Bag Mix vs Mix Your Own 8 Replies

I would like to know how many artisans out there ( vertical, overaly, countertop or other) buy their mix from a larger company or how many people prefer to mix their own? Their is so many mix's out...

Started by Bobby Leatherwood co-owner Picassacrete.com in General. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network 5 hours ago.

Just saying hello... 9 Replies

Howdy All --- I'm a sculptor who works in concrete, mortar & cement paste. I just put a few pix up in an album of the Ferrocement Faux Bois (False Wood in French) that I have been doing for yea...

Tagged: Bois, Faux

Started by Donald R. Tucker in General. Last reply by Donald R. Tucker 8 hours ago.

Halloween Carving? 5 Replies

I think we should all carve a pumpkin or something to do with halloween. Out of concrete of coarse! Maybe have a contest? And vote on the best. I will give a Concrete Artists Network T-Shirt to the...

Tagged: halloween, concrete pumpkins, Hand carved

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in General. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network 17 hours ago.

Memberships and Training Videos

If you've been on the network then you probably saw the POLL at the front of your screen. I have been toying with the idea of having a page that anyone can sign up for for an annual subscription. I...

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in Training and Class Discussions Aug 26.

Unlimited possibilities? 1 Reply

I saw the photos that Wild World Woman posted and can't get over how delicate she made it. If you would like to share your technique i would be greatfull. Was it moulded first? Really beautiful wor...

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in Concrete Art. Last reply by WildWorldWoman Aug 22.

best way to get started 7 Replies

Hey everyone, I have been doing staining, scoring and overlays for about 6 years. I want to turn my direction to the vertical and faux rock work as the floors are just getting to be plain for me a...

Started by darell in General. Last reply by Bobby Leatherwood co-owner Picassacrete.com Aug 22.

NEW MEMBERS 1 Reply

I really think all of the old members should greet the new members. I know I forget sometimes, but it is important for the growth of this forum. These new guys need to have a place they feel welcom...

Started by Bobby Leatherwood co-owner Picassacrete.com in General. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network Aug 21.

Class and Training Experiences 17 Replies

Has anyone gone to training classes for hand carving or vertical work? Let us know your experiences and thoughts or what you would like to see available for you to learn Jeff

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in Training and Class Discussions. Last reply by Tajmawall, Wayne Sellon Aug 20.

What do you use for your video productions? 3 Replies

I have a program called "Pinnacle Studio". I have just put it on my computer and I'm going to give it a shot. Nathan from Vertical Artisans said this is a good program. I was wondering what everyon...

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in Video and Photographing Your Hand Carved Masterpieces. Last reply by Bobby Leatherwood co-owner Picassacrete.com Aug 17.

Colors, Stains, Acrylics, Acid or something new? 5 Replies

Has anyone heard of or has tried any new type of stains or colors? I have only heard of acrylics for water based and acid . I saw something called Newlook but not sure what that is. How about Color...

Tagged: acid, acrylic, pigments, stains, Colors

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in Product Discussions. Last reply by Russ Eisenberg Aug 17.

Faux Bios Cool Stuff 1 Reply

That Faux bios is pretty cool stuff and I sure think Donald Tuckers works are hot stuff along with others on this site, I don't know if anyone else does but , I for one would like to try it and exp...

Started by Creative Stone Works in Artificial / Carved Wood - Faux Bois. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network Aug 8.

Welcome to Your New Forum 11 Replies

by jeff on 19 Jun 2008, 14:34 I would like to welcome everyone who is involved in the hand-carved, vertical concrete industry and even those who aren't but may have an interest. I am asking everyo...

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in General. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network Aug 7.

best sealer 3 Replies

Hi. what is the best sealer for a waterfall in a swiming pool to resist the chemicals in the water. thanks.

Started by lusinando in General. Last reply by VerticalArtisans.com Aug 6.

Sculpture 1 Reply

Anyone tried it much using mix?.. I mean human/animal figures etc as apposed to practicle things like barbicues and seats etc, there are some great examples on the net of animals made of concrete i...

Started by Colin Davie in General. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network Aug 1.

Who wants tops? 12 Replies

I want to know if there are enough of us out there that do countertops that we should have a section on countertops?

Started by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network in Concrete Countertops. Last reply by Bob Lucius Aug 1.

Vertical Overlays: Coke vs. Pepsi 15 Replies

Hey, Everyone! I am curious about different vertical overlays that are out there. I just had a client ask me the difference between Flex-c-ment and Fossil Crete. Honestly, I couldn't answer her que...

Started by Gary Criddle in Product Discussions. Last reply by Brenda Adams Jul 25.

Tree Bark 7 Replies

I'd like to start to incorporate more wood textures (heavy timbered look) and tree bark(for big logs and tree branches) can anyone tell me where to purchase the rollers for these textures? I can ma...

Started by Hank in General. Last reply by JODY SMITH Jul 24.

vertical carving effloressence 9 Replies

Can any one suggest a good sealer to stop the effloressence from weeping out of my exterior colored vertical carvings? Something that doesn't change the look. Hank

Started by Hank in General. Last reply by Pat Jul 21.

SHARING MIXES 9 Replies

Lots of guys seem to be joining up these internet sites looking for a mix recipe, I'm not able to critisise that because I was helped out myself in that department, and I'm forever grateful, but it...

Started by Colin Davie in General. Last reply by Jeff Datin - Concrete Artists Network Jul 19.

seting time 10 Replies

Hi everybody. In Portugal I can not get the ready made vertical mixes you have over there, so I make do with a normal portland cement and sand mix with some lime in it, the problem is that it is al...

Started by lusinando in Product Discussions. Last reply by Tajmawall, Wayne Sellon Jul 15.