hummingbird3172
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject: New Hypertufa Mushroom |
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I like the plain variety, but the sparkle of the glass gems beckons me and begs me to glue them on more things....like a hypertufa mushroom.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Well that's one mushroom I wouldn't say no to having a little rest on  You becoming a dab hand with the hypertufa HB. Great work.
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I think it looks wonderful with just the right amount of 'bling'!
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Very, Very nice.
HB, How are you finding the hypertufa doing in the weather? Do you think it would winter well up north?
You almost have me convinced to try it...
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hummingbird3172
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Frank, TB, and Chitweed!
Chitweed, From what I've read it is supposed to do OK up north. I live in FL so we don't get a big variety in our weather, rarely a freeze. I've kind of made my own mixture just portland cement and vermiculite...it sculpts easily and has a very rocky look. It is almost as easy to work as clay.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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Anna I love your mushroom!!! I would definately give it a place in my garden. 
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Oooo, I like it! I know exactly where I would put that in my yard! LOL
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Love it Anna I really have to try hypertufa.
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Awwww  it's WONDERFUL!
I gotta learn to tufa! I've been saying it for a long time,
but your creations may finally give me the push I need.
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hummingbird3172
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Thanks! I am trying to do several colors of them and then group them together. I also want to do some with river stones...for earthy mushrooms.
The mushrooms are really really easy! Easier than the containers!
I just made a lion face today...praying it will turn out...the eyes are green "gems". 
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I like the decorated or undecorated equally I think. The all look beautiful in the landscape. I think everyone should give this stuff a try! 
Here in zone 7 there is no problem with weather either.
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hummingbird3172
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That's how I feel...they each have their place.
Bethie has made some pretty incredible hypertufa tables! I aspire to try one of those someday!
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Anna I love your mushroom. Can you give me the instructions please. Thank you Jul
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Mr. Biggles (my flowerbed frog) wants one too.
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I love it! Wish I lived closer so you could teach me!
Deanna
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