How to dry lay a stone patio?

[bcliver]

Hello,
I plan to build a stone patio using stone about 1 1/2 inches thick. In addition to edging and slope, the stone center recommended that I pack four inches of gravel as a base, followed by 2 inches of stone dust. Then place the stone and fill gaps with stone dust.

Does this sound reasonable? Is stone dust better than sand? Should I use landscape cloth between the gravel and the stone dust?

Thanks,

[pgtek]

hi
I would pack four inches of gravel as a base, then the landsape barrier and followed by 2 inches of stone dust, level it off. Then place the stone and fill gaps with sand.
cheers

pg