Make Your Own Rocks With Quikrete Quick-Setting Cement | Art Stones For Painting

[@brendabroschard5781]

Love your channel but that music is just way too loud and annoying.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I hear you… I’m so sorry you don’t like it. There’s closed captions so you can mute it. The only negative comments I get are on music. I’ve tried them all. I have no personal preference. I’ve been doing piano type music on my latest. I was always scared of putting people to sleep 😂😂😂. I know I can’t please everyone but I’m trying. I do hear you and I’m making changes 😉 Let me know what you think about my last few videos. I’ve tried to calm it down a bit.

[@brendabroschard5781]

@@JaDeLRocks The type of music doesn't matter much, it's too loud. It should be background music and not loud. As far as using closed caption, if I do that and am reading I don't see what you're doing. Anyway, thank you for your tutorials.

[@JaDeLRocks]

@brendabroschard5781 oh thank you… at first I wanted to say “Brenda, just turn down the volume.” Lol… I went and watched the video. I think I understand you. I think the volume is too loud while I’m talking. I will remember this and turn it down even further when I’m talking. I can’t thank you enough for your feedback. I hear ya and I’m on it. Thank you Brenda ♥️♥️♥️

[@WhiteEagle-369]

Music is annoying. Please change it to something more peaceful. Thank you for the video. 👍🏻

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’m sorry I can’t change this video but I’ll keep it in mind moving forward. Hopefully you’ll like the new music I use in my more recent videos. Thanks for the feedback ♥️♥️♥️

[@michellelynn7713]

I take a cheap paint brush and stir the material around in the mold trying to touch all surfaces to break the tension. I still get bubbles but they end up on the underside and top is completely smooth. I use 1 water, 2 material but I'm still tweaking and playing around with my mix ratios 😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

I did that too.. on that underside I bent a qtip like a candy cane and got em! LOL… it was too much for me. But by golly where there’s a will there’s a way!!

[@shaymarie9714]

I stopped in to watch hoping to find out how long you wait before painting your quikrete quick-setting cement. I have a bit of a rush project and I am seeking accurate information which google is no help with at all! PS PLEASE consider the volume of the music. It’s extremely loud and as an autistic adult I absolutely can’t handle the sensory overload.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’m sorry it bothered you. I often find myself hitting the mute button or turning down the volume. I’m an amateur when it comes to editing so I hope you give my newer videos a try. Thanks for the feedback.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I like to wait at least 5 days on any stone I make. You can weigh the stone daily to see if water is still evaporating.

[@JanetH-w9q]

Has anyone ever pigmented the concrete mix black?

[@JaDeLRocks]

Yes, i have some colored stones a lady sent me. I looked it up and you can buy a certain pigment. However, it’s a bit expensive.

[@JanetH-w9q]

What do you use to make rocks?

[@JaDeLRocks]

Here’s a playlist that has the different ways I’ve done it. I’ll keep adding to it as I try new materials… kzbin.info/aero/PLvvhbAgqpVOnWv1SqL1w5r5niX-UUZaUI

[@shaymarie9714]

I use multiple different combinations of quikrete and I don’t waste money on pigment. I add acrylic paint to the water before adding it to my mix. It takes a lot for some colors and will change the consistency so you have to experiment for sure but I have great results.

[@beverlyaten1775]

Good morning! Hope you had a wonderful time at your show. About this vid, if you have bubble voids, pink sparkle is great. It goes on pink and dries white so you know when it’s dry. If it gets stiff or partly dries in container, get a a little water and stir.

[@beverlyaten1775]

Not pink Sparkle but pink spackle.

[@JaDeLRocks]

That sounds like the perfect fix. I don’t get this many holes with Ultracal and Cementall. They both dry faster too. But even with those I get a few bubbles. Some people use vibrations to rid the bubbles. One lady used a paintbrush to just stick in there and move them. I’d like to find what works best for me. I like the vivration idea but can afford new gadgets just yet but it’s on my list. I’ll use your tip to fix these. The candle didn’t make it. I tossed that one, lol.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I totally got it. Autocorrect loves our lingo doesn’t it 😂

[@carinathompson777]

Yes the paint brush works well… I have an old craftsman sander that makes my hand tingle after using it. I’m going to attach it to my work bench. 😂 and oh the pink sparkle…wow what an awesome idea! I used wood filler in the past but it was harder than the rock so it was tricky to sand.

[@beverlyaten1775]

@@carinathompson777 yes! I’ve thought of using a flat hand sander too, just haven’t tried it yet.

[@jamesleaart8857]

I know The Happy Dotting company recommends using Ultracal30 but I can’t get that where I live & it would cost to much to have it posted so I use a mix of Plaster of Paris & Quick Set Concrete powder. I mix 900gr POP to 100 grs of QSC to make 1kg of dry mix. I mix both powders together well. I only use what I need but unfortunately I can’t remember how much water I use. I’ve always had good results. If I tap the moulds for a few minutes after pouring I don’t tend to get holes from bubbles.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks for sharing!! I’m definitely going to have to get that plaster of Paris involved. I love the ultracal the best but, so far, in 2nd place would have to be the Cement All

[@britishbobcat2098]

Have you ever made stones from just all Plaster of Paris? If so, what were your results like. I can't get Ultracal 30 where I live, plus I think it is ridiculously expensive....

[@jamesleaart8857]

@@britishbobcat2098 I’ve never used just Plaster of Paris. I think it would be to soft but adding a bit of quick set cement helps make it a bit stronger. It would still break if you dropped it, just like a normal stone or rock.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Susan Nelson says she uses something called Hydrostone. Maybe see if that’s available? I’ve never used the Plaster of Paris because you have to mix it with other stuff and I’m really happy with ultracal and cementall. I will try hydrostone next and I have another product I bought that I need to try too. @@britishbobcat2098

[@rosellenf.8339]

I use Rapid Set Cement All.. not the same as Quikrete ..and it works very good. No bubbles if you pour nice and slow and tap the mold .. sets in about 5 hours then I let sit overnite once taken out from mold. I dont measure, just add them together till it feels right. I use my hands to make sure there are no lumps and it is mixed well.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Great tips… I liked it too. I finished off the box from the video the other day. I removed them from the molds while they were still warm and they were so easy to sand. Made me think I liked it even more than before

[@DotMandala]

Bonjour JaDel ! Merci pour cette super vidéo 👍 Personnellement j’utilise RESIN 200 de la marque RAYHER. Le grain des cailloux est très fin et bien lisse et ne laisse aucune bulle. Nous avons chacune nos habitudes 😉 Encore merci 🙏🥰

[@JaDeLRocks]

Ooohhh that’s one I haven’t heard of yet. I’ll check it out ♥️

[@mnmh2000]

tap them more sort of dropped em down and tapped alot but had no bubbles and mine were mushier than your mix left it almost 24 hours

[@JaDeLRocks]

What ratio did you use…. Because I think that’s key. I’m so glad it worked for you. ♥️

[@DanuteP]

I'm another Cement-All gal. I start with a 4-1 ratio but adjust based on humidity. My mixture is pour-able like a waffle batter. The slightly thinner mix will let the air bubble get tapped out easier but take a little longer to dry. Cement is less forgiving than plaster if you over-pour your molds, make sure you neaten them up before it sets. Filing concrete down is not easy. :-) I also recommend silicone bowls and spatulas for easier cleaning.

[@mycreativeheart4159]

I use Cement All too .... I live in a condo so keeping mess low scale is a priority.... plus I have no real place to dump cement water. I saw a video using large zip-lock bags to mix the cement in.... then snip off an end and pipe it into the molds like runny icing. Yes, not as eco friendly, as you would be throwing away the plastic bags. Haven't tried this bag, mix, and pipe method yet.... but looking forward to it.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thanks for sharing! Did you see my cement all video. I’m still pretty impressed with that one. I have a question for you though. The tiny pores in the cement all? When I paint them black i can’t get the paint down in there. I’ve tried blending brushes even. I even tried finger painting it to squish it in, lol. It’s so weird. With ultra cal it absorbs it in. Any tips?

[@mycreativeheart4159]

​@@JaDeLRocksHi JaDel.... yes, I did see your Cement All video! I think that was when I started looking at Cement All all as an alternative for Ultra Cal due to the cost. I am extremely new to making and painting rocks. I think I used a little more water than was called for when making the rocks. I didn't notice that much of a porous surface with my Cement All rocks. I was lucky that I didn't have any bubbles. I used Deco Art American black for a first coat and the Liquitex Gesso black for a second coat. I really don't have the experience to help you or make a suggestion. So sorry!❤️. I will watch my future batches for any pores, and keep you in mind.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Thank you ♥️ making the mix thinner would help with bubbles. I’m just afraid of weakening the strength.. I need to learn the science behind it. Because it would be wonderful to learn that it doesn’t matter.

[@Lori-sb3zb]

I love cement all. Dollar tree mixing bowl with a pour spout. If I scrap the bowl well with a spatula I can wipe both clean with a damp paper towel. Then I don’t have to dump anything in the yard since I live in northern Illinois and it’s often too cold or snowy. I do not often have bubbles but a bit of wall spackle works great for that. I hate the ridge on the bottom. I finally bought a cheap belt sander and it take it right down. Also your fingernails!

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

I have found rising your moulds first in lightly soapy water will eliminate the pin hole bubbles you see. Secondly I would never use that product as it is really grainy and hard on the moulds. It’s not a really strong product as well (breaks easy )It also leaves large holes often. My recommendation is - Hydrostone . This is a super fine gypsum, super smooth and soft surface and way stronger than Ultracal 30. It also sets in 30-45 min! I take them out right away and can smooth any rough edges with my sanding block. You also have enough working time to fill moulds with no stress. 32 grams water, 100 gram powder is my rough measurement . I make large batches so just in crease to the desired amount. Glad to see you cleaning outside as we should never do that in sinks…so many people do and end up with plumbing expenses .

[@JaDeLRocks]

I wrote all this down. Hydrostone is now in my list. I took this bucket out to the workshop. I can see many uses for it around the 2 houses here but I didn’t care for it in as a stone. But I have a broken birdbath with its name on it!! The first batch was the best on this.. the 2nd batch was rinsed with soapy water. I think the batch was just too large to get it all done in time. The dry time on this stuff after adding more water was u reasonable for my simple amount of patience. I have lots of folks who use this and love it. I had to give it a try. In a pinch it would totally work. Thank you ♥️ you take so much time to teach and explain. I really do appreciate it. I cling to every word. Happy Sunday 🤗🤗🤗

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

@@JaDeLRocks I hope I don’t look like I hijack your post…just trying to help as I have made many mistakes in all the years of making my own stones! Lol I switched over to Hydrostone (from Ultracal 30) when I was making gnomes from Devon Dotting. The tip kept breaking off….so Hydrostone to the rescue. So much nicer lol

[@mycreativeheart4159]

I wrote this info down too Susan. Thank you! Hoping I can find a Hydrostone supplier in Canada.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’m in the USA and just found it on Amazon. I like that she said it’s stronger. The price is very comparable to ultracal. I found it here for Canada.. double check prices. This is just the first one I found vikingplastics.ca/hydrostone-50-lb-bag/

[@SusanNelsonCreations]

@@mycreativeheart4159 I am in Victoria and we have a local place called Industrial Plastics and Paint. I get a 50 pound bag for about $55.

[@emmakrueger7704]

Sure have missed you!This definitely made me love my ‘Cement All’!

[@JaDeLRocks]

I'm so glad! I thought the same thing. I’ve got a lot of catch up to do now.. lol, what a whirlwind

[@lorrainemclay3343]

Great video. Experimentation is such fun. Thanks 😃🌈👏

[@JaDeLRocks]

It was worth a shot.. I can totally see how this works for people. I’m just not sure I have the patience because I make so many at one time.

[@lorrainemclay3343]

@@JaDeLRocks I get it. I use plaster and make heaps from different types of moulds. I tap lots to get rid of the bubbles. All the fun of the fair. Thanks for making Sundays a little bit more fun 😃🌈👏

[@JaDeLRocks]

Every time I hear someone say plaster of Paris my mind assumes fragile. If I really think about it… I don’t have a clue what that is but I’ve heard of it sooooo often. Is pretty durable? I have another item I’m going to try but then I’d like to try this plaster of Paris. What’s your go to brand/product? Where’s the best place to get it?

[@lorrainemclay3343]

​@@JaDeLRocks Hi, 2nd reply. I also use Gyprock casting plaster $32 for 20kg, again from Bunnings. 😃🌈

[@JaDeLRocks]

I haven’t heard of that one yet. Who knew there were so many products out there.

[@mengraciap.5605]

Hola, no lo usaría nunca para hacer las piedras. Se ve horrible, malísimo, se rompe, todo lleno de agujeros y de burbujas.... Definitivamente es un horror

[@JaDeLRocks]

It really didn’t bring the results desired. I can see it being so handy for what it’s marketed for though. Fixing concrete where a corner might have broken off.. etc. I just don’t think it’s right for this either.

[@nattyw495]

Harbor freight has small vibration tool..it looks like a water hose with power tool attached you could possible get a piece of plywood then set the vibration tool underneath plywood and molds on top, make sure you have sides tho maybe any xtra wood pieces or even floormolding trim around edge attached to plywood to make shallow box, so vibration tool doesnt move around or molds you can also reverse this vibration plywood box also i would use a old rubber bike wheel to set the plywood box vibration tool on might help stablize it..good luck im interested in doing these silcone molds maybe a heart shaped one.

[@JaDeLRocks]

Wow… how smart! I bet that would work. I’m learning that if I thin out the mixture a little more that there aren’t too many bubbles that won’t come out. I’m still a bigger fan of ultracal 30. It’s nicer to work with in my opinion. Many people use this product flawlessly though so I think it’s all personal preference and this one is loads cheaper. Cementall is alSo very inexpensive and I’ve had better luck with it. Good luck.. 🤞🏻 let me know how it goes. I’ve never tried the heart mold but it’s a really popular mold.

[@tinah142]

thanks for sharing. It's difficult to find other videos using this product. I got a 10 lb bucket of the same quick setting quick-crete. Everyone else's videos and my local hardware store seemed to favor larger bags of cement, like 30 or 50 lb or more, too much for my first time with a small DIY project.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I felt the same way. I just didn’t want to have big bags laying around lol. I ended up using the rest of this product fixing an old bird bath. It’s versatile. Check out my cement all video too. I got a small box of it and the price was about the same if I remember right. I liked it much better. This one was just too fast for me setting up. But!!! So many people love it. Good luck.. 🤞🏻

[@tina_2252]

I use the same concrete and mix 2:1…. I have a vibrating table to get the bubbles out… And I leave them in the molds overnight. Super smooth stones with minimal to no bubbles 😊

[@JaDeLRocks]

I’ve got to get that table. Would you email me a link to the one you have? It’s ok if you don’t want to. I’m just nervous I’ll buy something stupid. I’m so good at that 😂😂😂 my email is [e-mail]. Thank you ♥️ I’m going to try that.

[@meatthenewyou899]

thank you, how long do you let it dry/cure before painting?

[@Slaphappy-_-]

Patience and Lots of time invested

[@JaDeLRocks]

Indeed ♥️♥️♥️

[@carinathompson777]

I use 2 parts Durabond 90, 1 part Quickrete Vynle concrete patch. As far as water and dry time… more water the less bubbles., I think. Pancake batter is what I shoot for. Also got a tip from Devon dotting to use an old paint brush to cokes out the bubbles and I let them dry at least 24 hours.

[@JaDeLRocks]

I wondered if the more water you add the easier the stone breaks? I don’t know the science behind it and I’m always scared I’m breaking down the strength of the rock. I have a few more products to try out. But, so far.. this one comes in last for my stone making. I’ve never heard of Durabond. Sounds like you’ve got it down to an art! Awesome 😎

[@carinathompson777]

Durabond is really strong taping compound…my Dad and brother are tapers. I did research on what ultracal was made up of and came up with this recipe.

[@carinathompson777]

Water evaporates eventually, patients patients. 😜 we live in a very cold area of the US so heat is very important for it to dry. I don’t rush it but keep the room at least 68 to 70 degree

[@JaDeLRocks]

@@carinathompson777 lol.. you know how good I am at waiting 😂😂😂😂

[@carinathompson777]

Yes, and I have broken them too before they set. I have to admit. Ultacal is best at that, but 30 buck for 10 lbs is 😮too much in my opinion.