Thank you all for your help and input. I am going to try to start soaking my paper today. I think I will make a few garden pots and try one with latex and another with the deck stain and let them sit out for a few days to see how they hold up.
If I make a batch of paper pulp in a trash can does anyone know how long it may last before it starts to go bad? I am assuming that after a while, it may start to mold or smell.
--- In papercreters@ yahoogroups. com, "F." <fml@...> wrote:
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> I have some information that may be helpful to you here: http://papercretepa radise.blogspot. com/
> I've had luck building large decorative outdoor structures using two methods: slip form and daubing over a wire armature. Making slip forms would be too difficult without some sort of larger mixer, but you can make the mix for daubing in a five gallon bucket by hand.
> The slip-form wall I made has stood up well to the elements, but then my cat starting using it as a scratching post, so I experimented with covering it with a lime/sand plaster, which made an even prettier wall and has so far has solved the scratching post problem.
> Thanks.
> Mike
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> --- In papercreters@ yahoogroups. com, "sholmes_pta" <sholmes_pta@ > wrote:
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> > Have you ever read something, gotten an idea, & you eat, sleep & dream it. I stumbled across papercrete when researching making my own garden container pots. Now…well, I have so many ideas. There is so much info out that I am hoping I can get inspired as well as correctly informed here.
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> > My largest idea is replacing a lattice type fence that surrounds my composting area with a papercrete wall that would resemble stacked rock wall. I would like to make a mold to make flat stone type bricks but have so many questions. If anyone has any helpful information, I would greatly appreciate it. If it matters, I live in central North Carolina where we have our share of rain & humidity. Hubby doesn't "get" my projects so most will have to be easy for me to do on my own. But I am handy with a few of his tools.
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> > 1. Are there different recipes for different structure types?
> > 2. Since it is exposed to the elements do I need to seal it & or worry about insects?
> > 3. Can I use a stain on it to match our fencing and deck?
> > 4. Since I will be stacking them, what is the best way to lay them? (do I need to use what ever masons use or can I use papercrete between them. I have never laid brick before)
> > 5. I will be making this in small batches. Can I mix with something fixed onto my electric drill?
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