Don't know where you got the "standard" recipe cause there isn't one. I use some sand in every recipe. Yep, it's added for strength. Use the pieces you've made and make the rest with some sand added to your recipe. You can compare how they hold up. Billie

You're right Billie - I guess I could have said it differently, but my usual recipe is 1-1/2 peat, 1-1/2 perlite to 1 portland cement. Sometimes I add a little sand also, but it seems to make the pieces a little heavier so I don't always add sand. Oh well, I'll just experiment. If it doesn't work, I'll make more. I'm having too much fun to stop now!

That's pretty much what this forum is all about, experimenting and having fun. Post a picture if you can. Billie

Hi dizadncr,
How's your totem coming along?
Deb

Well, I've gotten side-tracked and haven't done a totem yet. I did do a small lattern, which turned out pretty funny but looks fine in my flowerbed. I think I may try a totem this weekend. I don't have any rebar yet though, so we'll see.