Sculptures made of concrete - an affordable way to decorate

26-07-2018

Building

Concrete is a very versatile and widespread material. This is due to its excellent technical characteristics. So, recently began to be popular garden sculptures made of concrete.

Creating an amazing creation is not such a difficult task.

How is the production

In general, the manufacture of concrete sculptures is as follows:

The first step is to prepare the frame. If we are talking about a massive structure, the armature should be used. In this case, this stage can rightly be called the most responsible, because the price of a mistake is very high.

Tip: if a hollow structure is intended, then before applying the solution, it must be wound with a fine metal mesh.

Then the solution is applied in several layers.. In this case, it is very important to wait for the complete setting and only after that to cover a new layer. As a result of such manipulations, the product must be fully formed.

Particularly creative people can create a frame of almost anything - even the most unnecessary things.

If necessary, diamond drilling of holes in concrete can be applied.. It will make the notches in the structure without harm to it.
Next, the resulting sculpture is painted. At the same time, this procedure bears in itself not only an aesthetic purpose, but also practical - protection from moisture, crackles, etc.
The last step is to transfer the resulting work of art (if you try very hard) to the intended location.. If we are talking about a monolithic figure of concrete, then you will need to use a truck crane, because the weight of this design will turn out impressive.

Here is the manufacturing technology. As you can see - nothing complicated.

Specific Sculpture Recipes

If you wondered how to make a sculpture of concrete with your own hands, then the information below is for you. We have presented to your attention a few simple “recipes”, with the implementation of which any person can cope with.

Mushroom

Looking at this photo, it is difficult to imagine that these funny figures are made of a mixture of cement, sand and water

So, first of all, our instructions will affect a very unusual shape - a mushroom (also learn what is the modulus of elasticity of concrete).

It is executed quite simply:

To create legs, we need a form. To make it, take a piece of roofing material or linoleum and turn it into a pipe. However, today ready-made forms for concrete sculptures are being sold.
Pour the solution into this pipe, and put a piece of reinforcement in the middle. It will play the role of a strength frame so that our structure does not fall apart.
Now you need to take care of the hat. To do this, you need to dig a small depression in the sand, at the bottom of which you want to put a burdock leaf (it will give the hat “wrinkling”).
Then it is necessary to fill this deepening with a solution. After waiting for about 30 minutes, you should insert into the center of the cap a few large nails (for strength).
After letting the cap dry completely, it is necessary to put the foot where the product will continue to be, and slightly deepen it into the ground. On its upper part we cover the solution and fix the cap. After five days, our concrete sculpture will be completely ready.

When the product is completely dry, it should be painted in the appropriate colors.

Vase

Now consider a more complex creation - a vase that can be completely used for its intended purpose.

This sculpture of concrete with his own hands is created from improvised means. To create the desired shape, you can use, for example, a canister or even an ordinary box.
Prepare the solution: sand (3 parts) + gravel (3) + cement (2). Remember that the strength of the product depends on the cement brand. As a result, we create sculptured concrete with our own hands.

Interesting: there are special ready-made mixtures for such works. They differ in that in its composition there are various mineral and inorganic additives that enhance its technical characteristics.

Stir the solution thoroughly until it takes the consistency of thick cream.
Next you need to process the form of technical oil. Then it is required to throw a solution 5–6 cm thick at the bottom and tamp it down.
Now set the top form. This should be done so that the thickness over the entire area is uniform.
Next, we make reinforcement. To do this, we insert the reinforcement into the wasteland between the forms. After that, this space is filled with a solution.

If you find unusual shapes, you can create a real work of art.

Now you need to give the created product to dry. To fully solidify the concrete mass will have to wait 2-3 days. All this time it is necessary to ensure that the sun's rays do not fall on our vase, because from their impact it will begin to crack.
Next, remove the vase and lay it over with a slightly damp burlap and wrap it with a film. In this form, it should stand for about seven days. This measure is necessary in order to prevent the cracking of the sculpture.
It is recommended to paint it (water emulsion, enamel or oil). This procedure will not only decorate our product, but also protect it from various environmental influences.
If desired, you can decorate the vase with any decorative items (glasses, seashells, etc.). In general, turn on your imagination, and you will certainly get something beautiful and unusual.

If to some extent you are not satisfied with the shape of the product, then there is a way out. Cutting reinforced concrete with diamond circles allows you to adjust the structure without the risk of their destruction.

This tool allows you to quickly and “painlessly” cut

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