HOW TO
HOW TO
"BUILD YOUR OWN LOW VOLTAGE OUTDOOR COLUMN LIGHTS"
Several years ago the local landscape supply co. asked me to build
them a "Columnar Basalt" water feature out of artificial rock.
At the time, I had never seen or even heard of columnar basalt
before.
He gave me a few pictures and a bit of a description: They are a
naturally occurring stone column. Mostly octagonal or six sided. They
are usually in a cliff structure that sometimes shows severe erosion
angling or sloping on their tops. Although sometimes they are in
perfect condition, leaving them symmetrical with clean lines. They
look just like they were somehow man made. Sometimes they break free
from their cliff and fall off in single columns or chunks of several
columns still stuck to one another. Often when they break they create
a concave top like a bowl.
So I took his information, did some research and built this
artificial columnar basalt water feature:
THE PERFECT LANDSCAPE MATERIAL!
Since that time, I have noticed these columns all over the place in
peoples landscapes. And its no wonder, they are ideal in so many ways
for the garden.
1) Their features are excellent for controlling and cascading water
down or creating a still pool to reflect the sky and bathe the birds.
2) They give height to a small area. Excellent for water features on
flat lots.
3) Stone gives a sense of permanence and solidity to a garden.
4) Their shapes can soften the lines between your man made structures
and natural gardens.
5) Columnar basalt make a great conversation piece.
6) Wether displayed standing alone or in a group, columnar basalt
stones are a sculpture in and of themselves.
ALMOST PERFECT
Having said all that, it's hard to imagine a downside to such a great
landscape component. There are only a couple I can think of.
1) Columnar basalt is very dense which translates to "very heavy".
2) It has to be removed from its natural setting, loaded on a truck,
shipped to a sales location, delivered to your yard and maneuvered
into place all the while retaining it's "very heavy"- ness. This all
translates into "very expensive"
"BUILD YOUR OWN LOW VOLTAGE OUTDOOR COLUMN LIGHTS"
PROBLEMS SOLVED!
Not only is it loads of fun to build your own columnar basalt, it
solves all of the problems I can think of associated with it! Man made
columnar basalt indeed has to be the PERFECT landscape material and
after you see how easy it is to finish your first light, you'll be
hooked!
WHAT DO I GET?You get Instant Access To:"Build Your Own Low Voltage
Outdoor Column Lights"Over 100 clear photosOver 35 Minutes of video
tutorials
MATERIALS & TOOLS RESOURCE
A printable checklist of everything you need to build your own low
voltage outdoor column lights as well as a resource of photos,
descriptions, uses, and places to purchase.
BUILDING THE ARMATURE :
INTERIOR TUBE PART
EXTERIOR HEXAGON PART
TOP CAP LID ASSEMBLY
ARMATURE BASE ASSEMBLY
PIPE CLIP ASSEMBLYLAMP SHADE
These well laid out chapters don't just tell you how to build an
armature, They show you every step, measurement, and detail of how to
build a unit cleverly designed not only for the beginner concrete
crafter to easily apply the mud but ready for housing a light, wires,
lamp shade and lid. All readily available parts, all replaceable for a
lifetime of quality enjoyment.
THE MUDMIXING THE MUDAPPLYING THE MUDCURING
When it comes to concrete the recipes are endless and everyone's got
the "best" one, From Hypertufa to GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced
Concrete) to great uncle Charlie's top secret recipe the selection is
overwhelmingly vast. I've tried many and I'll just say this about
mine:
It's probably the easiest of any to mix.
The easiest to acquire. The easiest to work with.
It's inexpensive.
It holds great detail.
It's time tested.
And it colors nicely.
STAINING THE STONE
Integral color, powder pigments, liquid dies, acid stains, concrete
paints, Which one lasts, which ones best, It can seem overwhelming...
I've tried them all and this time tested process is fast, inexpensive
and very simple.
WIRING COMPONENTSINSTALLING THE LIGHTSWIRING THE LIGHTS
Wiring can be intimidating to some people however in this project we
will be working with low voltage components completely detached from
any power supply by an unplugged transformer.
A transformer converts your homes standard 120V (120 volt) power
supply to the much safer and "do it yourself" friendly 12V (12 volt)
low voltage power.
Step by step how to light up and display your lights. Quality
inexpensive replaceable outdoor parts, what & where to purchase and
how to Put it all together.
CUSTOMIZATIONS
Some ideas, tips and inspiration to make your creations even more
unique. The skills you now have opens up unlimited possibilities. From
making adjustments to your lights to suit your own style to the
potential to create your own projects and turn your own ideas into a
reality. The only limitation is the imagination!
PRINTABLE SHOP VERSION
After you've finished wondering your way through the in depth
instructions complete with large clear photos, video tutorials and
useful information, You wont even need to take note because I already
have for you. Just go to the printable shop version andclick print.
The printable version is designed to minimize the use of printer ink
while giving you everything you need out in the shop to reference your
new knowledge from the detailed on-line version. This version gets
right to the point with smaller reference photos you will quickly
remember from their larger previously viewed counterparts. It makes it
simple to get the measurements and details you need while staying
focused on the fun part, - building it.
A one time fee of Only $32.50 Gets You:
Instant & Unlimited Access to our private "How To" website.
No downloads or files to loose or take up space on your computer. All
you need to view the site is a web browser and internet access.
The Website format lets you choose your video quality for optimal
viewing for your computer.
Note: At this time Stone Craft does not guarantee all parts ">
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After Years of creating custom concrete
garden features Stone Craft is pleased to
anounce the launch of a new series of
"How To" eBooks. Redesigning both past
projects as well as new ones into easey to
follow "do-it-yourself" how to projects for the
average home owner.
ooooooo In our "NEW ECONOMY" people are trying to maintain some form
of enjoyment in their lives on a severely cut budget.
I'll show you how to create your own high quality garden lights at a
fraction of what they would cost. This guide is not just a bunch of
fluff thrown together to give you a general idea, nor is it just some
pictures of my work with some basic text about what I did. This is a
well thought out complete and detailed how to manual that anyone will
easily succeed with every time.
I will show you every step of every process clearly explained with
text, quality photos and videos, how to create your own unique quality
low voltage outdoor column lights that will last for generations to
come.
Whether your looking for a new garden feature for yourself, one to
sell in your current business or at the local market, or a one of a
kind gift for someone special who really doesn't have "everything".
This guide will show you how!
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A one time fee of Only $32.50 Gets You:
Instant & Unlimited Access to our private "How To" website.
No downloads or files to loose or take up space on your computer. All
you need to view the site is a web browser and internet access.
The Website format lets you choose your video quality for optimal
viewing for your computer.
Note: At this time Stone Craft does not guarantee all parts ">
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Weather you want pathway lights, patio lights or just some evening
ambiance, you will have your outdoors lighted in no time with your own
quality hand crafted column lights!
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*** They have changeable parts! ***
*** They are about 30" tall! ***
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