DIY Hypertufa Moonface

In this recipe I used
3 parts finely sifted peatmoss
2 parts pulverized perlite
1 part sifted sand (fine sand)
3 parts portland cement. (in the video I said 2 parts but I used 3 parts.
Water to bind add a little at a time.
Let me know your thoughts😊

[@LouiseLLee]

Found you today, got to watch a few of your videos. Your work is wonderful. Thank you for all the measurements. I’m in the process of gathering all the materials to make a hypertufa bird bath. Oh, Vienna, keep on talking, there’s nothing wrong with it. The kids are lucky to have these treasured memories for years to come. My mom passed away a couple of years ago. I have many voice messages, so I can still hear her. They mean the world to me. ❤

[@acccardone7679]

If you weren't chatting throughout your video I would not have watched very much of it. It is your chatting that gives me the info I was looking for. The stories are good for helping me understand where you're coming from. If some folks don't want to listen, there's a neat little place that can be tapped which has this amazing new feature that silences any noise coming from the video or from the device...

[@VennasNature]

Aaaw ACC Thank you. I am glad you find the video useful. Thank you for viewing and your kind words😁

[@KellSmoak]

I love you talking through the videos!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ellenmau2404]

Enjoyed the way you talked me through so much! Was supriced to hear you comment at the end.. you are lovely!

[@juanys4chunz]

Don't you dare listen to those that say u talk too much. You explain things & that is so very helpful. Love your genuine personality😏❤

[@VennasNature]

Hello thank you for viewing and your kind comments😊

[@denisebrucato9073]

I don't think you talk too much! I like that you are explaining everything. Thank you for your great videos - very inspiring.

[@VennasNature]

Thank you Denise. Thank you for viewing I hope the video was useful😊

[@dewharvey8498]

A fun and informative video. Thank you for being yourself. You are a pleasure to watch!

[@VennasNature]

Oh my goodness. Thank you for viewing😊 Let me know if you have questions and we will learn together😁

[@VIncentSunflowers]

You're the best! Lots of fun! And the moon face is way more interesting than a planter. I really didn't know hypertufa could be sculpted. Now my wheels are turning! Thanks!

[@mpeel3581]

You are adorable. Don’t change. ❤

[@Sundancer8]

I learned many things I did not know from all your cheery chatter. Your genuine open nature is refreshing and I'm still smiling. Thanks almost a year later.

[@judyjohnson4117]

So glad I stumbled across your channel thru gardening videos. Just awesome moon face!

[@irmaramon3401]

Hi dont worry what peolpe think u keep on doing your vedios love them thank for all u do :)

[@VennasNature]

Thank you Irma I hope you find the videos useful😊

[@sherryw-ponyluv-er2394]

Please continue to be your authentic self. That moon is so cute with his adorable wink. ❤️❤️❤️

[@VennasNature]

Well Hello My friend Sherry! 😊 How are you doing? I hope your health is well and you are moving about and busy as usual😊 Thank you for your kind comments Sherry😊

[@agentredhasretired5450]

Lovely, above my skill level.

[@VennasNature]

Oh I am sure not😁👍 I hope you give it a try😁

[@carolbrown5516]

Please make sure you watch Vienna’s other KZbin videos, very fun and informative.

[@joanwingo6555]

I have found your videos and just love you! You are fun and make me smile when I listen to you. You are talented and I say talk on!! I have subscribed to your channel and looking forward to more projects 😀

[@VennasNature]

Welcome Joan😊 If you don't mind goofy you are in the right place 😊 Thank you for your kind words. Will you be making some of these fun items? You can find me on Instagram and private message me to show me your creations😁 Where are you in the world Joan?

[@maureenhepner230]

I love your creations and keep talking ! You crack me up and that's half the fun of watching you ;)

[@VennasNature]

Aw thanks Maureen. I do like creating and sharing what I learn in life and hypertufa😁

[@misskitty6586]

I love your goofiness...do what you love and love what you do!!

[@VennasNature]

😁 Thank you! I am just me. I don't want to be annoying though....lol I will keep having fun😄

[@zanneandresen7714]

Well done!

[@irmaramon3401]

just think u never have peolpe happy they always have something to say lol but i love your work u keep talking if they dont like it they can go on with them selfes doing something esle lol Thanks for your work love it :)

[@VennasNature]

Hello Irma😊 Thank you for viewing and your kind comments.

[@pamelakincaid7489]

Love it going to make some. 🌻

[@VennasNature]

Yay!!! I'm excited. I hope you will show me your creations😊👍

[@jeneendove906]

I just followed you from hypertufa . I love your moon face.💞

[@VennasNature]

Hello Jeneen thank you for following and viewing. I hope you will find the videos useful😁

[@rosemariegannabaars1969]

Cool gefällt mir sehr gut 😘

[@VennasNature]

Thank you Rosemarie😊

[@reginahudson9909]

Hi again, I enjoy you talking and being a bit goofy, maybe because I'm the same way . I would like to see how you sieve the materials with the screen , did you build a frame and added the screen? Thank you .

[@VennasNature]

Hello Regina thank you for your kind comments. I actually use a kitchen sieve for the sand...well I don't use it in the kitchen any more I had to buy a new one for the kitchen...lol For the peatmoss I actually took the canvas off of its stretcher. You know artist canvas? I paint too so I have those around. Anyway after taking the canvas off I stapled the window screen on the stretcher. If you use a large enough frame it will cover the top of your mixing container. I maybe should do a video about that.... Thank you for viewing😊

[@AntoniaMartaCasanas]

Es posible en español

[@christineking4016]

Cant you do the same thing with regular cement

[@VennasNature]

I suppose you could use portland cement and sand and make these faces as well. I can't think of a reason it won't work. I like the hypertufa mix because this ends up looking more like stone😊 Let me know how yours turns out😊

[@judyking9552]

i love the face do u sell them if so how much

[@VennasNature]

Hello Judy 😊 Thank you for viewing. Yes, I have sold them, $20. I would have to up that now since the price of materials have doubled in the past year. I hope your projects turn out well😊

[@Slaphappy-_-]

What is your go to thickness for items? Painting? what kind of paint?

[@VennasNature]

Hello Andy. The moon face base dish is about 1 1/4 inch and I build the face on top of that all together including the nose this little moonface is maybe 1 11/2. I won't paint this moon face. When I do paint pieces I use outdoor paint Deco Art or even outdoor latex that I add a little water to so it soaks into the cement. After the paint dries I apply Minwax Polycrylic when that dries I use 2 coats of Rustoleum clear spray paint. I instruct folks to keep these pieces out of direct sun for longer lasting color . Also I remind folks to bring these pieces in out of the winter freeze.

[@Slaphappy-_-]

@@VennasNature Thank you! I went and purchased all the materials for this can’t wait to get my hands dirty! Lol I used to own a fiberglass shop and have lots of materials left over and need a way to use it up?? Thanks for your knowledge I will try my best!

[@VennasNature]

@@Slaphappy-_- OH boy! I hope you post so I can see😊

[@jonnagallucci4119]

Andy, you can use regular craft paint. I have made dozens of hanging pieces over the years. Mix your base coat color with a sealer. I use Behr concrete low luster. You can add other color onto your base coat. I have been sculpting these for years. If you use sand they can stay out all year. My mix is a little different. I create on a piece of plywood.

[@VennasNature]

@@jonnagallucci4119 Thank you Jonna 😊

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

Goofy-ness

[@susanwhittaker865]

No such thing as talking too much 😊