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Suppliers and Manufacturers

http://www.sculpt.com
The Compleat Sculptor supplies alkali-resistant fibre (chopped and mat)* latex additives* pigments and a variety of aggregates. They also carry Winterstone® and rubber moulding compounds. New York* NY.

http://www.euclidchemical.com
In Canada and the USA* supplies all types of additives* fibres* silica fume* materials for concrete.

http://www.artcast.com/art-supplies.html
Artcast in Georgetown* ON* has casting supplies.

http://www.tiranti.co.uk/
Alec Tiranti* sculpture supply* United Kingdom.

http://www.ball-consulting-ltd.com/
Ball Consulting Ambridge* PA* USA* supplies alkali-resistant glass fibres and acrylic as cement additives. The site also shows Hiram P. Ball's sculpture.

http://www.fibermesh.com/
Fibermesh makes polypropylene fibre additives for concrete.

http://www.nycon.com
Nycon makes nylon fibres for concrete.

http://www.cem-fil.com/index.html
Cem-FIL International "promotes and sells alkali resistant glassfibres as a primary reinforcement for cement based matrices." A information-filled site.

http://www.kuraray-am.com/pvaf/index.php
Kuraray America mkaes PVA (poly vinyl alcohol) fibers.

http://www.b-lite.com/bsttext.htm
B-Lite makes polystyrene beads coated to attract cement paste.


http://www.degussaadmixtures.com/
Master Builders* Inc. is involved in research and development and has an extensive site with information on mixtures* additives* finishes* and concrete canoes.

http://www.interstar.ca/
Supplier of pigments* acid stains* fibres* sealers* in Canada* the U.S.A.* Mexico and Brazil.

http://www.formandbuild.com
Form and Build is an Ontario* Canada* distributor of supplies to the construction industry. (Sells siloxane sealer* sealers* fibres.)

http://specco.com/
Manufacturers of a large selection of admixtures* retardants* accelerators* form releases* and sealers for concrete.

http://www.concretecanada.com/
Conroc Systems Ltd. is a Canadian supplier and contractor...using glass fiber reinforced concrete in Calgary* Alberta. Suppliers for decorative concrete* including acid stains* polmers and sealers.

http://www.arizonaoxides.com
Colors for Concrete (Arizona Oxides) has a overview of pigment use.

http://www.solomoncolors.com/concreteclrs.htm
SGS Concrete Product Colors has a colour chart to show the limited palette of pigments available.

http://www.kemiko.com
http://www.concrete-stains.com (Triple-S Chemical)
http://www.negeoproducts.com
Sources for acid stains for concrete.

http://www.fillite.com/
Fillite®: hollow alumino-silicate cenospheres or microspheres derived from fly ash* used for weight reduction.

http://www.engelhard.com/
Engelhard manufactures Metamax* their brand of metakaolin.
http://www.engelhard.com/resources/MetaMax/MetaMax/
An exceptional overview of pozzolans* in particluar metakaolin (Metamax) and how cement works.

http://www.metakaolin.com/
Advanced Cement Technologies* excellent reference articles on metakaolin.

http://www.concretecountertopinstitute.com
The Concrete Countertop Institute sells individual bags (40 lbs) of metakaolin in the U.S.A.

http://www.winterstone.com/
Winterstone is a cement-based product made for sculptors. The site has excellent sections on casting and armature-type processes.

http://www.milestonehpc.com/
"Milestone Hybridized Portland Cement is a specially formulated acrylic admixture for use in Portland Cement." You can order and purchase the product.

http://www.polyadam.com/
A complete system* combining acrylic polymer additive* portland cement* sand* and glass scrim. Scrim is fibreglas mesh* alkali resistant* which can be used instead of hardware cloth.

http://www.vseal.com
V-Seal manufactures an effective water-based sealer for concrete. Also available in Canada (Toronto) through simon*concreationcanada.com

http://www.seal-it.sk.ca/
Seal-It* a Saskatoon* Saskatchewan* company* makes a line of concrete sealers.

http://miraclesealants.com/sealers.html
Manufacturers of 511 Porous Plus* a penetrating sealer for concrete and stone that does not change the surface quality. Can be ordered online.

http://www.c-cure.com/products/special/main.htm
C-cure's Penetrating Sealer 978* water based* silicone type water repellent.

http://www.epoxyproducts.com/vee4u.html
Bio Vee* another concrete sealer that reacts with lime* is available here.

http://www.graceconstruction.com
Grace Construction is a supplier of catalysts* silica products* specialty construction chemicals* building materials and container sealants.

http://www.fox-ind.com
Fox Industries has developed several admixtures and has an online catalog (Maryland* USA).

http://www.grtinc.com/products/melchem.cfm
General Resource Technology makes Melchem* a water-soluble* melamine-based* water-reducing admixture (a superplasticizer).

http://www.sculpt.com/catalog_98/mol...hon/in+out.htm
http://www.cresset.com/ra.htm
For mould release agents.

http://www.polytek.com
Supplier of mold-making equipment* rubber* resin and supplies* in Easton* PA. Online store.

http://www.cementics.com/
Milestone* a hybridized Portland cement* is a specially formulated acrylic admixture for art and sculptural use.

http://www.artstuf.com/
Douglas and Sturgess Art Supplies* San Francisco* CA. Mold release agents* metal powders* glass spheres for lightweight concrete.

http://www.cpd.ca
CPD* Construction Product Distribution Services in Concord* Ontario* supplies concrete-related products.

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Other Concrete Issues

http://www.umanitoba.ca/cast_building/
Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology at the University of Manitoba has been doing interesting research into flexible fabric formworks.

http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/cbd/cbd215_e.html
Waste and By-Products as Concrete Aggregates: 1981 paper from National Research Council* Canada.

http://www.sbtc.ca/
Ecosmart Concrete Project* a web site about more environmentally friendly concrete.

http://www.romanconcrete.com/
Romanconcrete.com: concrete from 1*800 years ago.

http://www.civil.columbia.edu/meyer/glascrete.html
Good summary of concrete research at Columbia University using scrap glass.

http://www.geocities.com/flyingconcrete/Other/links.htm
Useful links to concrete sites including sculpture.




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Specialized Concrete

http://users.chariot.net.au/~donlin/interest.htm
Don Potter's research into vermiculite-cement mixes to make casting blocks that can be easily carved.

http://www.litracon.hu/
About LiTraCon* light transmitting concrete developed by Aron Losonczi a Hungarian inventor. Using 5% fibre optic glass imbedded in fine concrete* the material can transmit light and shadow.

http://ferrocement.net/mailman/listi...errocement.net
Ferrocement mailing list.

http://www.ductal-lafarge.com/
About Ductal®* an "ultra-high performance material that possesses a unique combination of superior properties including strength* ductility* durability and enhanced aesthetics" developed by LaFarge.

http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/cbd/cbd103_e.html
Canadian Building Digest* article on admixtures in concrete.

http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/cbd/cbd241_e.html
Canadian Building Digest* why polymer modified concretes are recommended.

http://www.decorative-concrete.net/
Decorative-concrete.net has links to the decorative and stamped concrete industry.

http://www.decorativeconcreteforums.com
has forums about stamped concrete and acid staining.

http://www.decosup.com
Manufacturer's site specializing in decorative concrete products.

http://www.elvesofester.com/mosaics.html
Cole Sonafrank's stained mosaic mortar. Discusses components of a mix* also links to standard mix page and a list of suppliers.

http://www.siliconfolly.com/
Good overview of process and materials for stained glass stones.

http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/homehort/hypertufa.htm
http://www.efildoog-nz.com/hypertufa.htm
Good hyper tufa introductions with instructions.

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructu...grp/silica.htm
Silica Fume information from US Department of Transportation

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http://matse1.mse.uiuc.edu/~tw/concrete/prin.html
University of Illinois page has solid scientific principles about concrete.

http://www.cement.org/tech/cct_port_cem_prod_tech.asp
Good overview from the Portland Cement Association.

http://matse1.mse.uiuc.edu/~tw/concrete/concrete.html
Concrete information: teaching materials* history timeline* scientific principles. University of Illinois* Materials Science and Engineering.

http://www.concretenetwork.com/
Concrete Network is a overall site for house construction issues* pavers*countertops.



Art* Artists* Design* Architecture

http://www.entwisjj.com
Jeremy Entwistle* West Virginia artist and sculptor* combining metal* concrete* wood.

http://cowboy-zen.com/
Grayson Malone* Kensington* California* artist working in metal infused concretes. Large gallery of images.

http://www.concrete-art.com/
Charles Sthreshley*Virginia artist* makes concrete sculpture and furniture. Extensive how-to sections on using steel armatures.

http://www.faducci.com
Cement* steel and mosaic sculpture* bright colours* North San Juan* CA.

http://www.tjneil.com/
T. J. Neil* both Sr. and Jr.* are Floridians who create huge outdoor concrete creatures using armatures and mesh.

http://www.quicksandstudio.com
Martin Webb* coloured concrete wallpieces* San Fransisco area.

http://www.midcoast.com/~bo
Bo Atkinson* works in concrete* pools* fountains* concepts.

http://www.perranch.com/
Contemporary geometric concrete from Sweden.

http://www.el-pasillo.com.ar/
Graciela petroni is an architect from Buenos Aires* Argentina* working in concrete and iron furniture.


http://www.theconcretist.com
"An association of independent artists* craftsmen and others who specialize in producing sensory concrete art and architecture." International.

http://www.goredesignco.com
Gore Design in Arizona. Check the portfolio section for furniture and countertops.

http://www.littleandlewis.com/
Concrete sculpture and paintings for the home and garden. Bainbridge Island* Washington.

http://www.sculptor1.com/
John Wilkinson* figurative sculptor in concrete and gypsum* Stonington* Maine.

http://www.gosculpture.com/
Jeff Yielding* abstract cement and wood sculpture.

http://www.chengdesign.com/
Custom homes* concrete countertops and NeoMix concrete pre-mix and supplies. Author of the book Concrete Countertops.

http://www.cement-creativity.org.uk/gallery.html
British Cement Association Awards for students to celebrate design and innovation using concrete.

http://www.concretedecisions.com
Preston Manser* industrial designer* makes architectural elements and objects for landsacaping in concrete* Hilton Head Island* South Carolina.

http://www.oceanstonestudio.com/
Bara Fallows and Richard MacKenzie make concrete garden art* Galiano Island* BC.

http://www.lagniappemosaic.com/
Andree LeBlanc is Florida-based craftsperson making mosaic work.

http://www.ancientartifactstile.com
http://www.ilenedunn.com
Ilene Dunn creates work in concrete and mortar* including tiles.

http://www.theshedstudios.com/
Rachel Reynolds in London* England* shows contemporary garden furniture in concrete.

http://www.compactconcrete.com/index_en.html
Francesco Passaniti* Paris* designs furniture* objects and sculptures* many in concrete.

http://www.concrete-clay.de
Two artists from Berlin have this web site called concrete+clay. In German.

http://www.taconic.net/kanwit/method.htm
Roy Kanwit. Spencertown* New York* sculptor shows the process of making a 20-foot high head in concrete and steel mesh.

http://users.lmi.net/~drewid/Techniques2.htm
Andrew Werby shares sculpture techniques including concrete.

http://www.buddyrhodes.com/
Buddy Rhodes Studio* San Francisco. Minimal concrete furniture* floor tiles* etc.

http://garden-art.com/
Garden Art Gallery* Chapel Hill* NC* has clay* marble and some concrete.

http://www.suedorman.com
Sue Dorman at Loyola Marymount University has worked a lot with concrete in jewelry.

http://www.arcosanti.org/
Arcosanti* an experimental town in the high desert of Arizona* is built with concrete. They offer workshops where you can help build the community.

http://www.stonewear.com/
Stonewear makes GFRC (glass fibre reinforced concrete) fountains and columns.

http://www.betonskulpturen.ch
Jacqueline Scholten and Hannelore Holz in Switzerland make life-size concrete figures painted with acrylics.

http://www.voile-de-beton.com/
Thierry Bogaert* architect designer in Paris* France* creates Voile de Beton (the scent of concrete) in these concrete perfume bottles.

http://www.sandbackfab.com
Sandback Fabrication in New Hampshire makes simple geometric tables with coloured concrete.

http://www.tjneil.com
T. J. Neil and his son make large sculpture: dragons* elephants* Elvises* using rebar* lath and concrete. In Florida.

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Concrete Safety

http://www.msds.com/
MSDS Solutions. Search by name or manufacturer. See also:
http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/MSDS/index.htm

http://www.netic.com.ar/sculp/schaz.htm
Traditional Sculpture Hazards* a text site by Michael McCann* Ph.D.* C.I.H.* and Angela Babin* M.S.* contains a small section on Portland cement. Lots of information on other sculpture materials.

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