I watched this video to justify the price I paid for a new Bonsai pot. I see the skill and the effort that is involved with making them now. Thanks

Im using natural dug clay to make pots for my bonsai collection and this video is gold. Thanks man!

Wow! There are so many aspects to bonsai that are just so interesting, first of all the trees, growing cutting and root pruning then pottery and photography. I love it!

Thanks for sharing, Aaron. I will try to make my first bonsai pot following your video.

Great video. It's a keeper. I will use it to help me build a pot or two. Thanks Aaron.

Such an awesome video, I’ve been wanting to get back into the hobby, I find it so therapeutic

Well done! This is amazingly well made - I have tried making DIY pots out of concrete and they work just fine, but i wish i had this craftmanship level!

Excelent job!! Great video.

Great job, my friend, Very nice bonsai pot. I use to make it too, but using cement and sand.

Good job! Thx for sharing.

Gold! Thanks from Belgium x

Very nice. I am almost inspired. I wouldn't even now where to begin.

Awesome work!

Great videa, beautiful neat work.👍👍👍

Great video great craftsman must have ago my self. Thanks

Very useful tutorial 👍

Thank you for sharing. I'm going to give it a try 🙂

great video !!! thanks for sharing !!!!!

very helpful video!

Older video, but still…wow!

Thank you!

Me encantó la técnica con los moldes, gracias por compartir

Bravoooo, felicitaciones, gracias por compartir

great work!, i wish i could have a good oven jaja i make my pots full of cement

Kerennnn... 😊😊👍👍👍

Thanks!!!!😃

It was like chocolate 😀 by the way yours skills are amazing .

Good nice Greeting one hobby from indonesia

Gracias por compartir

Moro no Brasil e encontrei no seu canal o que eu preciso, achei lindo seu trabalho.Estarei acompanhando sempre.

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

Simone Morais Obrigado!

nice Work

Great!

Good job

Thank you for sharing this video. I did`nt understand what is that thing which you use to glue sides to base, and other elements together?

Awesome video, Thanks for sharing! What kind of clay do you use?

hola amigo,vaya maceta mas guapa,quisiera intentar hacer yo una,que pintura me recomendarias al final? muchas gracias y saludos

sometime ,bonsaï roots can be stock with wire ,4 hole for this can be well done

Excellent and well done ? can I know how to prepare the clay dough?

awesome

Love your video, does the clay need oven or just the fan is enough to make it strong?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

This is a stoneware clay that needs to be fired to cone 6, around 2300 degrees F. Concrete is the only material I know of that would be strong enough without being fired in a kiln. There are some youtube videos about making pots with concrete if you want to learn about that too, but I prefer ceramic. Thanks for watching!

mantap....👍👍👍

Awesome vid and awesome looking pot. I'm keen to try this but I think some more research is needed. Any info on the drying/firing process? Is it Kiln treated or air dried?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

This is ceramic clay (stoneware). The clay needs to air dry for several days and then be fired in a kiln. In this case, it was bisque fired to cone 06 (~1850F) then glazed and refired to cone 6 (~2350F).

@RangaPirate

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. Now I KNOW some research is in order..... and I'll need to find someone with a kiln. Appreciated.

Hi there it’s wonderful. Thank you. By the way what is that paste.

@vktesla

4 жыл бұрын

Clay and water, called slip.

WOW!!

genial. saludos desde argentina. las partes sobrantes pueden ser reutilizadas verdad?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Feel free to check out these videos on how to do this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpiqpNtxqamvqrw.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKFssbSgipm6eqg.html

Thanks for the video. Is it safe to put it in front of the fan? Because the surface will dry fast and there might be cracks later. Would you share the sketch drawing of the pot?

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

I use the fan to accelerate drying from moist/plastic clay to leather hard so I can construct in a shorter period of time. After construction, I let the whole thing dry more slowly to prevent the problems you are referencing.

What are proper dimensions of bonsai pots. Is there a book on dimensions and how to make. Thank You…. 😊😊😊

Could U make a template

@shortsthatdontsuck2174

2 жыл бұрын

He has a video of him making the template

😍

Thanks aaron, great video, cant wait to start my own. How much clay (weight) do you think this pot was, as I need to make an order for X amount of kilo's. Thanks!

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

Good question! I am not 100%, but I think I rolled these slabs from less than 3 kilos (~6 lbs.). Hope that helps.

@JohnnyGreenroom

6 жыл бұрын

That's perfect thanks Aaron, can you video how to make one of them tables you use for rolling, or just tell me if stretching some cloth over a board will do the trick?

@JohnnyGreenroom

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Stratten What was your very first pot like? Made mine today and it was truely awful! my slabs were about 1cm thick and barely lined up, came out looking like a house brick, i didnt even bother to add feet haha. Need some encouragement ;P

@ytsurlacson.federal5004

3 жыл бұрын

what kind.of clay you use?

Great video. My clay pieces are not as firm as yours. I dried them 1 hour. Yours look very ridgid when assembling, how long do you pre dry them? Thanks again. Gary

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

It's hard to answer in terms of time. This will vary depending on how wet the clay was in the first place, how thick the slabs are, the humidity in the room, etc. To me it is a matter of checking on the slabs to see when they feel just right. If you want to help them dry faster, you can turn a fan on them, but don't let them get too dry before building or you will have trouble attaching the pieces. Happy building!

@garymcfall

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply. I tried again at about 1 hour and things worked out much better. The slabs (.31) were easier to handle.

Do we need to bake it?

What ceramic is the best for this work? I am argentinian and i like your video!!

@aaronstratten9594

4 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Garcia I recommend using a stoneware clay (any color) so your pot will be strong enough to withstand the outdoor demands of serving as a bonsai pot. Happy building!

Can you buy the slip ready-made or do you make your own?

Do you put de pot on an oven?

Started making our own pots because once you have the material it’s cheaper. Where can I get the specs for this design?

Im going to collect and refine my own clay after i make some wooden tools for shaping.

@abbasduman6963

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, but when you dig your own clay, how will you know the burming temperature, as different type of clays also have different burning temperatures.

@divebuddies1915

3 жыл бұрын

@@abbasduman6963 experiment

What kind of clay you using sir?

Love your videos. Do you sell your pots and if so is there a link to the web site? Thank you

@aaronstratten9594

4 жыл бұрын

I am not currently selling, but this is a future dream. If there is something specific you see in a video that you'd like to have, let me know. I can let you know if it is available and we can work something out.

Great video. I want to try it out. Could you please share the paper measurements or some other references that may help?

@aaronstratten9594

4 жыл бұрын

It would take some work to figure out a way to share the template measurments. In the meantime, check out these videos for some tips: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXWqq7mjepXWgNo.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/naqTo7Frmai9oZc.html

Which type of clay do you use for bonsia pots? Which types make a frostproof pot?

@aaronstratten9594

3 жыл бұрын

I recommend a stoneware type clay fired to cone 5 or 6 to be frost resistant.

What clay do you use

Do you have to bake it like put it in a kiln?

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. You should use stoneware clays for bonsai pots which are fired to cone 6, around 2300 degrees. This makes them durable enough to withstand freezing and thawing without breaking.

beautiful work, could I please know what solution is in the jar to join the pieces? could I also know if the wooden boards used are on the market? I guess they must have special characteristics. Thank you

@aaronstratten9594

2 жыл бұрын

The soft material used to join pieces together is called slip - just the same clay thinned with water to a paint-like consistency. I bought the boards at my local home improvement store where they had different thicknesses to choose from.

Tengo una duda , la plantilla que usas para el fondo y el borde superior no aprecio que disminuyas la medida del fondo y al colocar los laterales un poco inclinados la medida varia y a ti te cuadra exactamente. No lo entiendo. Quiza sea yo que necesito estudiar mas geometria ,jajaja. Por favor aclaramelo , gracias y felicidades por tan buen trabajo

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Esta es exactamente la razón por la que hago una plantilla. Quiero pensar en todas estas pequeñas diferencias de medida antes de comenzar a construir con arcilla. Una de las partes difíciles es recordar el grosor de las losas al pensar cómo encajarán juntas. Lleva algo de tiempo. ¡Buena suerte!

@joseantoniosolisdiaz2857

5 жыл бұрын

Muchisimas gracias por el consejo y la respuesta lo tendre en cuenta. Un saludo

keren banget

Do You prepare the glue mixing clay and water?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. I keep an old blender for this purpose, but you can do it manually as well by stirring small bits of clay or crushed dry clay with water until you have a consistency you like. Happy building.

how thick is the clay?

@aaronstratten9594

6 ай бұрын

1/4 inch thick for small pots and 3/8 inch thick for larger pots.

Did you have to fire it when it was done?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Samuel Nekvasil YES. This is made with a stoneware clay that is fired to around 2150 degrees F.

what are the kiln firing details? cone, temp, time, etc? thanks in advance!

@aaronstratten9594

3 жыл бұрын

This will change based on the clay you are using. If you have a cone 5-6 clay body like I am using, I recommend a bisque fire to cone 06 ramped up slowly over ~8 hours. For a very basic kiln that may be 2 hours on low, 2 hours at medium, and then up to high until the target temp is reached. Apply glaze, if you wish, to bisque ware and then refine to cone 5 or 6. If the final firing is all bisque ware, you can run your kiln on high/full ramp to the target temp. Hope this helps.

That doesnt look too sturdy at all, any issues with them breakung and cracking and chipping ?

@fcpsisdfinearts3402

2 жыл бұрын

This is comparable to a bonsai pot you purchase. Pot thickness will vary, usually with size (larger pot, thicker wall) but the two pots I built exactly this way are still in perfect condition.

Other question, after you build potter, bake this or not? Sorry for my English i am Argentinian 😂

@aaronstratten9594

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. The clay needs to be fired to an appropriate temperature for the type of clay you use. This is stoneware and was fired to around 2150 degrees F, or around 1200 degrees C.

Ola Buendía qué material. Usas para fabricar la maceta. ?? Agradezco que compartas. Gracias

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

I use ceramic clay - stoneware fired to cone 6 so it will be strong enough to use outside... Utilizo arcilla de cerámica - gres cocido al cono 6 por lo que será lo suficientemente fuerte como para usar en el exterior. (I hope translation is ok.)

@pablogoitia3452

6 жыл бұрын

Aaron Stratten j es para. Meter en el Horno. ???

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

pablo goitia Si. Calentarlo al cono 6. Acerca de 2200 F o 1200 C.

What clay and what come is it fired to?

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

For any outdoor bonsai pot, I recommend a stoneware that is fired to cone 6. Earthenware pots (cone 05-06) will not tolerate the freeze thaw cycle.

Where did you get the template?

@aaronstratten9594

6 жыл бұрын

Max Wiles I made it... and made a video about that process. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXWqq7mjepXWgNo.html. I hope you check it out. Thanks for your interest.

Is it enough to simple dry it or need to bake it?

@aaronstratten9594

2 жыл бұрын

If built with ceramic clay it needs to be fired (baked) to a high temperature to make the clay permanent.

@mantasgarjonis9354

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronstratten9594 Thanks

I havent gotten time to watch this but thanks in advance, all the other videos were cement pots 🤮 glad i could find this among all the garbage ones.

Puede poner las medidas?

What is the material?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Paritosh Bhardwaj it is ceramic clay. Stoneware fired to cone 6.

Will u sale me by making some for me in india.what will cost to me

@aaronstratten9594

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I am not currently selling or creating pots on commission.

I started the video thinking, "Oh dear, this is one of these crappy guys that just does some superficial stuff and end up with some pot a 5-year-old could have made in school." Boy was I wrong ....

SILENT HILL MACETA BONSAI

Where can you buy clay ?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Look for a ceramics supply store in your area.

@tustaptipsong2846

5 жыл бұрын

@@aaronstratten9594 thank you

@tustaptipsong2846

5 жыл бұрын

What are the active ingredients?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

Clay is a fine grained form of earth. It can be dug from locations around the world. Digging your own is an option, but processing that clay to be ready to use is another process entirely.

@tustaptipsong2846

5 жыл бұрын

@@aaronstratten9594 thank you very much.

Is that clay ?

@aaronstratten9594

4 жыл бұрын

Bonsai hunter Allamin Shaik, yes. Stoneware that was fired to cone 6.

Your instruction would be better than so called music.

kzread.info/dash/bejne/pIxpm8uxn67YaZM.html Pot bonsai mame

You can loose the so called music

Not really worth the effort, was it?

@aaronstratten9594

5 жыл бұрын

On the contrary, I find it very satisfying to make my own pots.

This music makes me nervous