Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jim Scheetz is Smooth-On’s resident concrete artisan. With over 20 years of experience working in the Decorative Concrete Industry, Jim has done it all – from stamped concrete, to precast countertops, to ornately carved concrete finishes.
Buddy Rhodes YouTube Channel - youtube.com/user/BuddyRhodesConcrete
Buddy Rhodes Support Form - buddyrhodes.com/contact-support
Vertical Mix - buddyrhodes.com/concrete-materials/vertical-mix-materials
Glazes - buddyrhodes.com/color-for-concrete/buddy-rhodes-glazes
In this YouTube Mold Making and Casting Live™ Presentation, Jim will demonstrate and explain the best practices for achieving realistic textures with a carvable concrete overlay material; Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix™.
#buddyrhodes #concrete #artisan
Vertical Mix is flame-rated, 30% lighter than other concrete products, hangs up to 4” off a vertical surface without sagging, and is exceptionally strong when cured. Learn about a material that is used to create realistic rockscapes, trees, sculptural elements and themed environments at zoos, aquariums, and amusement parks all over the world!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Introduction to Mixing, Applying and Carving Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix Concrete
Choosing the Proper Substrate for Indoor vs Outdoor Applications
Priming the Surface for Best Adhesion
The Right Way to Mix Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix
Application Techniques for the Strongest Bond
Using Flexible Stamps to Create Detail
Proper Timing for Different Carving Stages
Different Techniques for Carving Stone vs Carving Woodgrain Finishes
& So Much More!
Adult Supervision Required
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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Make It Now! with Smooth-On
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facebook.com/SmoothOn
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instagram.com/SmoothOn
Jim Scheetz is Smooth-On’s resident concrete artisan. With over 20 years of experience working in the Decorative Concrete Industry, Jim has done it all – from stamped concrete, to precast countertops, to ornately carved concrete finishes.
Buddy Rhodes YouTube Channel - youtube.com/user/BuddyRhodesConcrete
Buddy Rhodes Support Form - buddyrhodes.com/contact-support
Vertical Mix - buddyrhodes.com/concrete-materials/vertical-mix-materials
Glazes - buddyrhodes.com/color-for-concrete/buddy-rhodes-glazes
In this YouTube Mold Making and Casting Live™ Presentation, Jim will demonstrate and explain the best practices for achieving realistic textures with a carvable concrete overlay material; Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix™.
#buddyrhodes #concrete #artisan
Vertical Mix is flame-rated, 30% lighter than other concrete products, hangs up to 4” off a vertical surface without sagging, and is exceptionally strong when cured. Learn about a material that is used to create realistic rockscapes, trees, sculptural elements and themed environments at zoos, aquariums, and amusement parks all over the world!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Introduction to Mixing, Applying and Carving Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix Concrete
Choosing the Proper Substrate for Indoor vs Outdoor Applications
Priming the Surface for Best Adhesion
The Right Way to Mix Buddy Rhodes Vertical Mix
Application Techniques for the Strongest Bond
Using Flexible Stamps to Create Detail
Proper Timing for Different Carving Stages
Different Techniques for Carving Stone vs Carving Woodgrain Finishes
& So Much More!
Adult Supervision Required
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
---
Make It Now! with Smooth-On
smooth-on.com
facebook.com/SmoothOn
twitter.com/SmoothOn
instagram.com/SmoothOn
