<p>What about Feather Rock? That is lightweight and easy to alter. Or check out some of the hidden outdoor speaker ideas and simply convert them for your project. </p>

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2017-07-19T14:58:03.327Z
I think Feather Rock is a brand yes? Pumice would be the generic term for what you are suggesting.
Matt
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2017-07-19T15:45:22.103Z
Not sure if it is a brand or not. Just know that is what I have heard it called everywhere. Sorry!
DCook
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DCook
<p>Marble and sandstone are two soft natural stone (like) materials.  Both can be easily drilled and filed to create a hidden compartment or pocket.  The pocket can then be closed and even made water resistant by molding a hatch cover from any number of materials available at lowes or home depot. </p>

<p>A natural stone will not cause scrutiny from a discerning eye.</p>

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<p>I'm an electronics hobbyist. I'd like to put a Wi-Fi module in my garden. It would be awesome if it would be possible to put that electronics into a stone or something similar. It doesn't need to be able to open.</p>

<p><strong>Things I considered:</strong></p>

<p><strong>1.</strong> There's a rock for hiding keys available on the market:
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/T9IQl.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/T9IQl.jpg" alt="http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jrsAAOSwPh5ZIqe7/s-l1600.jpg"></a></p>

<p>The seller says that it's made of synthetic resin. But I'm not sure how to make that in home conditions? This specific product is too small. I'd require something a little bit bigger.</p>

<p><strong>2.</strong></p>

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  <p>You might just take a watertight hobby box and an adhesive, perhaps like the foam used by pond hobbyists, and 'glue' rocks over the box. – user2448131</p>
</blockquote>

<p>IMHO that wouldn't be ideal enough? I mean you could easily see that it's just a bunch of stones that are glued, right? I think I'm looking for something more plain/consistent.</p>

<p>The idea is good in general but this time I'm looking for something that would cover it from every angle. Such a whim.</p>

<p>So, how to make such a thing like the box for hiding a key or something similar easily at home/garage workshop conditions?</p>

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2017-07-15T14:35:48.387Z
Mold making kits are available in most art supply stores. Look up smooth on products https://www.smooth-on.com/.
John Vukelic
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2017-07-16T02:41:39.870Z
I am not tech savvy.  Can you do a thin layer of concrete & have it operate?  You can carve styrofoam to shape, and then cover it with concrete and then paint it & have it look very realistic.  I'd personally think you would need to make your rock with a compartment & place the electronics into something waterproof that sits under the rock.  But the rock making portion isn't hard.  It can easily be done by a novice with patience.
threetimes
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Resin plus stone dust can make fake rocks, but stone dust isn't easy to obtain in quantity.  Hollowing out a (fairly soft) rock with power tools might be a better option.  Another source of bits is garden lighting made to look like rocks.
Chris H
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How to make a stone (or something similar) and put there electronics?
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# How to make a stone (or something similar) and put there electronics?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-07-15)

I'm an electronics hobbyist. I'd like to put a Wi-Fi module in my garden. It would be awesome if it would be possible to put that electronics into a stone or something similar. It doesn't need to be able to open.

**Things I considered:**

**1.** There's a rock for hiding keys available on the market:
[![http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jrsAAOSwPh5ZIqe7/s-l1600.jpg](https://i.sstatic.net/T9IQl.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/T9IQl.jpg)

The seller says that it's made of synthetic resin. But I'm not sure how to make that in home conditions? This specific product is too small. I'd require something a little bit bigger.

**2.**

> You might just take a watertight hobby box and an adhesive, perhaps like the foam used by pond hobbyists, and 'glue' rocks over the box. – user2448131

IMHO that wouldn't be ideal enough? I mean you could easily see that it's just a bunch of stones that are glued, right? I think I'm looking for something more plain/consistent.

The idea is good in general but this time I'm looking for something that would cover it from every angle. Such a whim.

So, how to make such a thing like the box for hiding a key or something similar easily at home/garage workshop conditions?

**Tags:** material-selection, stones

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Mold making kits are available in most art supply stores. Look up smooth on products https://www.smooth-on.com/.  
> **username_2**: I am not tech savvy.  Can you do a thin layer of concrete & have it operate?  You can carve styrofoam to shape, and then cover it with concrete and then paint it & have it look very realistic.  I'd personally think you would need to make your rock with a compartment & place the electronics into something waterproof that sits under the rock.  But the rock making portion isn't hard.  It can easily be done by a novice with patience.  
> **username_3**: Resin plus stone dust can make fake rocks, but stone dust isn't easy to obtain in quantity.  Hollowing out a (fairly soft) rock with power tools might be a better option.  Another source of bits is garden lighting made to look like rocks.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_4 on 2017-07-18. Score: 2

What about Feather Rock? That is lightweight and easy to alter. Or check out some of the hidden outdoor speaker ideas and simply convert them for your project.

> **Comments:**
> **username_5**: I think Feather Rock is a brand yes? Pumice would be the generic term for what you are suggesting.  
> **username_4**: Not sure if it is a brand or not. Just know that is what I have heard it called everywhere. Sorry!  

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### Answer by username_6 on 2017-07-19. Score: 0

Marble and sandstone are two soft natural stone (like) materials. Both can be easily drilled and filed to create a hidden compartment or pocket. The pocket can then be closed and even made water resistant by molding a hatch cover from any number of materials available at lowes or home depot.

A natural stone will not cause scrutiny from a discerning eye.


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