Papercrete projects

My previous post Papercrete for Fairy Gardens got an overwhelming response. So many people asked for a better explanation for how to make a small batch of pap…

Papercrete is concrete made with paper. It's inexpensive, sturdy, lightweight, insulating, and better than bricks. Here's how to make it.

The Papercrete Potter: The Papercrete Process.......

This easy chubby Papercrete bird is made with a mix of concrete and paper fibres over a chickenwire reinforced form based on a sphere shape

Paper-crete Garden Sculptures: I bet it's hard to believe that this is made of paper?! I've always loved to play with concrete, but it gets really heavy and hard to sculpt. When I discovered that paper can come to the rescue I was super excited! Paper provides a great partner to …

To begin making our signature papercrete containers we begin by running newsprint through a strip cut paper shredder. We stuff the cut strips into five gallon buckets until the buckets are well filled. We then fill the buckets of strips with water and allow the strips to soak for at least a day. Many times these buckets will sit a few days before we get around to turning the soaked paper back into pulp. We have found that thoroughly soggy strips are easier to pulp. We try to keep several…

Use this technique to create dramatic golden veins within your DIY cement art, craft, molded planters, or countertops.

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Are you looking for concrete crafts? Concrete isn’t just for sidewalks and driveways anymore. The versatility and durability of this material have made it popular for a wide range of DIY concrete crafts and projects. These crafts range from beginner-friendly planters to sophisticated concrete pendant lamps. So, get your bag of concrete ready as we dive into this amazing world of concrete creativity.

It is November 30 and the weather is beautiful in Southwest Missouri. We normally wait until the cold blustery days of Winter to begin building our inventory of papercrete containers for the Spring/Summer show season but the demand for our containers has been great all Fall. I was suffering with a sore back so Peggy began to sell on the craft show circuit and has been well received. Increased sales has caused us to concentrate on working ahead of our usual schedule to maintain an inventory…

DIY garden art is used to make a garden be as unique as the person who plants and tends to it. That means any type of garden decorations can be placed in a…

This easy chubby Papercrete bird is made with a mix of concrete and paper fibres over a chickenwire reinforced form based on a sphere shape

How to use mesh or hardware cloth when making concrete art projects.

Who knew you could make beautiful home decor from concrete? And these are SO easy!

Papercrete is the ultimate building material for preppers, homesteaders, and off-grid living enthusiasts. Learn more about it here!

My previous post Papercrete for Fairy Gardens got an overwhelming response. So many people asked for a better explanation for how to make a small batch of pap…

The secret to durable and beautiful concrete crafts with my guide to the perfect water to cement ratio. Whether you're a seasoned DIY cement crafter or a beginner, learn how to mix like a pro! #ConcreteCrafting #DIYProjects

Learn to create with concrete the easy way using re-cycled cardboard, leftover fabric, scrap wood to model your masterpiece. Four Quikrete craft projects...

Take your concrete crafting to a higher level! These Tips & Tricks for Concrete Draping will show you how to make amazing Cement Fabric Forms!