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BASIC
PROPORTIONS FOR
THE CUBE EXERCISE
In this document you’ll find the amounts of raw material that you’ll need for the
first exercise’s mix. Remember that the measurements are approximate, with
practice, you’ll learn how to calculate the exact measurements of each material.
It’s important that the mix be homogeneous.
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BASIC PROPORTIONS FOR THE CUBE EXERCISE:

• 1 L portland cement
• 1 L silica sand or sifted river sand
• .25 L Pegaduro sealer
• 1 hand full of polypropylene fiber
• .5 L of water, taking the climate and desired texture into account

BASIC TOOLS FOR MIXING:

• Plastic box or bucket
• Regular spoon or one for masonry
• Clean reusable liter jars
• Funnel for pouring the mix

INSTRUCTIONS:
• With a liter jar, pour the cement and sand and mix it dry using a spoon.
Once the mix is homogeneous, add the Pegaduro sealer, keep mixing
and slowly add the water. At the end add the polypropylene fiber

• Remember that using as little water as possible is best, which is why we

recommend going slowly, until you reach a half a liter. If you need more
to put it in your mold easily, do it as little as possible.