Concrete mix for statues from start to finish.

In todays video I show how quick and easy it is to make a good concrete mix for making concrete statuary.
Here are the ingredients-
1 part portland cement
1 part gravel
2 parts sand
water as needed
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[@lillianreid1878]

I know this video doesn't have many views, but this guy is really great.

[@vidanaps714]

Thank you Rubber Mold Man for Sharing your valuable info at making these wonderful statues it’s like heavenly dolls ! Simple with qualities and easy to learn 🥰❤️🙏🏻

[@LilDirt12]

Awesome. I'm doing 8t correctly. Your awesome. Love your no nonsense videos. You have perfect camera angles, you don't go on and on about things that don't pertain, you are clear when explaining details and you make it fun. THANK YOU. Keep rockin it. 🤘🙂

[@gerechtigkeit120]

Just want to say thank you for posting this.

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

Thanks man I just started making concrete pottery and still perfecting my mix this helped a lot

[@katiewright4143]

I'm starting mine today can't wait

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks. I appreciate your videos. I like how you explain that your ideas come from experience/ family experience. I feel slight confusion, because I trust what you say- that this works from your experience. I just hear everywhere that the #1 thing that leads to eventual cracks in concrete pieces is the extra water. All the pro's say to use the least water possible, & that if you need greater fluidity, to add superplasticizer. What are your thoughts on that? I wish you could do a video where you show the whole process, with the step you spoke about, with pouring off extra water- showing this rise of water to the surface & how to remove it. Thanks.

[@rubbermoldman8544]

Thank you for the feedback! I will be making a video soon showing the entire process start to finish. One thing to keep in mind is concrete statues are a very different process than what would be done for concrete sidewalks/foundations etc… the water is only used in the mixing and cast process, then it’s left to dry out so there’s no water in it. The longer you can keep concrete statues wet while it’s curing the stronger it will become.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

I understand that you want to wet cure concrete. But it is also my understanding that if too much water is added for the initial mix, that is a #1 cause of cracking, & weakens the top area where the water surfaces. I've heard all these experienced concrete experts, including those doing art/ decorative concrete, explain that a flowable mix should be achieved by adding superplasticizer/ water reducer, which gives flow without weakening by overwatering. So the superplasticizer is an extra expense, & you say that is not necessary? Thanks for answering questions. @@rubbermoldman8544

[@rubbermoldman8544]

I always tell everyone to use whatever works for them and their statues because it will be different for everyone. Personally just using water is what has worked for me and my business, we’ve never had issues with weakening or cracking in our statues. That being said I have tried various additives over the years and I’ve never found anything that improves an already well made concrete mix. But definitely play around and figure out what works for you.

[@punkeasy]

Nice video. Invaluable info. Thanks

[@VetvsWorld]

Forearm tatt looks newer. ✊🏻 I have sleeves, so I approve. 😂 Great vid for us newb casters. Thx!

[@lukassparks1967]

I love your videos

[@Crockenstock-hj4uj]

Is that landscape fabric? Nice video!

[@oldcodgerplaysgames9610]

Doesn't the gravel just sink to the bottom of the mould , do you want it evenly mixed around the mixture?

[@rubbermoldman8544]

Its the consistency of the mix that keeps the gravel from sinking

[@pablovalencia6737]

Thank you so much

[@WhatwouldDrewdo-vj6mw]

How long before you remove from molds? Will you hurt molds if you take too long to remove? Does size matter on how long you wait to remove molds?

[@rubbermoldman8544]

Generally speaking, 24 hours if the temps are 65 degrees or higher, regardless the size. If it is something that has a lot of small intricate detail, you can give it another day. I wouldnt leave anything in a mold over a week, less if its hot.

[@michaelsanders2676]

What kind of sand do you use?

[@rubbermoldman8544]

I’m not brand specific, but you want to find a coarse sand, nothing to fine.

[@warrenhaynesfan1]

We cannot get Portland cement keep saying I don't have it I need to know how to mix mortar and cement for a statue and everything keeps showing Portland I don't have it and I can't get it

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

Have you tried making limecrete

[@mariawilson2595]

HELP ! Rubber man I cant get Portland cement in Bulgaria ??? what can i use instead please x