Friday, May 18, 2007

The Hypertufa How-To Manual

Learn how to avoid the single biggest mistake most "newbies" make when mixing hypertufa ingredients.
Is the ratio of water an important factor for successful projects?
What's the best release agent?
Does humidity affect the curing process and its success?
What's a way to save your back when mixing up larger recipe amounts?
What ingredients are good or bad substitutions in hypertufa recipes?
What reinforcing products work best?
Safety first!! Portland cement is caustic if not handled properly!
Proper curing is critical to your project's success. Learn the correct methods and avoid unneccesary failure!
When is the right time to unmold your curing 'tufa object?
What purpose do admixes serve and which ones work best?
How to repair broken or cracked hypertufa items.
Molds, form making and "free form" building techniques.
Plus: a Hypertufa Glossary with clear and concise explanations
for terms used by the experts