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Plus How to make an Artificial Rock Staircase Working Manual




Brand New Released DVD from ArtificialRock.com.au

"How to Make Really Fantastic Staircases, Steptreads & Stepping Stones in Artificial Rock"
Please Note this DVD is being edited with updates and is not available at this time, will be releasing the edited DVD soon please contact us and we will email you when it's done.___Keith

And Manual Package (Not sold Separately)

"How to Make Really Fantastic Staircases,

Steptreads & Stepping Stones in Artificial Rock"

How to Make Artificial Rocks and Boulders

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 working book manual is designed for outdoor use.

artificial rock staircase manual guide

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: $59.95AUD ( $49.75 USD) Plus Postage



"How to Make Artificial Rocks and Boulders"

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...

Normal Price: $39.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $33.95 USD)


"How to Make Artificial Landscape Rock over Wire Frames "

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.

Normal Price: $39.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $33.95 USD)


"How to Make A Backyard Waterfall and Water Feature

in Artificial Rock"

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.

  • 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

Normal Price: $39.95AUD Plus Postage (approx $33.95 USD)


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Triple DVD Set

By Far the Best Value for all Round Artificial Rockmaking
You will save $1,000.00 of Dollars Learning these Techniques!

All New 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"

Yes all 3 DVD's in one pack!


Double DVD Set

All New 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 :Check Order Pages


Double DVD Set 2

All New 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: Check Order Pages


Rockmaking Products


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 infomation
and where you can buy pliers and clips.

Sample of a completed hollow artificial rock created over a wire frame.



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