interested in so here comes some cardboard.
@@fauxrock Love it that you are excited about working! Rock on!
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Ok school,grinding WHILE smokin!!
Thanks for that positive feedback I really appreciate one of you or has a good eye for a correct procedure, as we are losing so many experience craftsman to retirement. Thanks for taking your time to watch my video. I appreciate it.
HI, Thank you for sharing this video and technique with us all. I was wondering if you could advise on how much time it generally takes to complete rocks of the size in this video?
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6- hours would be the average time for rocks this size.
It is great work. Thanks for sharing. If it is not secret, can you give me some information to get the fiber reinforced cement. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. I really do appreciate you watching my video…
The fiber, reinforce Cement that you asked about is something that’s very proprietary to me and I only extend it to customers that I serve in my training company
What type of glue was used to cover the cardboard?
I use 100% acrylic glue, which is diluted with water
I need to make something like this for a playground at the local college in my area. how strong are these cardboard versions when you are all done? would it hold the weight of multiple small children haha? I am currently thinking about using a wood skeleton with wire mesh. Thanks for your advice if you have any! great looking results with your texturing! very inspiring
The cardboard is a great temporary form to create your rock…the strength of your rock is the shell. Depending on the formulation of the mixture you plan to use will determine how thick you’d have to make it. I always use the textile mesh not the wire mesh. Never ever make a frame with wood as it can get wet and expand and hydraulically break apart your Cement bad idea this I know from many experiences. With all that said, I make huge playground climbing wall equipment pieces that are about three-quarter inch thickness, and they support many children for decades. I do offer tech-support feel free to give me a call 971-237-2957. Thanks for watching my video.
If i make an open bottom rock how hard would it be to remove the cardboard? I was thinking maybe i could just wet it to pull it out a little easier
Well we do after spraying the cardboard with the acrylic glue to give it a waterproofing so it doesn’t collapse or SAG from the wet cement is we oil it so that the cardboard cannot stick to the Cement in the box comes right out?
These look great! Are they strong enough for kids to play on?
Thank you for the positive feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video. Yes these rocks are strong enough to take many people standing and jumping up and down on them.
I have leftover durock from a project, you think this would work well to concrete over?
Yes that would work great…
Awesome
Thanks so much for the positive feedback and I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video
Do you prime the cardboard prior to covering with cement finish ?
We spray in acrylic glue on the cardboard about an hour prior to muddying it so that it waterproof the cardboard so it doesn’t receive water and lose its rigidity. We’re not using it as a bonding agent cause we don’t care if it actually bunch to the cardboard cardboard is simply a form with no strength or future hopes of strength occurring from it
I'm trying my first cardboard rock.. but wondering what glue you're using before applying the mortar? Sounds like it also acts like a seal of some sort. Please let me know! thank you!
Sean, the glue you’re looking for is 100% acrylic carried in water as it’s an ad mixture for the Cement. You will see me use that very same glue to seal the cardboard an hour or so before I start muddying it so that the cardboard does not get wet and lose its rigidity or collapse. Thanks for watching.
@@fauxrock thank you so much!!!! I hope one day to be able to take one of your classes!
Thanks again… hope to see you soon.
Could you add shredded paper to cement for stability or would that not work. Thanks
Adding paper wouldn’t be a direction that I would go.
@@fauxrockOK Thanks!
What is the glue you use to seal?. Is it an S.B.R., styrene-butadiene rubber, product?.
The glue that I use is a 100% acrylic water-based glue. Thanks for watching.
Awesome job !!!!just wish have shapes!!!,🤫🔴🫢
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What's inside the boxes? How do the screws stay in ? What is mixed in the cement? concrete? clay? Paper clay? There is just not enough detail here for me. Was this a part II to another video?
There is nothing inside the boxes…
The screws have threads which thread into the cardboard …
The mix is a proprietary, fiber, reinforcement, composite . Unfortunately, I only give that formulation out to paying customers whom I train.
This was a standalone video project, although I have many videos were on building cardboard rocks, and detail more understandings to the viewer .
Thanks for watching.
Do you have a link to a video that shows exactly how to make the mud? I've never made a rock before, but I would like to try. And, since the fiber infused method is a "paid" version, could I use a layered method with screen of some kind?
Yes check out the link below. I utilize regular mortar mix from Lowe’s or Home Depot as well. I use mesh again from Lowe’s or Home Depot.
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czcams.com/video/s1jo8q9fIGg/video.html
Here’s a link for the mesh at Home Depot’s. Keep in mind that Lowes also carries a similar product.
www.homedepot.com/p/BOEN-38-in-x-150-ft-Non-Adhesive-EIFS-Stucco-Mesh-EM-38150/203071686
I have been a professional landscaper for over 40 years and never seen this before. I have only ever used real rocks . This is very interesting but I would not have the time to do it unfortunately. Very interesting video though
Totally understand…Thanks for the feedback I do appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
@fauxrock For me, I consider this a specialty trade that falls under landscaping, but not exactly. Like akin to seeing an orthodontist over a normal dentist. It's a fine-tuned art for a niche market and hobbyist. I've been drawn to this type of thing since I'm obsessed with prop making and Halloween. It also aligns a lot with the architecture that is built within line queues at theme parks like Disney and Universal Studios. Every time I visit these places, I end up analyzing the rocks and faux landscaping, wondering how I might be able to recreate such works of art myself. Thanks so much for sharing your skills and videos!
This is awesome! I never thought of this and I can see how this can make a great addition to a landscape!
Well thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
Lovely 🌹 touch
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I just found your channel and I love the way this is turning out. I have a question, are these strong enough to stack and make a cave out of them and if so how long would it last?
It’s very common questions throughout my history of work… especially when you have a grotto that you make a patio on top people freaked out about standing on the stuff, but I assure you even the smallest rocks. We make our plenty strong enough to put a lot of bearing weight on.
@@fauxrock I'm kind of wondering if a liveable cottage could be made with these. I am very creative and have an artistic mind. I'm going to be spending my next few years making an Earth House
I’m actually working with a nonprofit currently with a strong belief I can make a Home out of concrete that is going to pass inspection or scrutiny from governments around the world. Affordable housing is really needed across this globe and more governments are willing to subsidize technologies that are actually proven out as being legitimate. Keep in mind with anything I created a cardboard it’s simply a form not the structure, but a form I hope to be videoing some projects here in the near future still negotiating, but I’m optimistic. There’s a path forward.
My last company received a $250,000 grant from the state of California to prove out a building system that I created using used carpet and a lot of people laugh at that but I’m telling you there’s a lot of ways to build other than conventional ways stick with me sports fans .
@@fauxrock Oh that's wonderful. I hope you are successful. I live in the high desert of Central Oregon and I am always looking for fun ideas that will help construct a temptation control house.
@@fauxrock I'm going to be busy for awhile. However I am going to give you a call soon so we can talk more about this.
Is there a wooden frame under the cardboard to which the cardboard is screwed?
No wood frame is used… I either use a box or boxes Or I make a frame using cardboard “L” the build my rock
@@fauxrock Thank you.
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Nothing sticks to tape very well. Right?
Yes, that’s true but in this application, we’re not worrying about sticking to the tape with the Cement as the cardboard form is just a one time use to former Cement shell
Actually how much is the material for maybe one good-sized rock I I'm on a budget😊
Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate you watch my video materials are around $30.
What kind of screws do you use?
Course drywall screws 1-1/2”. Thanks for watching
Hello. When will my painting part be?
As soon as we get to staining all the rock
That’s definitely reinforcement added! It’s definitely a great working mix. Nice!
Thanks slaphappy as always I appreciate your feedback and the time you took watching my video
Training newbie to spray glue without mask?
Yes… it’s 100% acrylic that’s diluted down and there are no VCs or fumes coming off of the mixture at all. I always say to each his own if you wanna wear a mask and do so but don’t push your thoughts on me. If I need something I’ll figure it out.
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These are pretty slick.
How large have you gone with these?
I'm going to be making mock ups for a pond build at home and garden show, this has piqued my interest! I might be able to apply this in panels to a wall to make a cave.
The largest rocks I’ve made up-to-date are 8 x 8 x 8, but I believe that you could go big or you just have to have more reinforcement
Does everyone have to wear a cap ?
No, but if you’re in the hot sun is advisable
No finished product?
Not yet stay tune for part two
Smoking while sanding also same as ventilator but different
Thank you for the constructive feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video.
Thank you for this video. I have been making rocks for my large bank. Can you tell me what kind of glue was used? Also you said fiber cement. Can this be purchased at the hardware store? Thank you again. Your videos are wonderful!
Well, thank you for your kind feedback and I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video. If I were building rock for a large bank, I wouldn’t be building it as though you had seen me do so in the video. These rocks have a very specific application and need to be stronger and lightweight. Whereas your rock from the rock bank can be made with a regular mortar mix. I offer one on one training assistance for people such as yourself it might do you well to give me a call to discuss your options.
The type of glue that was use was 100% acrylic glue and there’s a lot of different types of fiber that can be used. The particular mix that I used in. This video is only offered to those that I am training through one of my training courses.
Thanks,
Jim
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@@fauxrock thank you, Mr. Jim. I really appreciate your taking the time to respond to my question. I have been using regular cement for my project and it is going well. I'm getting better as I go. Your videos have been a great help to me.
👍 oh, don’t forget to give me a call as my services a very reasonable, and will save you a lot of time and money now and in the future
@@fauxrock What type of glue is "acrylic"? someone told me elmer's glue is acrylic?
I think Elmers glue is a latex what you wouldn’t want to use. Nevertheless, whatever glue you’re gonna purchase you need to find out if it’s 100% acrylic or not you don’t want anything but acrylic as an admixture.
Love these old farts creativity I wish they stamp on it lil bit good job
Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate you watching my video.
Those stones have not pass the grandson test. My grandson’s would pulverize those things…
Not so fast… I have had six grandsons and a granddaughter testing these rocks for decades with no problems
Why not use what is known as ‘scrim ‘ in the UK ? Essentially it’s open weave hessian or burlap as I believe it’s called in US.
Mesh, burlap, scrim there’s a lot of words that we can use for what we call textile reinforcement.
Just save used carpet from the dump. It FREE and EFFECTIVE.
I have done a lot of work researching, and developing utilizing used carpet… tons of fiber and mesh and it is free. You’re on the right path.
@@fauxrock thank you. Great minds think alike.
Every city dump needs a pile off to the side just for DIY types to have a stock pile.
I pay to have it delivered because it has many uses. Under my pools, as erosion barriers, but the carpet samples used like patches actually work the best as shingles.
Also, using cardboard for mulch in the garden works great as well. Carpet for walkways and the moisture goes nowhere.
Yes indeed…😊
Great to see the proper safety ppe being taught, by law you must have your safety cigarette hanging from your bottom lip
Oh, that’s the kind of comment I want to see.
Oh I get that saying dumber than a box of rocks now 😂😂😂
Now that’s funny I never thought of that.👍👌👍
Is a middle layer with Spray Foam also possible ?
Yes… that is possible along with many other deviations in the mix as well.
Grinding and no respirator
I’m 62 and don’t care… furthermore, I use common sense and I don’t breathe when the dust is right around me I time my breathing recently I had a lung issue and the doctors looked at my chest through x-rays and suggested never even look like I smoked, or I have been in the concrete industry all my life. You do what’s good for you and I’ll do what’s good for me
well thats very charlie brown. I got a rock.
Well, if you think that’s Charlie Brown, you should see my Christmas tree… Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you taking your time to watch my video.
A good finisher you dont have to grind true story sheet rocker 20 years never touch a sander no more
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Two “feet” tall, not two “foot.”
Oh, the irony: the grammar police officer has used an incomplete sentence.
I stand corrected… Dog, gone it….I knew I should’ve paid attention in those English classes.
Dude, your rocks might last 100, maybe 200+ years. You need to put a message inside those rocks, inside the box, of a message to the future. If you can find one, maybe a newspaper, or...something, a little piece of history.
Actually, we have made time capsules just like what you’re talking about before where and we put relevant information that was dated so that in the future someone will unveil some history
@@fauxrocka landscape fortune cookie
Why do we need cardboard rocks 🪨 when there's so many real ones in the world 🌎🤷♂️?🙄🤦♂️
Obviously they are light weight, easy to place in the landscape.
Thanks for the good feedback… I appreciate you watching my video
Real rocks are heavy. These would weigh a half ton to 1.5 tons. If you have access to the equipment to moves tons of rocks, the equipment has access to the site where they are to be placed, and you have the funds to pay for all of that, then by all means use the real thing. If any one of those is a problem, then this is a possible solution.
Well said… thanks for your positive feedback, and I appreciate you watch my video.
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Not sure what you’re trying to say, but thanks for watching my video
Why the devil would I want to make a cardboard rock…?
I have enough of rocks as it is.
You can have them for nothing, just come and get them.
When it rains it pours… there’s so many places across the United States that have no rock available to the consumer without purchasing from somebody who’s truck them in. Again, each one of us has different objectives and different solutions to meet those objectives. God bless each one.
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Great! Where are you. My son is trying to make one of these as part of an Eagle Scout project because we can't afford any large rocks around us....
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A super way to save a parking place. ☺
I think you should be punching the people that made those rubbish cardboard rocks
Now now, Andrew, let’s be kind. Those were his first rocks and as time progresses. I’m sure he’ll make better looking stuff. He originally had purchased my DVD course, but then hired me to come up and do a hands on class with him and quickly I critiqued the 28 rocks he had already had made.
I think the rocks look better without the texturing more natural. Love the masks your not wearing 😅
You made two good points… thanks for your feedback. I appreciate you watching my video.
When grinding masonry with a cigarette a face mask is not needed. The cigarette filters out the dust.
That’s what I’m talking about man. Innovation via necessity the mother of all inventions.
No masks , smoking, bad show, never heard about safety?
Do what/how you like when/where you work… I’m doing just fine…thank you very much. Thanks for watching my video.
Spray foam to fill in the cracks then smooth it out
That could work…👍