decorative rocks – Home Design, Garden & Architecture Blog Magazine https://goodshomedesign.com Interior Design, DIY Creative Ideas, Craft, Home and Garden Ideas | GoodsHomeDesign Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:32:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 How to Build a Square Fire Pit https://goodshomedesign.com/build-square-fire-pit/ https://goodshomedesign.com/build-square-fire-pit/#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:29:52 +0000 http://goodshomedesign.com/?p=15263 DIY-Fire-Pit-home-design  There is not a lot of work, but it involves a bunch of blocks of stones, so make sure you work out properly before you attempt this. According to where you decide to place it (directly on the ground or on the pavement), you will need:

• (optional) a shovel;
• a whole lot of stone blocks;
• a set of wall caps;
• decorative rocks;
• a fire ring;
• wood;

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Start by marking out the location and size of your square. Then, starting at the corner, place the corner block. Next, you will have to cut a block at the three quarter length and put the cut-end against the corner block in order to create the actual corner of the pit. Use a square to align the blocks and make adjustments if necessary. Build out from the corner you just made in both directions, placing the blocks in the desired pattern. At the next corner, use the small block which you cut earlier to make the corner. Start the second layer in the same way, but alternating the colors of the blocks used. You could create your own custom pattern, if you wish. Finish the whole structure with wall caps. Place the first wall cap so it overhangs slightly with the long and short ends facing outside of the corner.

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Place the other caps in an alternating pattern. Due to the shape of the caps, you will end up with some gaps on each side. Fill these later on with some freshly cut pieces of caps. You don’t need to glue all the blocks together. The raised rings you put on afterwards lock them in place. But securing the caps helps tie things together as well as keep the caps from moving if you want to sit on the wall. Use flexible concrete adhesive for this last step. Add decorative rock to the bottom (inside) of your pit. Place in the fire ring. Add some wood and start your dreamed of fire.

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How To Transfer An Image To A Rock https://goodshomedesign.com/transfer-image-rock/ https://goodshomedesign.com/transfer-image-rock/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2014 01:06:43 +0000 http://goodshomedesign.com/?p=14936 Rock-image-transfer

As you already learned from some of our previous tutorials, rocks can make nice decorations and they are cheap too. You can find decorative rocks at any supplies store and even buy a whole bag for 5-10 dollars. But if you think your room deserves more than just some plain rocks, then check out this next idea that will teach you how to transfer an image to a rock. Cool, right? You will need:

• some rocks (preferably larger ones);
• an image you like;
• some white paint;
• a “Splendid Blender” pen;
• a laser toner;

Start by cleaning the surface of the rock, where your image will be placed. Paint the rock white and let the paint dry. Make a laser toner copy of the image you would like to transfer and place it on the rock with its face down. Hold the paper with one hand and start rubbing the pen all over the image. Make sure to press hard and hold still, this way you will get a nice and clear image. And that should be all. Remove the image and the transfer should be on your rock. It looks amazing and can be a great personalized gift for any occasion.

source and more details —villabarnes.com

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