DARJIT is an architectural sculpting compound produced by ALCHYMIA LTD which is also a finish plaster good for both interior and exterior uses. It is unique in that it can be applied as a finish plaster in a variety of thicknesses to get a Mediterranean adobe style soft organic look, rounding out corners, creating niches, arches, pillars, or whatever is in your imagination.

DARJIT! is so easy and pleasant to use. It is easy for untrained people to add a personal touch to their home or garden. A simple and dramatic improvement is to wrap metal lath around 4x4 posts and then plaster the mesh with DARJIT! creating solid grand looking pillars. This can be done with gate-ways into gardens creating the same look with arched gateways over wood frames. For landscaping, the possibilities are endless.

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).


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.


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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