Hypertufa

Has anyone tried this? Is it worth the effort. I've a large old belfast sink I'd like to make stone, I could just use concrete but have read about hypertufa. I'd also like to make a smaller trough for the front garden but don't have a mold. I can't afford real stone. I would welcome anyone's tips or experience. Many thanks EGW

 

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I have tried it. I can't remember if I used a mould, I think I must have, probably an old cardboard box. I certainly used chicken wire to strengthen the form. The process is not difficult, you remove it from the box and give it a brush over with a stiff brush to wear off the corners and give it that organic look.

Sadly,it wasn't very durable, but I think I maybe got the cement/peat/vemiculite mix wrong. I wouldn't mind giving it another go.

My bro-in-law has some nice ones he made that have lasted for years.