Comment by nelson lasaosa on September 5, 2013 at 5:52pm

Excellent bark carving Matt !!!

Comment by Matt on September 5, 2013 at 6:09pm

Thank you, but I must admit I cheated a little. I specialize in custom molds and texture mats. The picture is of some thick vertical and a cottonwood texture stamp

Comment by nelson lasaosa on September 5, 2013 at 6:18pm

Either way, it's fair play in my opinion...

Comment by Jeff Tobler on September 6, 2013 at 6:17pm

Great idea for a fire pit.

Comment by Mike Vernelson on October 25, 2013 at 5:12pm

Nice Matt!

Comment by chris hale on May 16, 2014 at 9:48pm

Where did you learn that technic I want to learn that so bad.
Chris@a1fargo.com
If you want to give me any pointers or pictures in progress and tools. Thanks

Comment by Matt on May 22, 2014 at 8:44am

Chris,

The fire pits we have been making for over 15 years using basic burners, lines and accessories found at most home stores.  The decorative concrete is more of learning to mold textures in nature.  Most vertical concrete out there is so easy to use (provided it has a good base to start with) that it really comes down to practice and the creativity of the individual.  Hope this helps a little.

Comment by chris hale on May 23, 2014 at 1:02pm

Thanks matt
I have been trying for 2 years to get bark look and can only get it with a roller that is satisfactory to me. Free hand I just can't make it look real. But thanks I'll keep practicing.

Comment by Bruce Rogers on May 23, 2014 at 4:19pm

Hey Matt, excellent job mate! Does it run on gas, or is it a spirit burner?

You've come a long way since back when.

Bruce

Sydney

Comment by Matt on May 23, 2014 at 4:27pm

Bruce,
It is run off LP Gas.

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