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Post #810096 by MadDogMike on Sun, Jul 30, 2023 9:43 AM

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Thank you hang10tiki and danlovestikis for the birthday wishes!

My sister in law is the librarian at a local elementary school, she has requested a volcano display so here we go!

Volcano 1
Started with a 2x3 foot piece of plywood and built a 3 foot frame on top of it. It will sit in a corner and represent 1/4 of a volcano.

Volcano 2
The 8 inch cardboard tube in the center holds a clear punchbowl that will be the caldera. A red spotlight inside the tube will make it glow.

Volcano 3
The frame was covered in chicken wire

Volcano 4
And the frame covered with burlap dipped in Monster Mud (4 parts wallboard compound and 1 part latex paint)

Volcano 5
Now to start some detailing. This waterfall is made from 2 pieces of glazed ceramic. It will hold it's color for 1000 years and is strong enough to be kid resistant (nothing in kid proof!)