Darjit                  

When Darjit is mixed with regular grey cement it will dry to an oyster white. For a bone white color use white cement. For a range of colors, mix in oxides or water based paints (all colors will lighten when dry). For a marbled affect mix the cement in thoroughly and then fold in the oxides. Keep experimenting until you get the desired effect. Tiles, mosaics, all sorts of decorative items can be set in DARJIT as you're working it.

DARJIT does not need to be painted, but can be. It can be clear coated for wet or high use areas, or waxed for a natural non toxic sealer.

DARJIT can be used as a free form sculpting medium, or plastered on a mesh base. It can be cast into moulds to make planters, bird baths, columns, urns, architraves and so much more.

 As committed recyclers we are very excited about this product. It is 95% recycled, non-toxic and natural. A blend of china clay and rock powder, (a by-product of mining) and cellulose fiber, (from recycled paper products).

RECIPES
Darjit can be applied directly out of the bag for a 100% recycled environmentally friendly material. As an interior plaster, it is prone to shrinking and dusting, and needs to be applied in layers 5mm or less thick. We recommend the addition of cement and/or acrylic adhesive, to control shrinking and dusting. You will need to add some water to the Darjit, as the Darjit in bags will be to dry.

Interior Plaster:
7 parts Darjit, 1 part cement, acrylic paint, and /or oxides can be used for color.

Building light weight outdoor garden sculptures:
3 parts Darjit, 1 part cement, 20% acrylic adhesive or acrylic paint.

For a harder mix with a grainy finish texture that cures faster:
3 parts Darjit, 2 parts sand, 2 parts cement and 1-2 parts acrylic adhesive or acrylic paint .

Paving or flooring mix:
2 parts Darjit, 2 parts fine plasterers sand, 2 parts cement, 20% acrylic adhesive or acrylic paint.

High strength plaster for exterior use and wet areas:
2 parts fine plasterers sand, 2 parts cement, ½ part Darjit, 1 small handful Polypropylene fibers per 20 liter bucket, 20% acrylic adhesive or acrylic paint.
As a conditioner for sand/cement add 10% Darjit to your sand cement mix for a smooth, buttery, malleable mix that holds well to all types of mesh or wire armature.

To mix:
Use a heavy duty low speed drill, between 500 and 850 revs per minute, with a plasterers paddle (as pictured)or it can be mixed in a stucco/concrete mixer.

To hand mix smaller amounts, use the ‘tarp method’, by adding all the ingredients on top of a small tarpaulin, keep folding it back on itself, and scrunching it with your feet.
MAKE SURE IT IS WELL MIXED!

APPLICATION
For plastering dry porous surfaces like concrete, earth buildings, Ferro cement etc, apply a concrete or PVA sealer, or wet the surface well with water before plastering.
For exterior sculpture, experiment with wetness/dryness of mix. Use a dryer mix for free form sculpture, wetter for casting in moulds or plastering on a mesh base.