DIY rock wall help / guide ?

[calebs92]

hey DIY kings

im getting my bredli, a 4ft long x 4ft high x 2ft deep, and i want to look an be as natural as possible, so what better then a fake rock wall
all i need is your help, im very good with tool an hand work but ive never tried something like this before, so may as well give it a go
im on holidays for 8 weeks so i have plenty of time to make it.
i just want to know what ill need; an a good thread with a step by step instruction

i was looking an making a massive swimming pool since he always swim so might have a water fall to

so please help guys an girls
thank you

 

[J-A-X]

I wrote this on another thread but it applies here too

if you rush into it you risk disaster. take a day or two and investigate the DIY Group as a starting point.

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/groups/diy-enclosures-backgrounds-furniture-225/

thats all about fake rock walls, diy enclosure backgrounds, hides. as a starting point head to the foamwork for all discussion
http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/groups/diy-enclosures-backgrounds-furniture-225/foamwork-430/

then maybe the cement, grout, render.. (what to cover your foam with)
http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/groups/diy-enclosures-backgrounds-furniture-225/cement-grout-render-432/

there also a drybrushing discussion in there that will help with the paintwork.

those three will get you pointed in the right direction. just dont plan on having an occupant in there within a month- allow for airing out

you need to let each layer dry properly and then paint it, then let dry thoroughly before sealing it.

take the time to look through the DIY section on the main forum, you'll get heaps of ideas and tips.

you dont have to be artistic, (i'm certainly not) but you do need to have the confidence to give it a go. and the patience to do it properly otherwise it will go pearshaped. and you'll never attempt it again.