12/07/2021
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Here are some cool hints and facts regarding this recent fire pit project.
This project is made of 1.5 pound foam density with a layer of high performance carved mortar on top. The mix has a 1 1/2 to 1 ratio, which means it's 1.5 parts sand, one part cement, 12 percent Trinic CarVZ, and water to taste. A hard coat and a carve coat are used to construct the concrete fire pit. We picked a warm and cool gray color palette for this piece, with hints and accents of rust and warm orange tones to imitate iron oxide deposits.
This is a classic wood-burning fire pit. The fire pan was ordered online and installed in a carved hollow, but this unit can also be customized for a propane independent unit. Depending on your location, you can also make different shapes, sizes, and textures. Southwest Arizona, for example, would have more stratified stone with a strong orange and reddish tint. Gray always seems to fit in most places, which is why I use a lot of warm and cold gray. One thing to keep in mind when creating these is that the inner cavity where the fire pan sits may collect water, so it's vital to arrange for a drain line cavity as well as ample space between the pan and the top of the mortar.
We have an 8-hour video on how to carve this that you can get at rocksculptortraining.com/live. We also have color recipe sheets found at the same online location. Have fun carving!
