You can create a lightweight concrete mix for concrete statues using a hypertufa mixture. Hypertufa mixes concrete with peat moss to create a lightweight, porous substance that resembles alpine stone.
Things You Will Need
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Mix a dry solution containing equal ratios of concrete and peat moss in a bucket, or combine equal parts cement, sand, vermiculite and peat moss. Cement differs from concrete in that concrete already has aggregate such as sand mixed into it.
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Add water to the dry mix and stir with a trowel until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
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Pack the mixture into a mold for a statue, or hand-sculpt the statue as if you were working with modeling clay.
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Mist the statue with water and cover with builder’s plastic. Allow the statue to cure and harden for at least 48 hours.
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Place your statue in your garden.
The Drip Cap
- Concrete statuary can be found at most garden centers or home stores.
- You can use concrete statues as accent pieces for your lawn or garden.
- Mist the statue with water and cover with builder’s plastic.