Brand New Released DVD from ArtificialRock.com.au Brand New Released DVD "This is the highly anticipated and updated DVD title that shows you in a easy to follow step by step format exactly how to produce those incredibly realistic colour finishes seen in the photographic portfolios throughout our artificial rock web site."

"Masterclass in Colour Highlighting and Finishes"

Running Time: 54 minutes
A MASTER CLASS..IN COLOUR FINISHES AND HIGHLIGHTING

Over the years our do it yourself educational DVDs have been widely acclaimed and acknowledged for their ability to give people what they were hoping to discover. A way to make authentic artificial rock without the construction complexities and expensive materials normally attached as well as empowering you with the potential to create a wide variety of stunning works in the comfort of your own environment without costing an arm or a leg.
The Colour Finishes title is a combination of many years practice and experimentation resulting in a DVD that reveals the very best of those techniques in concise detail to produce the very best in realistic artificial rock surface finishes. Whether you have already been practicing Rockmaking or are about to start this DVD is an absolute must for what it can teach you in this special art.

Price: $42.95AUD ( $37.36 USD) Plus Postage

"How to Make Really Fantastic Staircases,

Steptreads & Stepping Stones in Artificial Rock"

Chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Where to Start 3. Making and Mixing Concrete 4. Building a Concrete Base 5. Making Pads for Stepping Stones

6. Making a Mortar Mix for Artificial Rock Making 7. Creating the Artificial Rock like Surfaces 8. Introduction to Colouring and Texturing 9. The End Result

Running Time: 58 minutes
Description: Make a staircase, make steptreads and even stepping stones that look and feel amazingly realistic.This a wonderful concept to combine with the solid rockmaking over concrete technique that is designed to be cost effective and to last a lifetime. Included in this DVD are setting out basic levels, preparing step treads, concrete and surface mortar mixes and layered colouring techniques. Plus The 20 page Download working book manual.
( Gives you a head start before the DVD's arrive)

It guides you from start to finish with colour pictures and full schematic diagrams. Topics Covered are: * The Step by Step Details * Working out Step Heights * Excavating and Concreting * The Transformation into Realistic Rock Steps * Main Points To add Before Mortaring * Carving Techniques * Finishing Techniques

Price: $49.95AUD ( $43.45 USD) Plus Postage

"How to Make Artificial Rocks and Boulders"

Chapters: 1. Introduction 2. A Quick Preview 3. FAQ 4. Selecting A Site 5. Placing Rubble 6. Mixes you will need 7. Mixing Concrete

8. Surface Mortar Mix 9. Undercoating 10. Shaping & Texturing 11. Natural Moulds 12. Texturing with dry sand 13. Caving Seams & cracks 14. Highlighting 15. Aging Rock

Running Time: 56 minutes
Description: This title is one of the two foundation DVD's in the Artificial Rockmaking Series; Artificial Rocks details the construction of Solid Artificial Rock combining materials for fake rocks in recycled rubble infill, concrete and a final mortar surface.

How to make Artificial Rocks and Boulders takes you through every step of building Artificial Solid Rock in fine detail including recipes for artificial rock. As a foundation Title, it is necessary viewing before going onto Construction Methods such as: Make Artificial Rock Waterfalls & Pond Features Build Artificial Rock Staircases, Artificial Rock Stepping Stones, Artificial Rock Step treads and Artificial Fake Rock Planter Bowls plus Bonsai Bowls in Artificial Fake Rock...

Price: $39.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $34.75 USD)

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"How to Make Artificial Landscape Rock over Wire Frames "

Chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Amazing Rock Designs 3. Getting started 4. Rendering Fabrics 5. Undercoating Bottom

6. Colouring the Underbelly 7. Undercoating Top 8. Top Coating 9. Coloring Top Coat 10. Sand Texturing 11. Using Moulds

Running Time: 52 minutes
Description: This title details the construction of hollow, framed Artificial Rock using a combination of Galvanized Fencing Wire, layering fabrics and a two layered mortaring (sand and cement) system. Hollow Rockmaking can be used for all types of Artificial Rock applications. Generally Hollow Rockmaking does require more of your time to complete a rock than the Solid Rock technique.

How to make Artificial Rock over Wire Frames

If you were to use both techniques to build similar size rocks than this would become very evident. However with the Hollow Rock technique you can do things that would be difficult with the Solid Rock technique. In summary, both techniques have enormous potential for the home landscaper-gardener or professional.

Price: $39.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $34.75 USD)

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"How to Make A Backyard Waterfall and Water Feature

in Artificial Rock"

Chapters: 1. Intro 2. Preparing and Lining a Pond 3. Waterfall Construction 4. Creating Magic

5. Disguising New & Old Materials 6. Lets Rock the Overhang 7. Final Colourings 8. Landscaping Around Pond 9. Pipes, Pumps, & Things

Running Time: 30 Minutes
Description: Waterfalls demonstrates the building of a compact Waterfall in a home backyard. The construction method uses recycled rubble and rock spall found onsite and the *Solid Rockmaking Techniques.
How to Make A Backyard Waterfall and Water Feature in Artificial Rock

This DVD includes siting and the setting out of a small to medium pond, using and laying Butyl Rubber lining to waterproof the pond, setting out the Waterfall and top water catchments plus decorative works in and around the pond.

NB* You will need to view the DVD title How to make Artificial Rocks and Boulders first before the Waterfall DVD to understand the full step by step procedures to making solid rock. Waterfalls does not go into the full detail of building solid rock but concentrates on the positioning and combinations of the artificial rock to create a unique water feature

Price: $39.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $34.75 USD)

Triple DVD Set

DVDs Included: - "How to Make Artificial Rocks and Boulders" - "How to Make Artificial Landscape Rock over Wire Frames" - "How to Make A Backyard Waterfall and Water Feature in Artificial Rock"

Price: $119.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $104.35 USD)
Yes all 3 DVD's in one pack!

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Double DVD Set

DVDs Included: - "How to Make Artificial Rocks and Boulders" - "How to Make Artificial Landscape Rock over Wire Frames"

Contains. Make Fabulous Artificial Rock & Make Hollow Rock
Price: $79.90AUD Plus Postage (approx $69.51 USD)

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Double DVD Set 2

DVDs Included: - "How to Make Artificial Rocks and Boulders" - "How to Make A Backyard Waterfall and Water Feature in Artificial Rock"

How to make Artificial Rocks and Boulders & Make Waterfalls in Artificial Rock
Price: $79.90AUD Plus Postage (approx $69.51 USD)

Wire Pliers - Crimps

These Pliers - Crimps are specially designed to hold small easy use clips and makes the joining of wire frames a very easy and simple task. Please check Infosheets page for more information and where you can buy pliers and clips. Sample of a completed hollow artificial rock created over a wire frame.