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nevinl
August 14, 2009

Homemade (DIY) stone and concrete water fountain. I made it by mixing portland cement (a component of concrete) with some sand in a 1:2 (cement:sand) ratio. After mixing the cement thoroughly, I added a touch of black and terracotta concrete color, briefly mixing to create a pattern in the stone.

Then I dumped the concrete mixture into a large and deep sandpile that I had shaped into a cradle. A hole in the dirt would work fine...I had plenty around. I forced stones into the concrete, partially pushing through the concrete into the sand cradle to ensure that the larger pieces were anchored. After letting it set for 24 hours, I drilled 2 holes into the top of the concrete structure with a 3/4" masonary drill bit and standard electric drill. I then realized that I had to prevent water shooting directly out of the hole, so I epoxed a rock in front of each hole. I then used Marine epoxy, balled up and rolled around a 3/4" ID hose and epoxed the hose into the wall, packing the perimeter of the hole with a screwdriver when it was in place. Finally, I pushed some of the epoxy tightly against the hose and wall to ensure that it would not leak out.

I placed the structure into a wooden base (with a 3/4" plywood floor) that I screwed together and I used liquid-nails to glue pavers to the front. I used a concrete mixing tub from Lowes that fit into the base. I used a small plastic flower tray to make sure the 60 lb concrete didn't puncture the liner. The major support was provided by the plywood.

I placed buckets underneath so I could see it from my desk. I used some extra epoxy, a flowerpot, some extra pavers, and a colored pencil (out of time!) to make sure that too much water didn't splash out and create any mold/damaged ceilings in the apartment below mine. I didn't bother with the second pump because I didn't have time to mess with the water flow. I could have made a better design to ensure that water didn't splash...again...no time now! Eventually I will just paint or replace the epoxy and colored pencil =).

Design could be easily made for outside or if it wasn't on a carpeted floor. With the hole-method, make whatever design that you want - any materials, water flow, or number of pieces. Easy to add additional parts onto if you want to gradually make something larger.

Materials: Drill, , caulking gun ($8), plywood, misc screws, 4 buckets, ducktape, scrap wood, handsaw for cutting scrap wood, scissors to cut tubing

Cost: 140 gph pump ($20), 3/4" ID hose ($15?), pavers ($1/paver x 7 + 5 for flower pot), flowerpot ($10), Liner ($10?), Liquid nails ($3 x 4), Marine epoxy ($5 x 2), portland cement ($8), sand ($10). stones (found around the property), pebbles ($10), masonary anchors ($5 / 4), expanding drywall anchors ($4 / 4), brackets ($10), 3/4" masonary drill bit ($10), concrete coloring ($5 x 2)....not having to listen to neighbor's TV when studying because of the whitenoise.....PRICELESS!!!!

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