I started making art stone way back when and the process has definitely changed,it was the same face mix (looks like Yorkshire stone,might be mistaken) bottom then pull up the front,backing a couple if y16 or maybe four for the bigger heads, mango Th shit out of it, finish off by trowel ing the backs,lift the heavy things in place,turn them over,lift off the box and my mate would finish them off, I went lame just as the efing health and safety made it so everything had to be made at waist height no bending and lifting,so I was fascinated to see how things have progressed,their are now quite a few firms have cropped up around my area now.
Great to see the process, must be tricky on the arris’s. We’ve carried out repairs on the cast stone in the past but we are stonemasons so generally it’s liver stone we use but not exclusively. It can be a very rewarding job.
That looks great. I see your company aslo does winow frames. I'd ike to have a go making something simple like a post top. How long would leave this to set before moving it ?
Hey man. Are you allowed to share the ratio of cement and sand? Been designing some cast stone elements for my property, but can't find a formula anywhere
I started making art stone way back when and the process has definitely changed,it was the same face mix (looks like Yorkshire stone,might be mistaken) bottom then pull up the front,backing a couple if y16 or maybe four for the bigger heads, mango Th shit out of it, finish off by trowel ing the backs,lift the heavy things in place,turn them over,lift off the box and my mate would finish them off, I went lame just as the efing health and safety made it so everything had to be made at waist height no bending and lifting,so I was fascinated to see how things have progressed,their are now quite a few firms have cropped up around my area now.
Great to see the process, must be tricky on the arris’s. We’ve carried out repairs on the cast stone in the past but we are stonemasons so generally it’s liver stone we use but not exclusively. It can be a very rewarding job.
Fascinating. Great job
Such skills. Great to watch
That looks great. I see your company aslo does winow frames. I'd ike to have a go making something simple like a post top. How long would leave this to set before moving it ?
So interesting!
I wanted to watch another piece being done but there´s no more
fantastic craftsmanship. I would love to get into making this or grc
Why did you put two kinds of mix in the mould?
Great video, I’m just playing around with that style here in Australia. Do you use any admixtures at all or just straight water?
Other than water we use waterproofing solution too
What mixture and materials you use. Looking to hive it ago with a few molds
Great video, whats the attachment on that hammer? I've not seen a shaft that short
It's a customised flat footed plate, around 100mm diameter
Well good seen these stones on some new houses been built by me always thought they where from a quary what's the company you work at ?
Corinium cast stone in Cricklade
Any chance of getting the mix?
How much does one cost?
Love this video Stuart. What does the mix consist of please?
Cement, fine sand and 2 to 4mm sand.
The filler mix is cement 2 to 4mm sand and 10mm
@@stuartmcmillan7861 what is the water ,cement , sand ratio used?
Depends on how wet sand is to start with. So is done by feel. Damp enough to bend but too wet and it will stick too mould or smeere as you float it
@@stuartmcmillan7861 are the materials just mason sand and white portland cement ?
stuart mcmillan we use 10mm chips here where I work. I was told that pea grit was a no no.
Question ... Why do you put the sand on top ?
No matter.. it's a dish mix not sand .
I'm a girl ... First time I've seen owt like this made ...
Hey man. Are you allowed to share the ratio of cement and sand? Been designing some cast stone elements for my property, but can't find a formula anywhere
Find me on Instagram fitbe_yond50 and message me. I will let you know
@@stuartmcmillan7861 sent you a message as well :)
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I get paid 13 bucks to do that 12 hours a day