HOW TO: Free-Hand Decorative Flower

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HOW TO: Free-Hand Decorative Flower | Concrete Patio

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In this video I just wanted to show in real time each step that I take to free-hand a decorative flower pattern into this new concrete patio.
I used a 6 sack Meramec mix (1\2 - 5\8 aggregate) poured at a 5-6 in. slump.
Then jitterbugged to knock the rocks down a little before floating.
Thanks for watching!

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@margodphd 3 ай бұрын

There's nothing more respectable than a man that can strike a balance between striving for perfection in his job and effectiveness, all the while avoiding becoming obsessive and dogmatic about methods.

@lundyman321 9 ай бұрын

This man a damn geometry teacher for me rn, some steady hands, good video very good work

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@pitbull4029 6 ай бұрын

If I didn't watch this video, I'd never believe you did this freehand nice work.

@ridgetopdave2638 27 күн бұрын

Genuinely impressive jointing skills and timing on the stamping. Hope that customer appreciates the extra effort and creativity

@dankeeton9599 8 ай бұрын

That should be your slogan. That's money dude!. Boomm after ever job. Say it. Put it on merch.

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Thats what the stale cracker dude says 🤘

@dankeeton9599 8 ай бұрын

I watch victory all the time. But glad I found this channel too.some local bros. Keep up the good work.

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤘

@youtubeconnollyfamily 7 ай бұрын

Another reason why I love the concrete industry getting popular on social media. So many of you guys are becoming friends throughout the country from social media. Sharing ideas. Just like you said, you got this idea from some guy in California you became friends with. Very cool.

@logancarter2134 8 ай бұрын

There are Master Craftsman in every Trade. I think you are certainly one in yours!

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I appreciate that

@chrisiverson257 8 ай бұрын

Finally found a crew that can give Victory a run for their money. Also not to bad of Concrete work. Helps having a crew that knows what Boss wants before asking and being proactive. New Sub!

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, brotha! 😁🤘

@chrisbull2501 8 ай бұрын

Victory can’t do stuff like this

@chrisiverson257 8 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcrete for sure man you really should have more subs than what you got. Be awesome if you and Victory did a collab on a project.

@chrisiverson257 8 ай бұрын

@@chrisbull2501 they both got there pros but this crew definently the A Team while Ryan's crews the B Team. Victories guys always sitting around even though they know what needs to be done.

@damo2664 7 ай бұрын

Life isn’t a competition. They are both great businesses. There is always someone better or worse than everyone we shouldn’t live like that. Try your best that’s all you can do. This channel is half the age of victory’s it won’t have any problems growing as big as there’s if they post regularly.

@deancarroll3296 6 ай бұрын

Mad work. Made it look easy as. Great work boys.

@whipwhiphco9430 9 ай бұрын

What a art! People who don’t touch concrete have no idea how much of a challenge this is. This is grade A. You, Victory and concrete with the hauses set the bar high

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@GRUBB-MUDD 9 ай бұрын

Gota give credit where credit is due. Salute man that is some artistic skills right there. Good video too

@GRUBB-MUDD 9 ай бұрын

I prefer these type of videos but im a concrete guy.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks brother 🙏

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

It's a lot less to edit doing it this way too

@GRUBB-MUDD 9 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcrete i like switching things up. Anyway u do it. I have alot of respect for u man!

@GRUBB-MUDD 9 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcrete what i mean is i love how u keep it real on yur channel 100% how far r u from indy?

@shaunnit 9 ай бұрын

I guarantee you there's no accelerator in that concrete beautiful work but not many people wanna pay for it. Everybody's got a budget nice work!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Actually, it has 1½% nca. We're starting to sell more and more of them. Thanks!

@concreter6832 9 ай бұрын

I think the best in the west could learn a lot from this bloke he is a pro ( this bloke not a one trick pony)

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks brotha 🤘

@rickramirez2220 9 ай бұрын

Pretty slick! Trick, Rick! 🫵🏼🤘🏽

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

🤘

@joemonroe3811 9 ай бұрын

❤ pretty damn awesome for just playing in the mud

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@matt800m6 9 ай бұрын

Rick's got skills son, that's why the boss is the boss. Looks perfect!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

🤘

@dylantaylor4089 8 ай бұрын

F@3king phenomenal. You sure do have a gift!

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤘

@aaronmatthewsalinas1408 7 ай бұрын

Thomas Da Vincí nice 👍 work 😊

@josephsmith7849 9 ай бұрын

I’m a Truck Driver/ Road Repairman n work for the state I live in. I do Sewer n Pipe projects n Concrete Curb n Gutters. I’ve Always Loved the Construction field n Trades. My concrete experience is a fraction of urs Rick n crew. I like watching True Craftsman at his Craft working. I do learn a lot from watching Guys like You Rick n Ryan from Victory. Great Job 🔥🤘🇺🇸👌

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🤘

@richard-cf8ce 9 ай бұрын

40 years of concrete my brother's pretty good at free hand used to be pretty much in the rear view mirror now

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

🤘

@ryang4536 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic work man love the detail 💪🏼 I want to try it now😂 keep up the good work from Arizona

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@derekbutts1782 9 ай бұрын

Ive been a concrete finisher for 15 years Needless to say its hard to watch a lot of youtube concrete lol Your killing it boss, truly a pro . Stay safe out there

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, brother. I appreciate that 🤘

@mattj5537 9 ай бұрын

Looks like you got the mini bikes!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Yes sir 🤘

@chris-h6980 7 ай бұрын

New to your channel. I watch victory and the haus's. Just wanted to say that was freaking awesome.🎉

@RickThomasConcrete 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! 😁 🤘

@chris-h6980 7 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcrete And I can see the arch from my house so I'm actually pretty close to you guys on the Illinois side

@RickThomasConcrete 7 ай бұрын

@@chris-h6980 not far at all. I'm just on the other side of the JB bridge 🤘

@antzanton4842 9 ай бұрын

Awesome work man so cool

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mikejohnson379 9 ай бұрын

Great job men

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@steventufaro3148 9 ай бұрын

Good job Rick. That was very enjoyable to watch.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@digging_in_the_parks2238 9 ай бұрын

Rick, that looks absolutely freakin awesome. One day when I build my house I want you to make me one.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 you got it🤘

@tonyvalerio3778 9 ай бұрын

Great job Rick on the flower leafs never seen it done that way iam a retired concrete contractor retired in 2015 I still do a few jobs . Tony from Las Cruces NM 🇺🇲✌️👍

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤘

@georgecampbell2662 9 ай бұрын

Hello good morning too you and the boys doing amazing work like always keep it up wizards have a great day take care cheers

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you have a great day as well

@edmatt3404 9 ай бұрын

now that's cool.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Marshall_Weber 9 ай бұрын

Awesome Video and Much Love as Always!!!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mitchbeard8920 9 ай бұрын

Off the handle mate great work as always

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Vito_993 9 ай бұрын

A compass would be great idea

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

I would like to try that once

@concreter6832 9 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcreteeasier to use a compass stencil ,compass would be hard.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

@concreter6832 My buddy Eric Cannon cuts em and makes em look 👌 but I agree much easier to use a stamp. But anyone do that 😎

@joer4595 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful job ! Love the detail work !

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@mwsheds 9 ай бұрын

Really liking these tutorial videos! Thanks Rick, looks awesome!!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback 😊

@thomascahill9155 3 ай бұрын

Super work

@damo2664 7 ай бұрын

This is so awesome to see. Your literally an artist. Have you considered using the roller slate pattern for this? I think it would be better as you can hit it fully when it’s wet and hold the weight of it on the lines. Keep up the great work, God bless from Australia

@RickThomasConcrete 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's actually a really good idea 👍I have a roller, I'll definitely be using it on the next one. 😁🤘

@damo2664 7 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcrete 👍🇦🇺🙏🏻

@Nate_E 9 ай бұрын

That looks beautiful! It's nice to see guys take some risk. It definitely paid off. I liked watching the process on this one.

@Nate_E 9 ай бұрын

brand new subscriber by the way.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@jacobs-uo6si 9 ай бұрын

That is incredible free hand work. Great work!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@kubota33 9 ай бұрын

Very nice work Awesome video

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@tnolan3176 9 ай бұрын

Thats an awesome job !!! Wouldnt want to try that on a hot day though !! But your right timing is everything ! Surprised no one has come up with a stamp to do that pattern !

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤘

@sku32956 9 ай бұрын

Your work looks top notch

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze 9 ай бұрын

That is freaking awesome Rick I love your work. You have amazing skills on the concrete. I know a lot of people compare you to victory but there are a lot of good concrete guys out there. A lot of them don’t do KZfaq but you sure do very unique things others on KZfaq are not doing Concrete with Hauses also do some awesome work as well on KZfaq..so it’s good see everyone’s craft..

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it 🙏

@chrisfeleciano-ws1ze 9 ай бұрын

@@RickThomasConcrete anytime man that’s 💯💯💯I loved that pattern No One has done that on KZfaq so good work you also sound like a very humble man shit if I was in your area I would ask for a job…

@davidewart6229 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyable video. Prefer concrete videos that don’t use so much timelapse. Beautiful work.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@luisescamilla1192 9 ай бұрын

First one here sup to the guys job came out great looks good boys

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤘

@boborzech3367 9 ай бұрын

Next time you guys do this use all pea gravel..wont have a bunch of big rocks popping in the joints... Looks freaking Awesome!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

I've used pea gravel in the past and don't like it

@ajaygurung4777 9 ай бұрын

Wow😳👌👍😍👏🍻🍻

@ussarng4649 9 ай бұрын

😀😃 🎉🎉WOW🎉🎉 For some reason KZfaq would only let my reply not make an original comment

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

✌

@bighands675 9 ай бұрын

41 for me is meh lol hope the birthday was good for you! Surprised they don't have a stamp for those instead of freehand. Still looks great!!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! They do make stamps. But anyone can do that 😎

@Concreteguy 8 ай бұрын

I think what would put it over the top if you put the veins on the mats in line with your flower petals instead of crossing over the lines it would add a whole different depth to your flower petals it was absolutely gorgeous the only thing that stuck out to me was when the vain crossed the top of the flower pedal but that’s 110% buds

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

I do that sometimes. This flower is getting stained.

@tomthelandscaper 9 ай бұрын

Are those Honda CT70’s? I had one when I was a kid. Awesome work on the inlay.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Yes, sir! Just got em a few weeks ago. Thank you!

@JemRhopes 7 ай бұрын

Rick, how about pattern a battery operated jointer( like the vacuums) to do designs like you did…

@RickThomasConcrete 7 ай бұрын

I actually did another video in the shop, and I cut one of these out with a grinder. Check it out

@blam284 9 ай бұрын

You may want to think about using a textured roller on these so you don’t have to get out on it, just a thought. Nice work as always though.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

I have one of those in the trailer, too. That's a really good idea, thank you!

@lolMyke 9 ай бұрын

You should try a compass!

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

I'm getting ready to pour a few sample pads and experiment a little 🤘

@jaredmiller7027 9 ай бұрын

this is awesome i wanna do do one and see how well i can do it haha. now to find a customer to be my ginea pig haha. hey i also keep seeing you guys useing plywood for knee boards, whats your reason over the normal plastic/foam ones?

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

We make the ply wood knee boards a little bigger, 2' x 2' they don't sink as bad

@BrothersConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Hey buddy what hand jointer do you use? It really matches the walking jointer.

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Kraft cf319

@BrothersConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thefirstkingridge 8 ай бұрын

Do those grooves in the center of the pedals cause crack outwards?

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

No. At least they shouldn't... the slab is 5½ inches thick with a decent grid of ⅜ rebar, and it's not even 10x10

@philipadcock3508 5 ай бұрын

What happened with that nice lightning crack that was in the pedal?

@212kody212 9 ай бұрын

When its warmer out, do you use any retarder to give you some extra time?

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

Not usually.

@BenBNC 9 ай бұрын

What are those knee boards you’re using

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

We make them out of Simon forms

@kevingreene4590 4 ай бұрын

Who cut the angles on the patio?

@RickThomasConcrete 4 ай бұрын

@tomtroy3792 8 ай бұрын

Who are the l o o k i e lures lurking in the background?

@RickThomasConcrete 8 ай бұрын

Homeowners

@asseatercertified8219 9 ай бұрын

VICTORY OUTDOOR SERVICES where your at😳

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

🤘

@whipwhiphco9430 9 ай бұрын

Taking notes

@derekbutts1782 9 ай бұрын

Learning

@nateslife27 9 ай бұрын

Dude I'm here from victory. I thought ryan was top notch till I seen this channel

@RickThomasConcrete 9 ай бұрын

@@nateslife27 🤘