MakeMake Fibre for Concrete — Reinforcement for Strong, Durable Builds
MakeMake Fibres are a simple and effective way to transform standard ConcreteClay (or other cement- or plaster-based materials) into fibre-reinforced concrete — giving your projects significantly increased tensile strength, crack resistance, and durability.
Why Use Fibres in Your Concrete
Improved structural strength and crack resistance: When added to the first structural layer of ConcreteClay, polypropylen-fibres act as internal reinforcement, helping to prevent shrinkage cracks and increasing the concrete’s tensile strength.
Better suitability for load-bearing or wear-heavy surfaces: Fibre-reinforced concrete is ideal when surfaces will be walked on, climbed over, or otherwise subjected to mechanical stress — such as zoo installations, garden structures, flooring bases, or public-use sculptures.
Customizable reinforcement depending on project size: For a standard 18 kg batch of ConcreteClay, about 15 g of fibre is recommended. For larger or repeated projects, fibres are available in larger bags (200 g, 600 g) to match the required volume.
How to Use Fibres — Typical Workflow
When mixing ConcreteClay for a structural base layer, add the correct fibre dosage (e.g. ~15 g per 18 kg) to create a fibre-reinforced concrete.
Use this first “construction layer” to build the core or fundamental shape of your structure (rockwork, foundations, large forms).
Once the base is stable, apply a second “decorative layer” of plain ConcreteClay — without fibres — if you intend to carve fine details or textures. Fibres in the detailed layer can interfere with clean carving.
Finish with your chosen surface treatment (e.g. concrete paint via pigments + Colour Fix, or sealing) for color, protection, and water- or weather-resistance.
Typical Uses for Fibre Reinforcement
Fibre-reinforced ConcreteClay is especially useful for:
Large-scale structures or installations — rock walls, aquarium/terrarium background constructions, garden sculptures, climbing structures for zoos or exhibits
Load-bearing or high-stress surfaces — floors, walkways, outdoor furniture bases, architectural elements
Projects exposed to weather, frost, moisture, or frequent mechanical use, where plain concrete could crack or deteriorate over time
MakeMake Fibres offer a simple, reliable, and flexible way to add structural strength and long-term durability to ConcreteClay and related building materials — transforming sculptural or decorative concrete into functional, load-bearing, and wear-resistant structures.
