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yext is a complete scam they called me up and told me Nick from "its concrete"(also a member of the forum) told them i would be interested which he did not I called up and asked him myself. This company lies to get you to join! What they did was bas…
is that a portland cement mustache ?
a local rep gave us a half pallet when it first came out, we poured a one coffee table with it and that was that enough said!
hi, not being there it's hard to see exactly what's happening, try a more fluid mix, by one of many methods and less vibrating
We would be happy for you to fly out to California and work out of our shop we have plenty of room for others to play give us a call (209) 480-5828-Colin
thanks bud, no I didnt do that table but I did see it
that is amazing! We have been saving a lot of different bottles from different sources and have been wanting to do something with them sliced and diced.. looks very cool! kudos!!! did you also do a blue table by chance that was at CCIC in Sacramento?
you can cut bottles with a diamond blade on a tile saw- some chipping happens but can be sanded out. We first cut the bottles in half long ways and the back cut an opening to better fill them.
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- At 1:00am on June 1, 2009,
Nick Relampagos said… - Hey Colin,
The pics look great! Great job. Thanks for stepping up for that project.
- At 10:10am on April 22, 2009,
Mandala Design said… - Sorry it took so long to get back, I have been out of the loop. We have never had UPC come up. I guess that is the upside of being 10 years behind Cali. I have heard people making samples of their work, and showing it in use to the code guys, but never had first hand experience.
- At 11:21am on March 27, 2009,
Nick Relampagos said…
- They're huge and heavy! 16' is pretty long. I would definatly consider cutting them in half. Unless you have a 16' truck bed.
- At 10:13pm on March 26, 2009,
Nick Relampagos said…
- Steve at Concrete Evolution just told me you'll be picking up his tables. They're huge. Lot's of wood and plenty sturdy.
- At 1:19am on March 26, 2009,
Nick Relampagos said…
- What's up! We're busy here at the shop and have a few more jobs coming in in the next few weeks.
How are things over the hill over there?
- At 1:14pm on February 4, 2009,
John Cardwell(www.crete-unique.com) said… - Well I was mainly wanting to know how it went if so. Thanks by the way!
I am working on a giant L piece that the customer is insistent upon. Its about 9'6"by 6'2" with a undermount sink in the long section. I have pressed the seam issue and normally I wouldn't really do it without but its an important client so I must attempt at least to do it. Obviously casting surface will be a major issue and I am modifying one of my tables to handle the size of it. Just another day in paradise.
- At 8:57am on February 4, 2009,
John Cardwell(www.crete-unique.com) said…
- Was it you that was recently talking about making a large L piece? I can't find the thread on it but for some reason thought it was you. If so I have a question or two for you.
- At 1:46pm on January 7, 2009,
ZOE AUSTRALIA said… - thanks for the feedback. I will keep phoning around and pestering toolsuppliers here to see if they have a Hellcat and if that doesnt produce any info I guess I will have to look into purchasing from America if I can afford it.
Tell me is the Hellcat a large tool? Is it easy to manipuate around something like the sculptures on my site?
regards, Zoe.
- At 7:32am on January 7, 2009,
ZOE AUSTRALIA said…
- Hi, I rang our local tool store specialists today and asked them if they knew what a Hellcat was.
Reply: "A real wild cat." They honestly did not know what it was.
I am trying to find if I can view one and possibly purchase one locally, in Western Australia.
Any info you can share with me about molding etc I would greatly appreciate.
I have decided after seeing all the lovely stained finishes in peoples photos, that I had better learn how to do that too, as it would certainly enhance my sculptures if I can achieve that faux stone or marbled look.
Not everyone wants a verdigris brass patina.
Am so hoping to sell some pieces soon, as I need cashflow.(Mortgage)
Do you have any tips on staining you could share?
I am hoping to develop my skills to create sculptures that look like they are made of polished stone of different types.
I have done marbling and faux stone effects when painting big 20'x40' backdrops and various props for theatre. Had a lot of fun over the years making fake statues and big pillars etc for temple scenes like Jesus Christ Superstar, and old stone houses, church interiors with stained glass windows etc.
Amazing what you can do with a 3d framework and canvas and a little bit of paint. I hope to apply those skills to the art of staining concrete.
regards, Zoe.
P.S. Its 35degreesC+ here today and I cant even go for a swim as a big 5 metre white pointer ate a local guy 2 days after Christmas and has been hanging around the bay. Circled a dinghy a few days ago while a couple were out setting crab pots.
We have seals and fairy penguins here so it is a good fast food snack bar for white pointer sharks following the whale migration north up the coast.
I dont intend to be part of their diet. I might have to get a shovel and dig a hole in the backyard for a pool instead of going to the beach!
- At 5:04pm on January 5, 2009,
Darby Crowley said… - At 5:12pm on January 5, 2009, Darby Crowley said… Iam very good, its nice to here from you. I hope you and your family are well I only really launched my countertop business in September this year (could have picked a better time the way the ecomony is going here) I dont know yet if it will take off ,there is no established market here in concrete countertops which is good in one way but it also means I will have to convince people to buy the product, so far I am getting a very good responce from people who see the work I have done ,but converting that into sales is an other thing,How are things going for you? have you got into GFRC yet? .there is always some thing else to learn I have seen some of your work on the fourm its classy stuff!
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