Thanks Mr Dave You have just inspired me to have a go at refurbishing the fake rocks around my pool. I have been putting it off for so long but after watching some of your videos im feeling a lot more confident
Thanks for the message Miguelo! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads on the how-to's of fake rock construction at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
@@NanNanNABooBoo I believe it ran $25.5K But pricing always depends of market forces, job circumstances, supply and demand as well as artist reputation. So in my earlier days I might price it out at $15K... And when I was starting my business I even did jobs for material costs only. Gotta start somewhere... Anyway, there ya go. More info at davehenderson.podia.com www.daverhenderson.com Hope this helps. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thank you for your kind words Michael. Appreciate it. :) If you'd like you can also go download my free pdf files on more how-to's at www.davehenderson.podia.com Also have blogs on stuff at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks again and God bless. Cheers!! Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. You can also find more fake rock how-to's, including FREE pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com Then have my blogs and links to other platforms at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks again! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the message Mr. G! Will do. You can also check out some other cool content, including FREE pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com as well if ya like... Anyway, thanks again for the message. Really appreciate it. No go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! :) Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. In case I've not mentioned this to you yet I have an online store, (where I have free pdf downloads among other things) just go to www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also have my blogs and links to my other platforms at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff and for your kind words again. LEARN, GROW, BECOME! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thank you Dave for yet another informative video! Am working on our new semi-natural koi-pond that should feature some large faux boulders. Your videos are an inspiring resource :)
Hey Peter. Thanks for the message! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads that should be helpful at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks Max! Appreciate your kind words. If you'd like to check out other fake rock how-to's, tips and tricks, including free pdf downloads, just go to www.davehenderson.podia.com. For my blogs and links to my other platforms you can go to www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks again for the message. Best Regards, Mr. Dave :)
I try to show each project with water...Just don't always get a chance to get back to them when they're all done and running... :( Anyway., I do have some videos of finished jobs. Just need to poke around on my channel to find them... Here's two for you. th-cam.com/video/4ZJanVpKubQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/KAJCnodvNzU/w-d-xo.html Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff! I really appreciate it. For more cool content, including free pdf downloads, go to www.davehenderson.podia.com Have my blogs and links to other platforms you can check out www.daverhenderson.com Hope you like. Now go have an awesome day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it! Anyway, if you'd like to check out more fake rock how-to's, including free pdf downloads go to www.davehenderson.podia.com For my blogs and links to other platforms you can try www.daverhenderson.com Hope you have an awesome day! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Do you use rebar to shape those smaller rocks in the stream or are they bunched up chicken wire, I think I've seen you bundle up chicken wire in a ball to add shape to the concrete.
Great work, I’ve been watching your videos way across from Florida. I’d like to know what type of paint you use, I have faux rocks around my pool that I want to retouch. Would you be kind enough to share paint and ratio to other to the right stain.
Thanks for the comments and kind words. 😊 I use high quality exterior latex house paint. I dilute it to maybe 4 or 5 to 1 water to paint so it sprays well in 1 liter hand pump sprayer. Have other fake rock how-tos, including free PDF downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. Then my blogs and links to other platforms are at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, I hope this helps. Beast regards, Mr. Dave. :)
Thanks! Appreciate it. If you'd like to check out more faux rock how-to's, including free pdf downloads and videos just go to www.davehenderson.podia.com Also have my blogs and links to other platforms at www.daverhenderson.com Thanks again and God bless. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the message Antonio! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Muchas gracias my friend! Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Id like to learn more about the shooting the mortar texture and stucco fog coat. Ive bought your books, and havent come across that. Thank you for your art.
Hi Adam, I was gonna send you the link to the video showing my spraying on the mortar texture coat but I think you already saw it. Anyway, thanks for the kind words friend. Have a good one! :)
Just picked up three colors of paint at Home Depot for my first rock. I got some flat earthen colors, but curious if you ever use anything with gloss or satin? And do you prefer it to have it with primer or does it not matter?
All water-based exterior latex house paint. On rare occasions concrete acid stains. More how-to stuff, including free content at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Have an awesome day my friend. :)
That’s amazing.I follow u videos on TH-cam.I want to asked u what kind of Color is this and what kind of mix is.On the end came so beautifull. I wish u all the best
Hi Saso, I use exterior latex house paints diluted with water so I can spray them. Have other faux rock how-tos, oncluding free pdf downloads at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Anyway, hope you have an awesome day! Cheers, Mr. Dave. :)
Thank youu brother, this is what I needed!! I'm putting fiber optics into some concrete steps now, then im getting back to iit. I found that exact sprayer on Amazon already. And I have to try to replicate Colorado granite with the green moss man, oy. Say though, did you say what you mix with the acrylic to thin it down? (really that blows my mind, but that's more my speed. I have painted many many houses and I used to make art with the leftover and scrap from home depot..) buuuut just water or is it something else if it's not water based? Keep it uup
Thanks for the message! Yeppers, I just use water to thin down the paint, (exterior latex by the way).. Have other cool content including free pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. And blogs at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks for checking out my videos. I really appreciate it. :) No go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Currently don't use sealers currently. I like the look of the paints as is but sealers aren't bad either. Just want to go with a satin or non-glossy finish unless you want a shinny glossy look. Have more fake rock how-to stuff, including free pdf downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Blogs and links to other platforms are at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, hope that helped. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Hi Dave, Question for you. My client tried brushing off some calcium from the water line and it looks like it scraped off the top layer of paint. The faux rock is almost black and the area he scrubbed is greyish white. Do you have a recommendation to repair this? Thanks for the video
Powerwash the area then need to add new paint. Use high qualith paint and tape off all areas that shouldn't get paint. Then layer the paint on with a sprayer as my video shows. Don't want to try and do it in one shot. Watch for dripps and dab them off with a dry towel if you see any. Hope that helps. Have other helpful info, including free pdf downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. Good luck! Cheers, Mr. Dave. 👍😎
Thank you for the comment, Jonathan. Appreciate it. You can check out my free fake rock how-to and for-sale content at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Hope you have an awesome day my friend. :)
Hey Semso, I just use Quickcrete 4000 psi bagged concrete from Home Depot, or 3000 psi shotcrete on big jobs. Also use High Strength Fast Set Mortar alone or mixed with concrete or mortar also from there. If you'd like more fakerock how-tos, including free downloads check out davehenderson.podia.com if you like. Cheers, Mr. Dave. 👍😎
Yes, I thin down the paint and also pour it through a paper paint strainer filter into my paint sprayer before application. Hope that helps. More how to stuff, including free PDF downloads at davehenderson.podia.com. Blogs and links to other platforms are at www.daverhendersin.com. Have a good one! Cheers, Me. Dave :)
Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it. :) For this project I needed to start with a light cream color since I needed to try and match the real rock boulders that were around the pool area we were working in. After that I add darker, (just a little) usually light browns/oranges/yellows on the various sides or planes of the rocks. Not all the same color everywhere. That doesn't look as natural. Finally when I'm happy with the overall "base color" I add brown/orange and dark black/brown, (2 different colors) into the cracks, (the dark black/brown) and sometimes spray color on the surfaces of the stones to add more vibrancy to the feature. I do this holding a garden hose in my right had and the two sprayers in my left... I call this the "wet technique". Anyway, if you'd like to check out more fake rock how-to's, including free pdf downloads go to www.davehenderson.podia.com For my blogs and links to other platforms you can try www.daverhenderson.com Hope you have an awesome day! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the comment & question! With my rock coloring strategy I use cementatious stucco fog coat colors that are worked into the texture coats then high quality exterior latex house paints. Not aware of any paints that are transparent other than epoxies and polyurethanes... Anyway, you can check out more cool fake rock how-tos, including free pdf downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. For my blogs and links to other platforms try www.daverhenderson.com. Thanks again and God bless! 😎👍
Hey Max, I apply my "wet coats" after I get my base coat sprayed on without watering... I call the wet technique "bleeds" cuz they appear to bleed down the rock surfaces after I mist them with a water hose or hand pump sprayer... For other fake rock how-to's including FREE pdf downloads go to www.davehenderson.podia.com For my blogs and links to other platforms check out www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, hope this info helps. Best of luck! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks so much. Ya, back in the day I was always tryin' to figure out the video editing process...and the music part. My newer videos I don't think have the music going on too long... Anyway, thanks for the kind words and feedback. Appreciate it. :)
Hi Kathie, For the ratio you can experiment to see what you like but to get the paint mix to shoot out of the prayer it's about 1 part paint to 5 parts water. But I've never measured it. I just pour about a 1/4 of a gallon into my water filled, (about a third full) 1 gallon used juice bottles and then add water to about 3/4 full.... Once done you will see as you spray if it's too thick or thin... It kinda shows you by how it flows.... So I hope that helps. Also if you've not already done so, you can go and get some free pdf downloads on the how-to's of fake rock construction at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos Thank you Dave. The link you have to your free pdf gives me a security warning. I'm not actually making rocks. Although I'd love to try one day. I'm sculpting with cement. A new adventure for me. I don't like the look of raw cement and would like to give it some color but don't want to "paint" it. I've looked into acid stains, but they are pretty expensive and hard to get. House paint is readily available at the local big box store. Have you tried wood stain? You mention Cal Tints, but I'm not sure what you are doing with them. Are you adding it to the paint mix or mixing them by them self? Thanks for these awesome videos.
Hi Katie, not sure what the security warning is about. Try rebooting your phone or computer. On coloring cement mixes, there should be liquid cement tints in the box stores. They work pretty well. You can also experiment with stucco as your creative material. The base is usually white so color can be much more vibrant. And they have tints for that too. They're a powder. Stucco is just a little softer than Portland cement mixes I'm pretty sure. And then you can get white Portland at pool contractor supply stores that again give brighter colors. Try adding fiberglass fibers to you mixes and they'll start to behave more like clay as you work it, (just a pinch of fibers then mix with a power drill mixer and mortar mix bit). Plus you can add different grits of sand or other aggregates including glass beads. Gently sponge off the finished surfaces revealing their awesome colors and textures! So many options for creative expression! Oh, and remember to include an acrylic add-mix liquid to all you mixes, (1 to 6 or 8 ratio of water) like Sika, (at box stores). Helps it last and improves workabilty. So there ya go. Hope that helps. Cheers! :)
Yeppers! More how-to's at www.davehenderson.podia.com, including FREE pdf downloads and videos. For blogs and links to other platforms check out www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for watching my videos. I really appreciate it. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the message! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thanks for the message Javier! I use high quality exterior latex house paint. Marquee Brand of the Behr Home Depot paints. For more how to's go to www.davehenderson.podia.com. Have free pdf downloads there plus my book Makin' Rocks. For my blogs plus links to my other platforms go to www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, hope this helps and thanks for checking out my videos! I really appreciate it. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
From a faux artist myself, thanks for taking the time to make this video, top notch artistry there!
Thank you my friend. Appreciate it. Merry Christmas! 👍😎
Thanks for sharing your rock painting techniques mr. Dave
Thanks Mr Dave
You have just inspired me to have a go at refurbishing the fake rocks around my pool. I have been putting it off for so long but after watching some of your videos im feeling a lot more confident
Hey you’ve got some really good vids in your playlist. Thanks be blessed
Love the detail on the rocks... The small ones with large looks amazing 👌
Thanks for the message Miguelo! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads on the how-to's of fake rock construction at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos yo Dave, what was the customer price tag for this build?
@@NanNanNABooBoo I believe it ran $25.5K But pricing always depends of market forces, job circumstances, supply and demand as well as artist reputation. So in my earlier days I might price it out at $15K... And when I was starting my business I even did jobs for material costs only. Gotta start somewhere... Anyway, there ya go. More info at davehenderson.podia.com www.daverhenderson.com Hope this helps. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Looking Great, Mr Dave !!!!
Awesome Tips n Tricks for Coloration... Makes me wanna go Color Some Rocks !!!
Thanx for the Inspiration, My Friend !!!
Thanks Tarvin! :)
God bless you Dave. Invaluable information and talent you share bro! You are a true artist.
Thank you for your kind words Michael. Appreciate it. :) If you'd like you can also go download my free pdf files on more how-to's at www.davehenderson.podia.com Also have blogs on stuff at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks again and God bless. Cheers!! Mr. Dave :)
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ‼️. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏🏼
Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. You can also find more fake rock how-to's, including FREE pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com Then have my blogs and links to other platforms at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks again! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
You ROCK ;-)
Thanks for VERY nice videos...PLEASE dont forget to show this pool area when its DONE !!
Thanks for the message Mr. G! Will do. You can also check out some other cool content, including FREE pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com as well if ya like... Anyway, thanks again for the message. Really appreciate it. No go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! :) Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Superb Mr D, many thanks for the link. Wonderful finish.
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it. In case I've not mentioned this to you yet I have an online store, (where I have free pdf downloads among other things) just go to www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also have my blogs and links to my other platforms at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff and for your kind words again. LEARN, GROW, BECOME!
Cheers,
Mr. Dave :)
Thank you Dave for yet another informative video! Am working on our new semi-natural koi-pond that should feature some large faux boulders. Your videos are an inspiring resource :)
Hey Peter. Thanks for the message! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads that should be helpful at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos Thank you Dave, you're the man!
Brilliant detailing on the rocks.
Thanks Max! Appreciate your kind words. If you'd like to check out other fake rock how-to's, tips and tricks, including free pdf downloads, just go to www.davehenderson.podia.com. For my blogs and links to my other platforms you can go to www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks again for the message. Best Regards, Mr. Dave :)
Amazing !!!! I wish you can show when you finish is great job Thanks
I try to show each project with water...Just don't always get a chance to get back to them when they're all done and running... :( Anyway., I do have some videos of finished jobs. Just need to poke around on my channel to find them... Here's two for you. th-cam.com/video/4ZJanVpKubQ/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/KAJCnodvNzU/w-d-xo.html Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff! I really appreciate it. For more cool content, including free pdf downloads, go to www.davehenderson.podia.com Have my blogs and links to other platforms you can check out www.daverhenderson.com Hope you like. Now go have an awesome day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Great job sir! You get another suscriber from now, regards from Monterrey, Mx.
Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it! Anyway, if you'd like to check out more fake rock how-to's, including free pdf downloads go to www.davehenderson.podia.com For my blogs and links to other platforms you can try www.daverhenderson.com Hope you have an awesome day! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
that is sick bro! what do you think about wall builder (lurncrete)
Absolutely! No prob. 👍😎
Thank you so much for the info 🙏🏻 god bless
Do you use rebar to shape those smaller rocks in the stream or are they bunched up chicken wire, I think I've seen you bundle up chicken wire in a ball to add shape to the concrete.
Great work, I’ve been watching your videos way across from Florida. I’d like to know what type of paint you use, I have faux rocks around my pool that I want to retouch. Would you be kind enough to share paint and ratio to other to the right stain.
Thanks for the comments and kind words. 😊 I use high quality exterior latex house paint. I dilute it to maybe 4 or 5 to 1 water to paint so it sprays well in 1 liter hand pump sprayer. Have other fake rock how-tos, including free PDF downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. Then my blogs and links to other platforms are at www.daverhenderson.com.
Anyway, I hope this helps.
Beast regards, Mr. Dave. :)
Very nice work!
Thanks! Appreciate it. If you'd like to check out more faux rock how-to's, including free pdf downloads and videos just go to www.davehenderson.podia.com Also have my blogs and links to other platforms at www.daverhenderson.com Thanks again and God bless. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Muchas gracias por enseñarnos un saludo desde españa
Thanks for the message Antonio! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Muchas gracias my friend! Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
👍😉
Id like to learn more about the shooting the mortar texture and stucco fog coat. Ive bought your books, and havent come across that. Thank you for your art.
Hi Adam, I was gonna send you the link to the video showing my spraying on the mortar texture coat but I think you already saw it. Anyway, thanks for the kind words friend. Have a good one! :)
Dave Henderson thank you man!!!! I’ve got some preliminary drawings, just need to find a pool architect to get them official!
Just picked up three colors of paint at Home Depot for my first rock. I got some flat earthen colors, but curious if you ever use anything with gloss or satin? And do you prefer it to have it with primer or does it not matter?
Its a water base colour or oil base thx dave
All water-based exterior latex house paint. On rare occasions concrete acid stains. More how-to stuff, including free content at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Have an awesome day my friend. :)
That’s amazing.I follow u videos on TH-cam.I want to asked u what kind of Color is this and what kind of mix is.On the end came so beautifull. I wish u all the best
Hi Saso, I use exterior latex house paints diluted with water so I can spray them. Have other faux rock how-tos, oncluding free pdf downloads at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Anyway, hope you have an awesome day! Cheers, Mr. Dave. :)
Thank youu brother, this is what I needed!! I'm putting fiber optics into some concrete steps now, then im getting back to iit. I found that exact sprayer on Amazon already. And I have to try to replicate Colorado granite with the green moss man, oy. Say though, did you say what you mix with the acrylic to thin it down? (really that blows my mind, but that's more my speed. I have painted many many houses and I used to make art with the leftover and scrap from home depot..) buuuut just water or is it something else if it's not water based? Keep it uup
Thanks for the message! Yeppers, I just use water to thin down the paint, (exterior latex by the way).. Have other cool content including free pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. And blogs at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, thanks for checking out my videos. I really appreciate it. :) No go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos thanks man, your awesome..
What type of clear do you use to seal the paint when done???
Currently don't use sealers currently. I like the look of the paints as is but sealers aren't bad either. Just want to go with a satin or non-glossy finish unless you want a shinny glossy look. Have more fake rock how-to stuff, including free pdf downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Blogs and links to other platforms are at www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, hope that helped. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Hi Dave,
Question for you. My client tried brushing off some calcium from the water line and it looks like it scraped off the top layer of paint. The faux rock is almost black and the area he scrubbed is greyish white. Do you have a recommendation to repair this?
Thanks for the video
Powerwash the area then need to add new paint. Use high qualith paint and tape off all areas that shouldn't get paint. Then layer the paint on with a sprayer as my video shows. Don't want to try and do it in one shot. Watch for dripps and dab them off with a dry towel if you see any. Hope that helps. Have other helpful info, including free pdf downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. Good luck! Cheers, Mr. Dave. 👍😎
Muito top sou do Brasil e estou aprendendo a pintar as pedras vc pode me dar alguma dica
Thank you for the comment, Jonathan. Appreciate it. You can check out my free fake rock how-to and for-sale content at davehenderson.podia.com if ya like. Hope you have an awesome day my friend. :)
What do you mix to get harder rocks
Hey Semso, I just use Quickcrete 4000 psi bagged concrete from Home Depot, or 3000 psi shotcrete on big jobs. Also use High Strength Fast Set Mortar alone or mixed with concrete or mortar also from there. If you'd like more fakerock how-tos, including free downloads check out davehenderson.podia.com if you like. Cheers, Mr. Dave. 👍😎
my pump sprayer did not want to spray. did you thin it down, or take the nozzle off?
Yes, I thin down the paint and also pour it through a paper paint strainer filter into my paint sprayer before application. Hope that helps. More how to stuff, including free PDF downloads at davehenderson.podia.com. Blogs and links to other platforms are at www.daverhendersin.com. Have a good one! Cheers, Me. Dave :)
Wow, absolutely amazing Dave. What color is the base color paint?
Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate it. :) For this project I needed to start with a light cream color since I needed to try and match the real rock boulders that were around the pool area we were working in. After that I add darker, (just a little) usually light browns/oranges/yellows on the various sides or planes of the rocks. Not all the same color everywhere. That doesn't look as natural. Finally when I'm happy with the overall "base color" I add brown/orange and dark black/brown, (2 different colors) into the cracks, (the dark black/brown) and sometimes spray color on the surfaces of the stones to add more vibrancy to the feature. I do this holding a garden hose in my right had and the two sprayers in my left... I call this the "wet technique". Anyway, if you'd like to check out more fake rock how-to's, including free pdf downloads go to www.davehenderson.podia.com For my blogs and links to other platforms you can try www.daverhenderson.com Hope you have an awesome day! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Can I use any kind of paints? What kind of spray or is that
We use exterior high quality latex house paint diluted down enough to spray...
Blessings. What type of cement paint do you use solid or transparent ??
Thanks for the comment & question! With my rock coloring strategy I use cementatious stucco fog coat colors that are worked into the texture coats then high quality exterior latex house paints. Not aware of any paints that are transparent other than epoxies and polyurethanes... Anyway, you can check out more cool fake rock how-tos, including free pdf downloads and more at davehenderson.podia.com. For my blogs and links to other platforms try www.daverhenderson.com. Thanks again and God bless! 😎👍
Do you apply the paint onto wet rocks in the same way you do the cloud coat'
Hey Max, I apply my "wet coats" after I get my base coat sprayed on without watering... I call the wet technique "bleeds" cuz they appear to bleed down the rock surfaces after I mist them with a water hose or hand pump sprayer... For other fake rock how-to's including FREE pdf downloads go to www.davehenderson.podia.com For my blogs and links to other platforms check out www.daverhenderson.com Anyway, hope this info helps. Best of luck!
Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
LOVE Your vid! What an artist ! Could def do without the background music distraction.
Thanks so much. Ya, back in the day I was always tryin' to figure out the video editing process...and the music part. My newer videos I don't think have the music going on too long... Anyway, thanks for the kind words and feedback. Appreciate it. :)
what is your paint to water ratio?
Hi Kathie, For the ratio you can experiment to see what you like but to get the paint mix to shoot out of the prayer it's about 1 part paint to 5 parts water. But I've never measured it. I just pour about a 1/4 of a gallon into my water filled, (about a third full) 1 gallon used juice bottles and then add water to about 3/4 full.... Once done you will see as you spray if it's too thick or thin... It kinda shows you by how it flows.... So I hope that helps. Also if you've not already done so, you can go and get some free pdf downloads on the how-to's of fake rock construction at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos Thank you Dave. The link you have to your free pdf gives me a security warning. I'm not actually making rocks. Although I'd love to try one day. I'm sculpting with cement. A new adventure for me. I don't like the look of raw cement and would like to give it some color but don't want to "paint" it. I've looked into acid stains, but they are pretty expensive and hard to get. House paint is readily available at the local big box store. Have you tried wood stain? You mention Cal Tints, but I'm not sure what you are doing with them. Are you adding it to the paint mix or mixing them by them self? Thanks for these awesome videos.
Hi Katie, not sure what the security warning is about. Try rebooting your phone or computer. On coloring cement mixes, there should be liquid cement tints in the box stores. They work pretty well. You can also experiment with stucco as your creative material. The base is usually white so color can be much more vibrant. And they have tints for that too. They're a powder. Stucco is just a little softer than Portland cement mixes I'm pretty sure. And then you can get white Portland at pool contractor supply stores that again give brighter colors. Try adding fiberglass fibers to you mixes and they'll start to behave more like clay as you work it, (just a pinch of fibers then mix with a power drill mixer and mortar mix bit). Plus you can add different grits of sand or other aggregates including glass beads. Gently sponge off the finished surfaces revealing their awesome colors and textures! So many options for creative expression! Oh, and remember to include an acrylic add-mix liquid to all you mixes, (1 to 6 or 8 ratio of water) like Sika, (at box stores). Helps it last and improves workabilty. So there ya go. Hope that helps. Cheers! :)
@@DaveHendersonFakeRockVideos Thank you so much for your very generous sharing of info. So many choices, so little time :)
Are you using water to dilute the paint?
Yeppers! More how-to's at www.davehenderson.podia.com, including FREE pdf downloads and videos. For blogs and links to other platforms check out www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for watching my videos. I really appreciate it. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
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Thanks for the message! If you've not already you can go and get some free pdf downloads at www.davehenderson.podia.com. Also, have my two ebooks there too if ya like. Then I have my blogs at www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, thanks for checking out my stuff. Appreciate it. If you have any other questions let me know. Now go have a great day NO MATTER WHAT! Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
What type of paint you used and what is the name
Thanks for the message Javier! I use high quality exterior latex house paint. Marquee Brand of the Behr Home Depot paints. For more how to's go to www.davehenderson.podia.com. Have free pdf downloads there plus my book Makin' Rocks. For my blogs plus links to my other platforms go to www.daverhenderson.com. Anyway, hope this helps and thanks for checking out my videos! I really appreciate it. Cheers, Mr. Dave :)
Thank you for reply!
That masonry paint from Home Depot starts at $35. Not a single gallon of exterior or masonry paint for $9. I so wish😊
I get "oops" paint that was mixed and rejected by customers all the time fyi. 😝