--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "Nelda Percival"
<nelda_percival@...> wrote:
>
> If you were that far out on a paper create job how/what would you
> do to prepare...
I am guessing you mean distance wise? If you are far out, we need to
know things like do you have water access? power access? Are you
planning on using a tow mixer, pressure washer or drill to pulp the
paper? These all have different preps.
> Is there any prebagged mix that does not have rocks in it that I
> could use to mix with the paper..
Sure, use a mortar mix. Like:
http://tinyurl.com/2rhm8e
They are about 2/3 - 3/4 mason's sand. Generally, this means you will
pay quite a bit more than if you mixed it yourself, though.
If you just mean with Lime mixed in, there is this:
http://tinyurl.com/2u66th
Browse around their site, there are other mixes and many companies
besides them produce them.
> You soak the paper how long why?
Generally over night. This makes it easier to pulp. Less important
with some papers (newsprint) than with others (thick office stock,
cereal boxes, etc).
> why mix it up?? I can't just tear in strips and mix in like
> paper mache' ?
You can, but you will probably not be happy with the results. The
object of pulping the paper is to get the concrete to coat the
particles individually. If it is simply shredded you will not achieve
the kind of adhesion / coverage that gets you the strength.
> I will be using a wire on the walls for the papercreate..would it
> be better to use old carpet?
I don't know the answer to this one. I would ask a couple questions,
though. Which is cheaper? Are you planning on spraying, harling,
applying by hand, etc?
> Give me ideas and info please
Did my best. heh. I would say the biggest thing is start getting
together the equipment you are going to need now and mix some up so
you can figure out what is going to work best for you.
- Ernie
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