Thin bricks cover flaws in the construction process.
Thin bricks are used primarily for facing a building's outside and covering up mistakes. The molding that is placed over flooring uses the same principles. It is difficult and time consuming to make a building's outside surface look perfect. Instead of wasting time to measure and calculate every step, the construction team focuses on sturdiness and safety. They cover the unsightly exterior with thin bricks. This makes the building cosmetically appealing. The thin brick concept is commonly used in Spain. Americans later used thin bricks to apply a face to monuments and other buildings. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Brick Mold
1. Cut two 1-by-1 planks to 6-inches long using a table saw. These will be the sides of the brick mold.
2. Cut two 1-by-1 planks to 2-inches long using a table saw. These will be the ends of the brick mold.
3. Place the 1-by-1-by-6 planks parallel to each other, vertically. Place the 1-by-1-by-2 planks parallel, horizontally. There should be a total of four planks.
4. Arrange the planks in a rectangular shape.
5. Nail one end of the 1-by-1-by-6 plank to one end of the 1-by-1-by-2 plank with a hammer and wood nails.
6. Repeat Step 5 until all the sides are nailed together.
Brick
7. Knead red brick clay using your hands. Roll the top of the clay to the bottom. Repeat the process until there are no air bubbles.
8. Cover the outside of the clay with sand. The sand prevents the clay from sticking to the mold.
9. Push the clay into the brick mold with the palm of your hand into the ground. Make sure the clay fills all corners and edges.
10. Level one side of the clay using a putty spreader. Press the flat side of the putty spreader directly on the frame of the brick mold. Remove all excess clay until the side is flat.
11. Flip over the brick mold. Repeat Step 4.
12. Let the brick dry in the sunlight for one day. Flip the brick over. Let the other side of the brick dry in the sunlight for one day. The thin brick is ready to use.
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