Need to mix less than 50lb. bag of Mortar [Archive ...
Slowly add powder until it makes a small pile in the water. Stir it up. If it''s too watery (like soup) add powder, if it''s to stiff (like peanut butter) add water. You want it just stiff enough to hold a ridge with a notched trowel. Make sure you let it slake (after mixing, leave alone) for about 10 .