How to make cement garden statues.

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

If you don’t have a custom fiberglass shell for the mold, you can put the latex mold in a bucket and put sand around the mold so that it can’t deform.

[@samsara-summermooncomehome5881]

Thank you. This is what I was looking for.

[@juliegogola4647]

That might work with smaller statues, but I tried that on a bigger one, and it looked deformed. I made my rubber mold with the stuff from Micheal's craft store. You brush it on and add gauze after every so many coats.

[@raymondjiii]

Easier said that done. Maybe for a small mold. A medium size mold you can use percolite. But sand and percolite take some experience.

[@ConcreteLand]

FYI Cement is the fine gray powder. Add water it becomes slurry. Add any aggregate (sand, rocks, broken glass, perlite, etc) it is concrete. Spent my entire adult life working with this material, I find the need to make it clear. Thx.

[@nowirehangers2815]

I always have issues with it crumbling

[@stellapennington4971]

Thank you..I have asked a couple of ppl what the different was..so now I know

[@porker5749]

Actually cement and sand is mortar. Concrete is made of cement, sand and aggregate.

[@KarenmitchellANI]

@@porker5749 So if using concrete, won't need to add anything other than water, right?

[@porker5749]

@@KarenmitchellANI That's right.

[@markwinsor446]

A really cool trick is to put the old on a pece of plywood. Thenhold a running palm sander on the plywood to vibrate the air bubbles out and get the cement into all the crevices....

[@lawerancelanham]

i was gonna mention using an old electric toothbrush...id bet they could be modified and adapted to get into tiny places

[@SoberOKMoments]

A very clear and interesting video. Made me want to try it! Thank you for sharing.

[@monicacoyle3760]

The bunnies are so precious. This is so interesting. Wanted to do this in my younger years, 50 years ago. Now to old. But if I had a big property I would have these all around

[@marydumois4242]

You’re too old at 50…I’m guessing you were born old.

[@NancyColpetzer-tq6te]

Very helpful video. It gave me all of the information I needed to get started with this as a new retirement hobby. I had already done some basic reading on this, but it is much easier to fully understand with a video of someone actually doing it. I will start with some of the very small, basic and less expensive molds, then work up to more complex projects as I learn.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@David-Field.Stuff01]

Great video. A clear and no nonsense presentation. Hope to see more.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks.

[@riffrite333]

Nice detail on the rabbit fur for being concrete, Nice.

[@terrysouth7201]

This is definitely not a from scratch video, this assumes, a lot of forknowledge about fiberglass molds, mold, releases, and so on. I need an a to Z guide, I’m already lost in the first 60 seconds of the video. Yes I can understand what most of it is and does from context in common sense, but this is not a beginners guide or like an intermediate

[@tanyaford8458]

I love that mold you used! Such beautiful detail.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks!

[@usaearthling]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. Your work is amazing.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks!

[@zombiespock4512]

Do any of you actually listen to all the instructions before asking your questions? Most of your answers can be found by paying attention to what is said in the video. A quick google search can answer just about everything else.

[@toetagspecialist]

I'm glad to see someone else asking the same question I've been thinking lol just pay attention! 🤣🤣

[@AlfredoNader]

You have the voice of an old and wise wizard. 😄🧙‍♂

[@221b-Maker-Street]

A video showing how to make the *fibreglass support* would be very helpful as it seems from your guidance to be a fundamental part of a successful cement statue project. Have you made one of these videos, please?

[@David-Field.Stuff01]

A video of what you seek would be best but the process in words is 1. Make clay sculpture. 2. Make latex mould over the sculpture. 3. Make glass fibre jacket over the latex mould.

[@gumzo2509]

This video on how to make cement garden statues is so cool! 🤯 It's a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to our home or garden. 🏡 🪴 You can make a variety of shapes and sizes, and even paint them to match your décor. 🎨 I can't wait to try it! 🔨

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you.

[@pharoahzeus]

Highly detailed and informative well worth my time 😉😌

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts.

[@michaelglebis4956]

Awesome video. Cant wait to make some of these for my wife

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you. Here is a link to another video showing how to cast a figure without a fiberglass hard shell. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ-lpX-NptSdnK8

[@michaelglebis4956]

@@johnsonscorner7065 Thank you

[@LaylaG74]

Thank you for such an informative video ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks, Glad you liked it.

[@haileyparker6499]

Thank you! I cant wait to start! How long do you let the cement sit for to dry?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Before i remove from the mold, I always let it cure at least 1 full day. If it is quite humid, I give it a day and a half up to two days to cure. Good luck with your statues.

[@josephineanania8642]

🎉🎉🎉thank you for your video and explaining along the way ❤❤❤

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Glad you liked it.

[@roydodd4694]

❤❤video great 😊😊

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you.

[@Karen-ig6bp]

Im starting this as a hobby. Thank you for explaining the basics. Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you.

[@ItsMeHello555]

Thank you for this video! I’ve always wanted to do this, but I thought the moulds were really expensive, likely. Where do you find them at, please? Thank you!

[@RealWhitBoss]

This video was not quite what I was looking for, however very educational. Thank you very much!

[@oussakoussa5147]

Thanks for all the information my friend Where can I find the templates I used in the explanation? good luck

[@jessicaluchsinger4895]

I'm curious about your fiberglass moulds. Are they each made specifically to the silicon mould you made or just a generic form that holds the silicon? Your statues are wonderful :)

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Yes, the fiberglass outer shells are made specific for each latex mould. Thanks for the compliment.

[@neatcool4770]

We call it a mother mold, it is the rigid mold us sculptors make around the rubber covered model. Sculpt something, cover it in coats of rubber, cover that in fiberglass or ultracal or something rigid, that's a simplification of the process. Advanced molds will have a flange of material along the seams where you think it might need to split a tad, usually a thin piece of plastic that got coated on both sides with the rubber, the fiberglass is added over that and holes drilled along the seam flange to slip a bolt and wingnut through for added precision of the mold holding it's shape. A thin coat of Vaseline makes a good release during the mold making process, whether it's rubber, fiberglass, plaster, etc, to keep parts of the mold from sticking to each other during creation. I learned this stuff 20years ago, they should teach it in schools.

[@denisenoble4010]

where do you get your moulds and then the former they stand it. would love to give it ago

[@sonja_hooper]

any Link to where you Purchased the 3 bunny Mould ?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

I got that mold from Rubbermoldman.com

[@IvetteRamosLevy]

Great video. Do you have a video on how to make the silicon mold? Thanks

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you. I purchase the latex molds from sellers on ebay.

[@deborahgoslin5858]

Thank you very much I learned alot from you ! You explained it so I understood all the important little things I need to do so it turns out good !

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@lytnin88]

After removing the casting from the mold, do you need to keep it moist until the cement/concrete cures?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

It is not necessary for the most part. Keep it out of direct sun to slow the curing. If the weather is hot and dry, spritzing with some water would be fine.

[@610Frances]

I Don't have a fibre glass outter case !! But can I use bucket of sand to place rubber mould into then pour my cement.?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Yes, you can. Here is a video I made about doing that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnPWZYaLr9p8iqs

[@610Frances]

@johnsonscorner7065 that's for the reply. I will definitely give this a go .

[@CaptainCretaceous91]

How do you make your molds? Do you sculpt them out of clay and cover them with rubber?

[@nunyabitnezz2802]

So : What’s the proportion of rubbing alcohol to castor oil? Where the heck do you get castor oil? How long do you let the concrete set before removing it from the mold?

[@CrystslLepagnol]

The "ethnic" beauty products section at Walmart, Rite Aid, or any grocery/drug store.

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Interesting video how long do the moulds last before they rip. I saw in a market here in Australia a few years back some of your selling Australian animals but the eyes, they had put coloured pebbles. It made the statues pop. Cheers Graham

[@johnsonscorner7065]

The key to lasting is how well they are kept. They must be kept away from sunlight as it will ruin the latex. I get dozens of pours before the mould starts to break down. The mould will become sticky in areas and then will rip.

[@crlheureux]

Does the mold release evaporate quickly like rubbing alcohol does?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

No, the mold release does not evaporate as quickly as plain rubbing alcohol. The castor oil is what makes it work. The alcohol serves to thin the oil. Always drain the mold well as any puddles of the release agent will affect the concrete. I spray the mold, tip it upside down to drain while I mix the concrete.

[@AllAboutFragrance]

Wow this is so interesting to me! Thank you for such a detailed video.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks!

[@tomlavelle2333]

You didn't mention how long you let it dry in the mold before removing it.

[@pablokkk9614]

Where I can get this thing you pouring cement in from please ?

[@carolwebster4181]

That's lovely your very clever do you sell them when done ,where would i look for these moulds ,what would they be called ? Very cute thankyou love from Australia oxox

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks. Ebay is a great source for the molds.

[@anoeshkananhoe31]

where to buy molds?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Ebay. Rubbermoldman.com

[@lmtt123]

Immediately I see a problem. What mold? From where? What's mold release?

[@scarlettsalazar4836]

I’m not sure if you’re being facetious but mold is a casting mold, also spelled mould. It’s the form that you pour a medium into to make a shape. In this case it’s the silicon mold for the bunnies. The mold release is a thin layer of oil that keeps the concrete from sticking to the mold because oil won’t mix with the water in the concrete mix.

[@watnoudan]

I also see a problem...lazyness

[@smallnuts2]

​@scarlettsalazar4836 how do you make money with statues? By this I mean, say I took a iron man figurine made it life size and cement statue, would you get in trouble for using the small design? 🤔

[@reapersritehand]

​@smallnuts2 generally if you only made few they'd leave you alone, sorta like a fair use art project type thing, now on the other hand if made a mold and was pumping them out for profit they'd shut you down and destroy the mold as it is copyright and trademark mark ip, and its owned by the mouse house who are notorious about copyright protection

[@smallnuts2]

@@reapersritehand what if you paid them to make a 3d model for you? Then you make it a statue?

[@colinmorrison5218]

Where did you get the mold for the bulldog puppy statue shown in the start of the video?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Rubbermoldman.com

[@Muckwickett]

How many days did you wait until you released it from the mold?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

It depends on the weather. If it's warm and dry 1 day. If it's cool, humid, or wet I give it 2 days.

[@KasieLane-q8d]

Heyy, Thankyou for the informational video. How would you colour the garden ornaments?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

I have found that latex paint works very well.

[@YourDaddy-q2v]

its there anything in the form of liquid that I can use the pour into a sculpture to make it softer and break down without the need of hammering down please anyone

[@elviraberry2942]

Mixing the cement is no brainer. My question is, where do you buy the molds? Or did you make the molds? That would be the hard part. TY for making this video though.

[@DrGaryGreen]

Why castor oil? Could you use other oils? Thank you.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Castor oil will not harm latex molds. Petroleum based oils will harm latex molds.

[@DrGaryGreen]

@@johnsonscorner7065 Would cheap seed oil like palm or corn be okay do you think? I'll be moving to Indonesia and castor oil is noting I've seen there. Palm is plentiful. Thank you again.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

@@DrGaryGreen I have only used castor oil, so I can't say. It would be best to try it on something and see how it works.

[@crystalmarion5970]

Where you buy ur molds from?

[@carollecampeau4750]

Is my pink silicone mold too fragile for cement? Don't remember the name Silocone 25? I used it for clay.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

I have only used latex molds, so I can't say.

[@redhorsewordsmith6002]

If you have a tool such as electric sander, jig saw, etc (something that vibrates basically), remove the blade or anything sharp if it has one and hold that against the mold to remove air bubbles.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks for the tip. I use an electric sander on larger figures.

[@AbdulAziz-cj4hg]

Sir may i know what will happen if the cement mixture is too loose? What does fine line mean?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

If the mixture is loose it will take longer to dry and may also lose strength when cured. Fine line is just an expression.

[@gladiatormechs5574]

i do 3D PRINTING.. and with SO many failed prints i need a way to re-melt them and try to re use them.. if i make a cement model , can i use a BLOW TORCH on the CEMENT model so the PLA plastic material can melt around the cement model.. can the cement model be super heated with a blow torch without damaging the cement model ?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

It's probably not a good idea, as concrete has been known to explode when exposed to high temperature.

[@johnalbrecht3831]

Links to products would have been nice Where did you get the molds

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Ebay

[@anoeshkananhoe31]

where to buy the mal?

[@Spitlebug]

Yes, but how do I create the mold?

[@jennifercampbell4091]

What paint is suitable for molds

[@johnsonscorner7065]

There is no reason to paint the molds.

[@byrondarken7231]

I didn’t really get it how you stir cement, let’s see, put the cement ,water, sand and stir, stir, stir. Is that it?

[@vinnypal]

What kind of quikrete is this

[@johnsonscorner7065]

The mix is portland cement and sand. I did not use quikrete.

[@JeffreyBisnaw]

Looks great. May be my retirement hobby...

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks. That's how I got into it.

[@ahminyahnan1150]

I cant find any good moulds they are all for other things or too small do you have any specific information that could get us any of these moulds or better results when searching

[@johnsonscorner7065]

My moulds came from Ebay and rubbermoldman.com.

[@melaniehellum1281]

Well explained I think it was great

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thank you.

[@Lynn-zq8qo]

how much do those rubber molds cost though??

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Here is where I got most of my molds. Rubbermoldman.com

[@chriskillya]

Can you link some of the molds you use?

[@erikkibler3466]

Love it man thanks😊

[@bobvargas1024]

But what about the molder, how do we make one?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

That's a whole other project I have never tried. I purchase mine online and ebay.

[@johnhayes6414]

u dont say where you got the molds from

[@maureennordstrom4496]

Wow, how rude! So many of the comments are derogatory. He’s just demonstrating what he does? He doesn’t have to share his technique with anyone, but he did! Give the guy a break 🙄

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for sharing you're interesting video.] 🙏

[@QueenQueenly]

So Beautiful ❤

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks

[@Catchers0]

Where are you from ?? Really interested in sculpture

[@jennifercampbell4091]

What paint would I use on these

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Latex paint has worked best for me.

[@heatherbeck4186]

Brush it with water so it will absorb, then use acrylic paint especially for patios.

[@michaelstebbins5216]

Hey there. I would love to learn more about the concrete skull that you have there and maybe collaborate on a project with you. Would you be willing to chat sometime?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

It's possible. I would like to know more about your idea.

[@michaelstebbins5216]

@@johnsonscorner7065 Excellent! I am interested in getting a mold for a large brain so I can make big concrete brains. Interested? If so, what is the best way to get in touch?

[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

Hello there 🤠 Amazing and very interesting video.. Super like 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing.. do keep posting new ideas Warm regards and best wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎🤠

[@michaelpearson1272]

Now that you have taught us how to do it ourselves we will not have to buy a garden of you again. So you might as well sell up your business thank you. For doing yourself out of business. 💡👍🏻

[@tammymurphy1268]

Great vid!!!!!!

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks

[@angies6311]

Did you make the fiberglass mold support or did it come with the mold. If you made it, can you do a video on that as well?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

The fiberglass support came with the mold.

[@angies6311]

@@johnsonscorner7065 Thanks for the quick response. Did you say where you got the mold?

[@RandiG63]

I’ve always wanted to do this ❤ Thank you for a great video 🙏🏻 🐇

[@johnsonscorner7065]

@@angies6311 Ebay and rubbermoldman.com.

[@scarlettsalazar4836]

Thank you, very informative!

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@konkeprimary8262]

@@johnsonscorner7065 Where can one buy those moulding structures (Latex)?

[@tammymorningstar4794]

No need to shake the mold, simply tapping on the sides or a small vibrator, will work. Especially for bigger molds, that are heavier. Tam's other half

[@mweatherby2968]

Ha! We have a Johnson's Corner here in Colorado. They make the best food at that truck stop and cinnamon rolls the size of dinner plates! Just one question, do you buy your molds at a certain place? I really liked the video, I believe I can do this myself even. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Thanks for the kind words. My molds came from Ebay and rubbermoldman.com.

[@techtiger8]

can you weather proof them or seal them

[@Automedon2]

concrete is weatherproof - same thing a sidewalk is made of. Those statues look better and better as they age.

[@johnsonscorner7065]

in my opinion, it is not necessary.

[@Flieger46]

How long did you let the concrete cure?

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Air temperature and humidity can affect curing in the mold. If it is humid, I give it 2 days to cure. If not humid, 1 full day.

[@Mr1Blacktooth]

Thank you

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Your welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

By the time you can create a decent statue you’ll be SO sick of mixing and pouring… and then you’ll have a TON of one thing, or you’ll have spent a bunch of money on multiple molds. Either way, inventory management is a thing. Who wants 50 concrete rabbits in their backyard? How about 50 Medusas?? I promise you, all of your friends will ‘accidentally’ break theirs within months. Anybody who wants one will have already bought it at the local garden centre. They’re cheap and plentiful.

[@troysandoval2731]

Fiberglass molds last much more longer then latex molds...if you're you're going to make a complicated mold with a lot of detail use silicone instead of latex.

[@davidwiltfong5631]

I find using molds is boring I prefer freestyle I will admit it's not easy to do by hand but the results are great

[@carollecampeau4750]

Thank you :)

[@johnsonscorner7065]

Glad you liked it.

[@amodiarosemary1331]

Wow..

[@Antonia-yr8dp]

So cute

[@chippysteve4524]

In case you are interested...those are made from concrete,not cement.Cement is just one of the ingredients of concrete,along with aggregates and water.

[@AbdAlgani1999]

if you remove small stones and make the sand 100% same size, you can make this perfect

[@bertiegallagher7598]

They made cement statues because they could but did they think why they should, by then it was too late they were here now and for ever. They did that..

[@lavasiouxwindwater9789]

🤣🤣🤣

[@YouTubePurgetheblackplague]

No steps on making the mold, no steps on making the fiber glass stand, no showing the chemicals of chemical release, and no steps except for putting concrete in an existing mold and frame. #misleading

[@NancyColpetzer-tq6te]

Wow, I don't expect one You Tube video to be a complete comprehensive lesson on everything about a subject. Knowing about molds would be a different lesson.

[@14lisawho]

Anyone can fill a mold with cement so your video doesn’t really teach much. You said almost anything you see can become a mold - how? How did you make the mold and fiberglass shell? I think the bucket of sand is a much better (easier) idea for maintaining the shape of the mold

[@agentredhasretired5450]

Thanks

[@jennymisenhimer4061]

If you ain’t making the mold, you ain’t doing nothing

[@liannesadler5771]

You need a vibrating table.

[@martinalarcon3108]

Why not become a modern phideas ? He some good chisels , mallets and hammers and sculp ? Your statues ?

[@CrystslLepagnol]

So, really just showing how to use a premade mold that can be purchased to reproduce statue replicas. 🤓

[@randallbruursema7553]

ya right ,but you never talk about where the mold came from, turn off