How to seal concrete, cement , jesminite or hydro stone jars.

[@nickinono7337]

You got me on to cement jars and after testing different cement mixes, I found my cement. After a lot of research (and emails), I’ve found my sealer. So as we speak I’m wick testing!

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Good on you. Share the sealer if your happy to

[@nerinat8371]

They look amazing, thanks for all your info

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

thank you. you are welcome any time

[@poppett.m4481]

Good golly, warragul is a fair hike, might have to make a day trip to visit your shop! 💜

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Definitely! Yes its a way away and i now i ly open thursday to saturdays

[@blossomgumsoapery]

Love the cute little ones too. You’re very clever Rhonda. x

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Awe thank you.

[@tanyabonnett7787]

Excellent video Rhonda, thankyou so much for sharing the products you use and how you do the sealing process I can't wait for my molds to get here now.

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Very exciting

[@MisterWhatWhat]

Excellent video. Question: Once demolded how long does the vessel need to cure before sealing? 1 day, 3 days? Does the vessel need a water bath like ones made with Cement All?

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

I let them cure for 5 days. I do water bath them but you dont have to. It gives strength to concrete or gypsum based products.

[@kimwelfare9738]

Hi Rhonda, hope you are feeling better after having the cold. After viewing and watching you making cement candle jars, I have now ventured into that field as well. Such fun to make. I purchased the matt sealer you are using my question is did you find big lump of white sealer at the bottom. I have emailed to RIOT to see if it was old stock and waiting for a reply just thought I would ask you. Hope your family is well and love the earrings you have been making as well. Cheers and have a great weekend Kim.

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Hi lovely. No lumps at all and it’s very thin to glide on but I use the gloss

[@kimwelfare9738]

@@NelsonInteriorSoapery Thanks Rhonda will see what they have to say hope they answer the email I sent them.💕

[@lauraarias4222]

Hi there! Love your information. I have some questions. How do you know the sealer worked?. What should I look out for when testing the vessel with wax? Thank you in advance!

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Hi there. You will know because if its not sealed right then wax will seep through the stone and leave oil spots look for water based sealers like castmonite or jesmonite sealers. After sealing leave it for 4 days before making a candle in it

[@christined9410]

Hi again!! How long does it take for the hydrostone to be totally dry / cured?

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

About 5 days then I seal it then wait another 3 days

[@amycunningham6402]

They look beautiful 😍 thanks for another amazing vid! Where do you get your colours from? They’re gorgeous 🤍

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

A lady on Etsy . I think it was called chooseuours11

[@meghamilton9049]

Hi Rhonda, thanks for your video. Once sealed, would these be okay to be placed outside?

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

I would not place outside unless you put an interior sealant on them

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Sorry i mean exterior sealant

[@taeishablack9042]

Rhonda, what do you use to color them? Beautiful ❤

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

I use a pigment that i buy from a lady on etsy but you can use acrylic paint

[@jobo8819]

Hi Rhonda, hope ya feeling better. Been under weather too and on catch up now. Curious, once you have sealed, are they waterproof to use as lil planters or vases?

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

They are waterproof but I would not use them with full water in them

[@jobo8819]

@@NelsonInteriorSoapery You have done such a beautiful job on these and I envisage (if one doesnt want to use them for a candle anymore) such a multitude of uses for them. Really on trend.😀

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

@@jobo8819 thank you so much. Sad to part with them

[@rebeccahiggs2147]

How long do you let sit after sealing before putting wax in

[@stephkitzman]

Have you tried this sealer on a smooth/shiny surface using hydrostone? Like one that came from a resin mold? I have issues with uneven lines showing up on mine with every water based sealer I tried.

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

Yes you can see it a little but I don’t worry about that. There are some spray ones but that’s not water based

[@Owa24]

Do you have to put a coat on that outside off the vessel

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

No you dont need to but its porous so it will stain

[@lindaadams5124]

can you use mod podge sealer?

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

I am not sure. It’s really about the sealer being able to handle the tempretures

[@summabarling7886]

Who do you use for insurance for your candles?

[@NelsonInteriorSoapery]

I use auzi