That's very astute of you ...... my wife and daughter will attest to my prostate problems ........Soar Valley Light wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:39 pm You remain the pioneer of the 'trickle trade' .......
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That's very astute of you ...... my wife and daughter will attest to my prostate problems ........Soar Valley Light wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:39 pm You remain the pioneer of the 'trickle trade' .......
No dye, although I did buy both brown and buff dyes for exactly this purpose. It's as much down to the cement as the sand, actually. I found that using White cement rather than the standard grey, with yellow sand, it comes out a nice Cotswoldy colour very close to the stones I'm using. They are of several different shades anyway, having come from a number of sources.
That sounds interesting. I must investigate white cement - will save a lot of faffing around when it comes to colouring the mix. The local sand is red - so would be a handy way of simulating our red sandstone.philipy wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2019 12:39 pm No dye, although I did buy both brown and buff dyes for exactly this purpose. It's as much down to the cement as the sand, actually. I found that using White cement rather than the standard grey, with yellow sand, it comes out a nice Cotswoldy colour very close to the stones I'm using. They are of several different shades anyway, having come from a number of sources.
It's more expensive than the standard grey stuff, but worth it for our relatively small quantities. Mine cost about £13 for a 25Kg bag and I've used about half for the stream. Just ask for white cement, simples!
Thanks Andrew.Soar Valley Light wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:45 pm
My main problem now is finding a course for the stream to run along. I fear I may need to get on with building the final brick wall before I can achieve the space I need
Yes, Tom has said much the same already.
Looking forward to it! Even without the brass band it'll be a great sight - the photo you posted of the stream, bridge and cottage is just fantastic.
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