dmc
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Post by dmc on Feb 25, 2014 15:50:06 GMT
Hey DM Scotty, you and I are practically neighbors, so we should have the same stores around us. I can't seem to find construction sand anywhere. What store did you pick it up at? All I can find is really small stones but it doesn't have any varying size. I've checked craft stores and ace hardware and Wally World ..... No luck!
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Post by DMScotty on Feb 25, 2014 16:31:53 GMT
Home depot has it. If you get sand that is not "play" sand it will have the various sizes in it. The actual name is all-purpose-sand. Also, do not use cat litter as it is made of clay and will crumble off your hard made creations.
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Post by pedrodevaca on Feb 25, 2014 17:02:21 GMT
Its usually next to the concrete and mortars at Home Deport
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Post by thedmg on Feb 25, 2014 22:05:01 GMT
Late at night at nearby construction sites... DMG style!
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Post by DMNate on Feb 26, 2014 0:45:19 GMT
There is white sand at dollar tree. It's not as varied in size of grains as construction sand, but still very useful for many flocking needs. I use it to simulate patches of grass.
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Post by earlteagrey on Feb 26, 2014 1:44:01 GMT
Pro tip: construction signs are usually held down with bags of sand. When the construction is finished, there are usually a few taxpayer-funded bags left behind. Keep your eyes peeled and you may see it!
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Post by tauster on Feb 26, 2014 13:42:29 GMT
Either do it DMG style (late at night *g*) or what earlteagrey said. You can also just stop on your way home at a construction site and nicely ask the workers if you could fill a small bag/bucket. I don't think you'll need more than 1 or 2 litre, so they'll probably just let you have it.
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dmc
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Post by dmc on Feb 27, 2014 17:15:54 GMT
Das gut Thanks everyone. NOW GET BACK TO CRAFTING!!!
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Post by runningwolf on Mar 8, 2014 13:53:10 GMT
Home Depot, Lowes. or any hardware store that carries concrete should have the sand. And like DM Scotty do not go for the play sand.
There is also pool filter sand which has bigger sand grains in it, without the pebbles. I got the pool filter sand for the aquariums I had.
I also think the "tube sand", usually see if for putting weight into the beds of pick up trucks in the winter also has a larger grain as well as the aggregate. Don;t quote me on it, I am not 100% sure but I am pretty sure.
EDIT: I am a bit of a history buff and looked up some stuff about how people used to get clay for making pottery. Struck me as an idea for some sand if you want to do it on the super cheap in the spring or summer. Get a coffee can and scoop up some sand from a stream bed (don't do it where it isn't allowed, a wild life preserve you might get in trouble). When you get home boil the sand in an old pot for a little bit. Drain off most of the water. If you have an old towel lay it out on your drive way and let it dry in the sun.
You don't have to boil it but I figure if there are insect eggs, mold spores, or algae the boiling water will kill it. For the time and effort it's just easier to buy a bag of the stuff at the store. But if you're out fishing and are running low on sand it might be an idea.
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