I want a stand for a small horizontal sundial, but the ornamental plinths and birdbaths sold locally are expensive and would be rather hard to modify. Getting something carved by a local mason is way beyond my means..
I'm thinking of making something myself by casting it in concrete. Addition of a proportion of peat to concrete supposedly gives an pleasant textured appearance after a few months of weathering, a bit like aged stone. I'm wondering if anybody (Canadian or US location) sells mail-order disposable moulds for this purpose e.g. expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam). I've looked on the Web and have found lots of companies making concrete forms for construction and the building trade, but none for decorative garden ornaments. Any contacts, or other ideas, will be gratefully received, Steve
