How Do You Build Cement Rocks And Boulders?
There are several ways you can build cement rocks and boulders. Here are three methods that will create realistic rocks you can use for decoration or landscaping. You can make a hollow fake rock or boulder with cement. This is ideal if you want to use it to hide something beneath or if you want to create a large chunk of rock that can be entered, like a cave or a pet house. Hollow rocks are made by building a framework of wood or bent metal like rebar. Cover the framework with a fine mesh like hardware cloth or small gauge chicken wire. Shape this in the form your want for your rock and attach pieces together with twisted wire. Once you have your finished framework, you can apply a coating of cement. The cement should be a mixture of Portland cement, sand and water and should be quite thick so it adheres to the framework. I like to incorporate vermiculite (which gives it some mica glitter) or perlite to make the cement mixture a little lighter. You may need to apply several layers unti
