Hello,
I have some great small pieces of rock I need to turn into one great piece of rock.
What adhessive would you recommend?
Cheers
Mark
Rock Adhessive
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Re: Rock Adhessive
I would use some solvent based Liquid Nails Landscape Adhesive - not a water based one. Only problem is it is grey. I saw a topic on wee trees where a guy had then used grout coloured to match the rock to disguise the joints.
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Re: Rock Adhessive
Gorilla Glue,. or I think Selleys still make an equivalent on
Polyurethane glue from the big B
Polyurethane glue from the big B
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Re: Rock Adhessive
You can also use Sellys Knead It. Make sure to get the Aqua one.You can mix oxides through to get the colour you desire.
http://www.selleys.com.au/putty/epoxy/knead-it-aqua
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Super Araldite for mine.
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Re: Rock Adhessive
Peter Adams showed us how well gorilla grip works and I managed to find an identical substitute being Vise Grip at bunnings for about $5 stuff is great for glueing anything bonsai related. Wires, rocks, pots and even branches when they crack.kcpoole wrote:Gorilla Glue,. or I think Selleys still make an equivalent on
Polyurethane glue from the big B
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Re: Rock Adhessive
You could try (silicon sealant) invented by NASA. used to build fish tanks.bonds glass together .very strong .Not your average silicon but looks the same . Can be bought from tropical fish shops. not very expensive.non toxic.
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Re: Rock Adhessive
I have a sandstone rock glued with araldite about 18 years ago -still strong.
One of our members told me construction adhesive (no more nails, etc) is not permanent when exposed to water and elements.
He recommends tile adhesive mixed to a paste with bondcrete OR 'Builders Bog' - 2 part gap filler for permanent rock adhesive.
Rock glues can be coloured by mixing in concrete coloring oxides.
One of our members told me construction adhesive (no more nails, etc) is not permanent when exposed to water and elements.
He recommends tile adhesive mixed to a paste with bondcrete OR 'Builders Bog' - 2 part gap filler for permanent rock adhesive.
Rock glues can be coloured by mixing in concrete coloring oxides.
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Re: Rock Adhessive
Thanks guys, I will head on down to the local hardware store tomorrow and see what they have.
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Re: Rock Adhessive
Selleys Knead It, for me. Also, when cutting or shaping the rocks for better fit I always collect the dust and rock chips. Once the rocks are glued together sprinkle the collected residue over the glue and gently firm down. Hides the glue seams really well.
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Re: Rock Adhessive
Sorry for the derail, but do any of the products stated bond rock to drift wood???
