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How to Make Fiberglass Rocks

There are many practical uses for fiberglass rocks. Many people who have ponds and intricate landscaping use these as a cheap and easy-to-move alternative to real rocks. Also, many people who set up scenes with taxidermy find these useful. Surprisingly, it is not very hard to make fake rocks.

Things You'll Need

  • Chicken wire
  • Papier-mache
  • Fiberglass solution
  • Burlap sacks
  • Spray paint
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Instructions

    • 1

      Create a mold of the rock by forming a large piece of chicken wire into the shape you desire. Chicken wire is available at all hardware stores and is easily bent into any shape your imagination can create.

    • 2

      Cover the chicken-wire structure in papier-mache. Dip strips of newspaper into the papier-mache mixture and lay them over the mold. Apply three layers of papier-mache to create a sturdy structure. Let this dry overnight or longer.

    • 3

      Turn the mold upside down and remove the chicken-wire lining. The rock should stand on its own at this point and look generally like you have envisioned, size-wise. At this point, the color and texture will be completely wrong and unrealistic.

    • 4

      Create a fiberglass mixture from a kit available at any hardware store. Some prefer to dip strips of burlap into the fiberglass and spread it over the mold for a textured look. Others just create a thicker mix and spread it across the mold using a spackle brush.

    • 5

      Let the fiberglass mold dry overnight in a well-ventilated area. Purchase a rock-colored spray paint at your local paint or hardware store, and coat the mold to give it the proper color.

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