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Topic: Stone fireplace

Posted By: Guests
Subject: Stone fireplace
Date Posted: 1/27/05 at 8:27am

I need to make a simple stone fireplace large enough, and sturdy enough, to have a hook inside it to hold a pot. I was thinking about a wood frame covered with chicken wire and paper mache, but I was wondering if anyone had a better idea.

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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 2/15/05 at 7:31pm

I made a stone fireplace for Deathtrap. I used a wood frame and then I dolloped expanding foam (weather seal from a spray can) on it to create the stones. Then I spray painted the foam with that granite colored spray paint. I used several colors of paint to make the rocks and grout look different and aged. It looked very convincing and could be carried by one person.

Posted By: basscase
Date Posted: 8/26/05 at 10:09am

Make the frame with wood and then attach styrophome sheets to the frame. Then use a sodering iron to cut the foam to look like bricks, or use a blow torch to make the foam look like stone.

http://mcmorran.com/phct/pastpics/P0006138.jpg - http://mcmorran.com/phct/pastpics/P0006138.jpg is foam shaped with a blow torch. The foam walls had not been painted yet at this point, but you get the idea.

http://mcmorran.com/phct/oliverpics/DSC00407.jpg - http://mcmorran.com/phct/oliverpics/DSC00407.jpg - The fireplace in the back is foam with lines cut into it with a sodering iron. Cool effect and it was stong enough for a hanging pot.

Posted By: Shatcher
Date Posted: 8/26/05 at 12:29pm

just a note. when using a blow torch or sodering iorn on foam do it in a well ventlated area! same goes for spray paint. safety first.

Posted By: tblan
Date Posted: 9/08/05 at 10:23pm

I have had success with just a wooden frame coverered in lauan, and just some quite detailed painting.