Casting Material

Outdoor pieces are cast in a grey cement and aggregate mix or an off-white cement and crushed marble mix.

In order to produce a top quality concrete that will not break down in the winter, two additives are used:

A) Air Entraining: This puts microscopic bubbles in the concrete that contract and expand during the freeze/thaw cycle.

B)Water Reducing Plasticizers: Less water in the mix means a higher strength.

Our concrete can stay outside all year round, although bowls, fountains, and statues that collect water will crack when said water freezes and expands (true of all concrete).

Indoor pieces are cast in Hydrastone, a high-quality gypsun-based cement.  This product produces a detailed smooth finish, is heavier than other plasters thus giving a feel of quality, and has a higher tensile strength.