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Mixed
with regular grey cement it will dry to an oysterwhite. For a bone white colour
use ivory cement (almost half the cost of white cement). For a range of colours,
mix in oxides or water based paints (all colours will lighten when dry). For a
marbled affect mix the cement in thoroughly and then fold in the oxides. Keep
experimenting until you get the desired effect. Tiles, mosaics, all sorts of decorative
items can be set in DARJIT! as you're working it.
DARJIT!
does not need to be painted, but can be. It can be clear coated for wet or high
use areas, or waxed for a natural non toxic sealer.
DARJIT! can be used as a free form sculpting medium, or plastered on
a mesh base. It can becast into moulds to make planters, bird baths,columns, urns,
architraves, etc, etc.
As
committed recyclers ALCHYMIA LTD are very excited about this product. It
is 95% recycled, non-toxic and natural. A blend of china clay and rock powder,
(a by-product of mining) and cellulose fibre, (from recycled paper products).
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APPLICATION
For plastering dry porous surfaces like concrete, earth buildings, ferro cement
etc, apply a concrete or PVA sealer, or wet the surface well with water before
plastering. For exterior sculpture, experiment with wetness/dryness of mix.
Dryer for free form sculpture, wetter for casting in moulds or plastering on a
mesh base.
DARJIT! is available for sale. It's wholesale rate is $10.00 NZ per bag. It comes in bags
with a net content of approx 10 liters. The mix is a stiff plaster consistency
bnut needs water, cement, and oxides added (see recipes)
To
Order: We freight the bags of Darjit on a pallet, the minimum order
is 20 bags, maximum on one pallet is 40 bags. The cost works out cheaper in larger
quantities. The freight will be added to the cost per bag, depending on your location.
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RECIPES
Darjit can be applied directly out of the bag for a 100% recycled
environmentally friendly material. As an interior plaster, it is prone
to shrinking and dusting, and needs to be applied in layers 5mm or less
thick. We recommend the addition of cement and/or acrylic adhesive, to
control shrinking and dusting. You will need to add some water to the
Darjit, as the Darjit in bags is quite dry.
Interior Plaster:
*9 parts darjit, 1 part cement, acrylic paint, and /or oxides can be
used for colour.
Building light weight outdoor garden sculptures:
*3 parts darjit, 1 part cement, 10% acrylic adhesive or acrylic paint.
For a harder mix with a grainy finish texture that cures faster:
*3 parts darjit, 2 parts sand, 2 parts cement.
Paving or flooring mix:
*2 parts darjit, 2 parts fine plasterers sand, 2 parts cement, 10%
acrylic adhesive,
High strength plaster for exterior use and wet areas:
*2 parts fine plasterers sand, 2 parts cement, ½ part darjit, 1 small
handful Polypropylene fibers per 20 liter bucket,10% acrylic adhesive.
As a conditioner for sand/cement plaster add 10% darjit to your sand
cement mix for a smooth, buttery, malleable mix that holds well to all
types of mesh or wire armature.
*To mix: *
Use a heavy duty low speed drill, between 500 and 850 revs per minute,
with a plasterers paddle, or can be mixed in a concrete mixer
To hand mix smaller amounts, use the ‘tarp method’, by adding all the
ingredients on top of a small tarpaulin, keep folding it back on itself,
and scrunching it with your feet.
*MAKE SURE IT IS WELL MIXED!*
*APPLICATION*
For plastering dry porous surfaces like concrete, earth buildings, ferro
cement etc, apply a concrete or PVA sealer, or wet the surface well with
water before plastering.
For exterior sculpture, experiment with wetness/dryness of mix. Dryer
for free form sculpture, wetter for casting in moulds or plastering on a
mesh base.
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