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Creating a rock planting 149

Prepare the rock

1 Decide the orientation
of the rock and where the Ensure the copper
trees are going to sit. In wire is surrounded
this case a ready-made by concrete
cavity will accommodate
the trees with ease.

2 Attach anchor wires to
the rock to hold the trees in
position. Cut a long piece of
copper wire, fold it in half
to make a tight U-shape, and
push the wire into a small
crack. Bend the wire tails
into an upright position and
then pile a small amount of
ready-mix concrete powder
around the base, working it
into the gaps.

3 Carefully pour strong
instant glue onto the concrete
powder; this should set hard 1 2
within five seconds. Once
hardened, add more concrete
on top and repeat the process Hold the wires
until the wire is firmly in place until
the glue sets
attached to the rock.

4 Follow the same procedure
to attach at least two more
sets of anchor wires. Use
longer pieces of wire rather
than too short. Put the rock
to one side and allow to cure
for at least ten minutes.

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