fake rocks

madtripper

15 years ago

anyone know a good source for fake rocks in S. E. Ontario?

I am looking for something to cover my external pond pump.

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jroot
15 years ago
I believe I posted about a place on Highway 24 near Ospringe. I was by there yesterday, and there were some.

Alternately, you could make some hypertufa. Martha Stewart types often mix Hypertuffa, which has peat moss, perlite, vermiculite etc. for aggregate. It is lighter weight and all... but its more for rustic looking garden or fake rocks than it is for serious projects.

Here is a link that might be useful: making hypertufa
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halaeva
15 years ago
Hi jroot.
I never new that there are fake rocks.I would be glad to have some,But I am not able to make them myself.I would rather purchase them.Do you know how prices shape? Are they more expensive than natural rocks?
Hala.
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My wife had me searching all over the place on how to make 2 fake rocks: One to hide our water well and the other to cover the septic tank in our yard. First I tried to make one out of concrete with a liquid polymer added to it to prevent cracking. Maybe I didn't use enough polymer because it cracked after about a month. It looked to smooth and obviously fake anyways. I then tried to make one out of foam. I was able to make a foam shell with a rock like texture. Then I painted it grey and brownish. It looked OK but when i hollowed it out and went to put it on the septic riser i had made it too small! Be sure to over estimate when you figure the sizing on these things. Some sites have charts to use to figure the interior dimensions of store bought models. You could use these as blueprints in making your own. I'll try to link to one below - not sure if it will work or not. In the long run I ended up just buying some for my wife for xmas! Very romantic, I know! Hahaha! She likes them though. I may try to make some more in the spring now that I have these plastic ones to use as design references. Here is a link that might be useful: Site I found to learn more about fake rocks sizing
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Hi Jimmy, This is my suggestion. I've heard about it, but never tried it. Perhaps other readers can offer some insight. First, buy a roll of bubble wrap- the large bubbles, not the small. (You can find it at an office supply or shipping and packaging supplier.) Then find a spot in your yard that is clay and dig a hole the shape and size you want your rock. Line the hole with a layer of the bubble wrap. Mix up some cement and pour it into the hole, pushing it against the bubble wrap. If you want the rock to be a little lighter, your can place a block of styrofoam or other lightweight material in the center. (You can also add vermiculite to the cement.) Let the cement harden for a few days, then dig around it and flip it over. Peel off the bubble wrap and "paint" the rock with sour cream, cottage cheese, or other dairy product. Place it in the shade and the rock with be covered with moss in a month or two. It'll look really cool because of all the impressions the bubble wrap left. Give it a try and send me some photos! DonRawson@juno.com
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Ive seen pool/garden rocks done. They use an air brush, several paints and foam brushes to blend together.
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jroot
15 years ago
Halaeva, If you know where to look, natural rocks are free. Come to me garden and you will see some,- all free. Of course, the fake rocks will be more expensive, as one is paying for someone to actually make them. Even the ones you make are more expensive as you need to buy the mortar. On the other hand, if you have the rocks delivered, they will be more expensive, as one is paying for the delivery. Economics 1a6.
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halaeva
15 years ago
Thanks jroot for your response,for invitation over your place in order to see rocks.I would be glad to do that,but I have a problem with transportaion and my health lately.I regret that.The info you're giving me are very valuable and I have learned a lot.My local garden centre is selling rocks and I will see it.They do delivery.Thank you again for your time.
God bless you.
Hala.
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