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James Castings
We make unique hand cast
concrete ornaments for gardens and any outdoor areas
Mushrooms
Concrete mushrooms suitable for gardens and any outdoor space for an attractive focal point of interest.
Made with coloured mushroom caps (colour pigment in the concrete mix or coloured masonry paint - using the pastel colour range).
Moss growth on mushroom caps will likely appear when the mushroom caps are made with organic material in the concrete mix.
Mushroom height range can be from 25 centimetres (10 inches) to 80 centimetres (31 inches) with the diameter of the mushroom caps 35 centimetres (14 inches) diameter.
Mushrooms can be made with iron bar bases for stability staking in softer ground or without iron bars for hard surfaces. Where no iron bar is integrated then a slightly wider base is recommended for stability.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Red (pigment colour) cap concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
The concrete mix can be made with a small amount of organic matter to encourage moss growth to establish over time, for an additional aged appeal.
The concrete mix can be made with a small amount of organic matter to encourage moss growth to establish over time, for an additional aged appeal.
Snow capped mushrooms through winter months
Mushrooms withstand the UK temperature variances expected of standard concrete mixes.
The caps of mushrooms attract the falling snow and in the spring/summer months attract birdlife as some enjoy the vantage point.
The caps of mushrooms attract the falling snow and in the spring/summer months attract birdlife as some enjoy the vantage point.
New red (pigment) capped mushroom examples displaying the reinforced steel stability rod to stake into soil.
Mushrooms are cast with a reinforced steel rod cut to appropriate size to make staking into soil easy and trouble free.
Quick guide to installing the mushroom in
the ground:
1. Set the mushroom close to the expected final location.
2. Safely kneel alongside and hold the stem of the mushroom in one hand hold the cap and in the other hand push down and tap the mushroom into the ground.
3. Any ground rocks or bricks will be apparent so either remove the obstacle or simply re-try for a position a few inches away.
Quick guide to installing the mushroom in
the ground:
1. Set the mushroom close to the expected final location.
2. Safely kneel alongside and hold the stem of the mushroom in one hand hold the cap and in the other hand push down and tap the mushroom into the ground.
3. Any ground rocks or bricks will be apparent so either remove the obstacle or simply re-try for a position a few inches away.
Patio or driveway mushrooms are cast with a single reinforcing steel rod that does not protrude at the base.
Solid floor mushrooms are made with a wider base and lower height to ensure stability in the absence of a reinforcing steel bar.
In this example the taller mushroom is best tethered to a wall for security or can be submerged into any hard surface.
The shorter mushroom is stable and does not need any additional stability.
In this example the taller mushroom is best tethered to a wall for security or can be submerged into any hard surface.
The shorter mushroom is stable and does not need any additional stability.
Mushroom collection adding architectural interest to any garden.
Red (pigment colour) cap concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
The concrete mix can be made with a small amount of organic matter to encourage moss growth to establish over time, for an additional aged appeal.
The concrete mix can be made with a small amount of organic matter to encourage moss growth to establish over time, for an additional aged appeal.
Mushroom collection adding architectural interest to any garden.
Red (pigment colour) cap concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
The concrete mix can be made with a small amount of organic matter to encourage moss growth to establish over time, for an additional aged appeal.
The concrete mix can be made with a small amount of organic matter to encourage moss growth to establish over time, for an additional aged appeal.
Concrete mushrooms curing for 2 to 3 weeks before reaching optimum strength before despatching.
Concrete mushrooms showing the stability bar during the curing period of at least a week.
Concrete hardens even more every year by a fraction however after 1 month it is as strong as it will be years down the road.
Ornaments are ready for delivery between 1 and 2 weeks after being first cast.
Concrete hardens even more every year by a fraction however after 1 month it is as strong as it will be years down the road.
Ornaments are ready for delivery between 1 and 2 weeks after being first cast.
Indoor concrete mushrooms are made to a smaller specification.
Indoor concrete mushrooms are made generally smaller in scale with a base protective material of any suitable choice i.e. felt, cork or whatever material is required for its final surface.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and pink cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and pink cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and pink cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Mushroom clump showing structural iron stability and safety bar.
Masonry painted (white stem and pink cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Mushroom clump adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms are made with a single reinforced steel bar that stakes easily into the soil for complete stability.
Single mushroom with a round stability base to be placed on any surface adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms with a base are made with a reinforcing single reinforced steel bar for complete stability. The bar will not extend below the base.
Single mushroom with a round stability base to be placed on any surface adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms with a base are made with a reinforcing single reinforced steel bar for complete stability. The bar will not extend below the base.
Two single mushrooms with a round stability base to be placed on any surface adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms with a base are made with a reinforcing single reinforced steel bar for complete stability. The bar will not extend below the base.
Single mushroom with a round stability base to be placed on any surface adding architectural interest to any garden.
Masonry painted (white stem and brown/grey cap) concrete mushrooms with a base are made with a reinforcing single reinforced steel bar for complete stability. The bar will not extend below the base.
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