Mrconcreteartisan.How to make a concrete leaf bowl /part 1

[@mrconcreteartisan]

mrconcreteartisan 3 minutes ago (edited) Hey folks ,a lot of you want to see a view of the finished product.I lost that footage due to a third party storage site. Here is a link to our facebook page and a pot that is a different shape, but using the same leaf type. It is also stained and sealed.facebook.com/uniquegardenartvernon/photos/a.187204218014643.45214.111901588878240/1330518830349837/?type=3&theater Thanks to you all for your continued interest, link is in the description for FB page ,there are more examples to view there.

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

This is very creative. I wish I could think of these things on my own

[@tonysopranosduck416]

I love this!! This inside out version of the leaf bowl is actually perfect for a bird bath and fountain because it make for an easier clean up. It’s most important to keep the water clean for critters and you should wash and scrub it regularly. I also like the design element of the organic pattern on the outside, smooth inside.

[@spetruck1]

that's so neat! This is my first exposure to leaf/concrete sculpture and you have totally impressed me- thanks!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Well thanks for the kind words,it can turn into a very addictive hobby . :)

[@joelgrech1888]

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[@puppy_love1426]

I like bigger pot like this because I can put lots of variety flowers...the design turns out pretty. thank you!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

You're very welcome Miyuri 😃

[@Pipsterz]

Very cool. Appreciate how you explained things many skip over. It's all in the details. Subbed 💓 Vancouver Canada

[@JacquelineHahn1]

thank you for explaining how to do it without the vibrating table.

[@jackierodriguez3576]

Love the idea of cement and ready for the summer big leaves I enjoy what you're doing this is awesome something I can learn from you thank you very much for.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Happy if I can help Jackie, wish you good luck with your projects.

[@elenaceleste983]

What a great idea. Thank you!

[@jeanniewinters847]

Hi, I made a comment on your part 2 of this bowl. Then in the 1st, I heard you say you sprayed a vegetable spray but only on the bottom. If you use it on the leaves, as well, like I mentioned, your leaves will just pop right off. Thank you for sharing. It is an awesome job. They are beautiful😉

[@mrconcreteartisan]

I have covered this topic before in regards to the spray on leaves.I have many reasons why I prefer not to spray .Pretty lengthy answer ,but I see you joined the forum so I could answer in there if you ask me again.

[@lara-hx2my]

Uaaauuu amei demais! Perfeito!

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Obrigado, feliz que você tenha gostado.👍😃

[@mosesepahulu7129]

Cool very much like your video

[@leticiaalavaski344]

Loved the idea, the question is how to get vibrant table? 😇 x Luv from Brazil

[@elenaceleste983]

Where do you get the large bowls and what kind of cement and sand do you use?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Good morning Elena. Those bowls can be purchased through a restaurant supply company , the bowls are made by a company called Cambro,and the are referred to as pebble bowls. Here is a quick link o answer the otherpart of your question ,thanks for watching.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouQn6OPar93g7s

[@bshoe6075]

Can you please explain about polishing cement exp for the bowl. Thanks Brad

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

What is that vibrating table? Never heard of that before. Also, I think you should add leaves to the interior before adding that plastic bowl. Great video. You also have amazing calves! Do you bicycle to get those?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Vibrating tables are used the get the air out of the concrete.If you search KZbin you will find videos on how to make inexpensive homemade versions.I have done the leaves inside as well, But most folks use them for planting in ,so the dirt just covers the leaf imprints anyway. Lol, thanks for noticing the calves ,I have been a power lifter for many years.Here's a little vid for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYisnohteKiIbsk

[@frablucka4447]

@@mrconcreteartisan nah 😜 I think you have those legs because you have to tip toe through the inventory! That makes sense. Hellos by the way!🙄

[@mrconcreteartisan]

@@frablucka4447 Whoops sorry I missed your post Frablucka .Those legs come from 4 days a week , 2 hours a session of power lifting for ten years.Oh and lifting concrete all day doesn't hurt lol.

[@frablucka4447]

@@mrconcreteartisan hellooooo well I clap you👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I prefer yoga and lift the concrete with my mind power 😁😁😁😁😁😁 by the way....I love everything you do with the cement...😍 Enjoy the weekend mr concrete 😜

[@mrconcreteartisan]

@@frablucka4447 Thank you so much ,yes you have a good weekend as well!

[@vivianegomesdejesusvivi6053]

Olá! Eu gostaria de ter visto este trabalho pronto,como ficou ó trabalho finalizado?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Eu perdi esse vídeo por acidente.Mas no post abaixo é o meu link da página do Facebook.Clique nele e você verá algumas tigelas acabados.Obrigado por assistir.👍☺

[@vivianegomesdejesusvivi6053]

mrconcreteartisan brigada eu,eu amo estes trabalhos com cimento.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Obrigado eu estou feliz que você goste deles .😀👍

[@dianacassinelli9467]

That reminds me Helen from Georgia....she does the same thing....but with a twist...very nice

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks Diana, there's a few of us "Leafers" about.I have a few with a twist as well,this one is the easiest for most folks to get started on.Thanks for watching and your comment:)

[@mrconcreteartisan]

LOl ,thanks from this guy. You can call me Daryl :)

[@laurabenevelli6783]

Doesn't that make the leaf decoration on the bottom?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Yes , on the outside of the bowl as well as the bottom.You can pull the leaf up higher so as not to get as much leaf print on direct bottom.

[@laurabenevelli6783]

@@mrconcreteartisan It would be nice to have the leaf design on both sides of the bowl though.

[@laurabenevelli6783]

I've seen it done. It would make a great bird bath.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

@@laurabenevelli6783 Oh , you meant the inside .Yes ,I have done some with the imprint on the inside as well .Most folks buying them use them as planters , the imprints are covered with dirt.I do make smaller decorative bowls with the imprint inside.

[@laurabenevelli6783]

I've seen them used as bird baths. When they are made shallower it looks really pretty but so many people put it either only on the outside or inside. It would look nice on both (for a bird bath).

[@randykuhns4515]

if you laid saran wrap over the edge and THEN use a plastic trowel over the saran wrap to smooth out the top edge when it dries you then take it off and it'll look like shiny marble,...

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Yes, you certainly could.I do half of mine with a wet polished top and the others I leave the rustic look,it captures the effect of the textural aspect of the bowl.But to each their own ,creativity is a beautiful thing :)

[@marybethcolton1566]

This bowl is beautiful...where can I find those plastic bowls?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks ,they are very common through most restaurant suppliers. Referred to as pebble bowls.

[@suemick8709]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks for watching Sue. :)

[@vickierickson3402]

How do you polish the bowls?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Hi Vicki , I use this www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FMAKITA-ELECT-WET-POLISHER-COMPLETE%2Fdp%2FB000VLX9A6&psig=AOvVaw1x59gMyy0B3bllWxIjvX9y&ust=1626817409171000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAsQjRxqFwoTCLDFtqCN8PECFQAAAAAdAAAAABAK But they are expensive this is a much cheaper alternative i.etsystatic.com/5703134/d/il/8f50df/788489762/il_340x270.788489762_3670.jpg?version=0

[@mrconcreteartisan]

They are hand polishing pads.

[@vickierickson3402]

@@mrconcreteartisan thank you so much!

[@AliSGham]

thanks for this. this is amazing.

[@joelgrech1888]

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[@shirleyartesanatos6492]

Olá gosto muito dos seus videos,tenho aprendido muito obrigada pelas dicas😊

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Obrigado, feliz por os vídeos terem ajudado você.

[@theonlyhienle]

Super video. You gave me so many ideas. I see your mix looks so creamy. Can you pls share the mix ingredients and ratio?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

I'll give you a simple no fail mix .2 parts coarse sand,1 part 3/8 pea gravel to one part portland cement powder.A splash of acrylic fortifier doesn't hurt either.I do have a commercial mix as well but unfortunately I don't pass on that info after years of development.Hope you can understand.

[@theonlyhienle]

Of course, I definitely understand. Really appreciate your help. Always great work. You make it looks so easy.

[@bettykuykendall2083]

The link brought me back to part 1? Don't worry about it, I get the idea.

[@aparecidadefatimaoliveira465]

Boa noite, gostei muito do seu vídeo, gostaria de saber saber que massa é esta ? Parabéns pelo seu trabalho maravilhoso.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Obrigado por suas amáveis ​​palavras. Se de massa você significa peso, é aproximadamente 15 quilos.

[@DeniseFerreira-zg5dj]

I love it! Thank you.

[@billhoeflinger346]

I was wondering where you get your bowls to do this with? I have been looking for large plastic bowls but I can't find any this size.

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Thanks ,they are very common through most restaurant suppliers. Referred to as pebble bowls.Made by a company called Cambro.

[@billhoeflinger346]

Thank you for getting back so quick I'll try them.

[@CoxJoxSox]

Nice job

[@jeanniewinters847]

Oh sorry, a vibrating table. Great tool! I don't have one. Darryl, do you use the standard Portland cement or a different "recipe". I make mine in hypertufa. Thanks, again.😊😊 I visited your online store...pretty awesome...😎😎😎

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Just tapping the outer bowl with a rubber mallet works great as well.I use portland ,but I have my own mix recipe. Hypertufa is a completely other beasty altogether.

[@frablucka4447]

Where can I get cabbage leaves like the ones shown in the video? 😁😁😆😁😁

[@jeanniewinters847]

I don't understand what kind of table is it?

[@zulualiasantana1932]

Queria ter visto a peça depois de pronta

[@mrconcreteartisan]

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[@jeffd6540]

Hi all, I have just made my first leaf birdbath and am wondering what to use to fill in the cement pinholes and prime the structure to make it smoother for painting. Seems like the generic cement primers at Home Depot are too thin. Anyone have any suggestions. Thanks,

[@mrconcreteartisan]

To fill pin holes you can mix 50% Portland with 50% white Portland add water to make a slurry .Use a small artist trowel to fill the holes. Not 100% sure what you mean by priming and smoothing the concrete ,can you give me another description of what you want to achieve?

[@jeffd6540]

@@mrconcreteartisan Hi and thanks for the reply. For my freshly made leaf casting, I'm just wondering what the proper steps should be to finish it. Should I prime it before painting it and then seal it (waterproof) after painting is done. Thanks,

[@barbararuz198]

Pero q pasa no puedo ver su trabajo terminado?gracias por compartir

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Eu perdi essa parte do vídeo. Aqui está a página do Facebook, você pode ver um acabado. Obrigado por assistir Barbara. facebook.com/uniquegardenartvernon/ facebook.com/uniquegardenartvernon/photos/a.187204218014643.45214.111901588878240/1330518830349837/?type=3&theater

[@dramamask]

That is awesome, Gris! More inspiration! :)

[@judithpaz8091]

Lindooo ameii😛😛

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Obrigado pelas palavras amáveis .👍😀

[@minhaplantasemuitomais6932]

Muito bem gostei do seu vídeo laik

[@kidsvideos7455]

Is this only cement or mixture of cement and sand or anything else?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

It is approx, 3 parts sand, 2 parts pea gravel (3/8 th pea gravel.) ,and 1 part portland cement.

[@nnnhahgaugs8413]

جميل جدا

[@laura69271]

part 2 ?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Here you go no name. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIfKdJqIeJlqock

[@bethbartlett5692]

Number 777 on the 👍 Pretty neat ❤

[@missdhior8032]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@bettykuykendall2083]

And part 2 is where?

[@mrconcreteartisan]

Here you go Betty.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIfKdJqIeJlqock

[@joelgrech1888]

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[@DarlingBo-bannie]

Cool

[@monah-eu1xn]

Veris finih

[@mrconcreteartisan]

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[@marlysantos7596]

Fala em Portugues nem todos intende a sua língua

[@mrconcreteartisan]

É um mundo grande, quantas línguas devo falar?

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