Mad cement skills Tony!! I really enjoyed the video, very inspiring!!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel. I remember you saying that you like cement pots. I'm going to try to make some more refined ones in the future!

You come across as very humble; yet your degree of skill is very clear and obvious! Thanks for sharing. So inspiring and beautiful.

I'm writing from a place where the monthly basic salary is less than 300 dollars. A retired citizen is paid much less than that; 188 dollars, exactly. Hence, what you are doing in this video is much appreciated by those who accidentally grow bonsai around here.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jack. Yes, I think anything that helps make bonsai more accessible to everyone is a good thing.

I love how you just improvised when the edge broke off! Such a great and positive approach :)

A few of tips I've found useful: - Use a pinch of polypropylene fibres to frost proof the cement mix - I sometimes add perlite to the mix in bigger pots to make them lightweight - You can use polystyrene carved to shape to fill the hole in the middle of the pot for a better finish. Wrap it in sellotape if you want to reuse - use a vegetable oil spray or WD40 on the moulds as a release agent to get them out easily - It's important to leave cement pots out in the weather for 6 months before use so the rain washes out harmful alkaloids which can harm root systems.

@relationship_counselling

Жыл бұрын

I forgot to add... be very generous with the amount of Mortartone cement colourant you use as it fades fast.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Great tips there rhys! I bought some fibres which i tried in a previous experiment and I found that they seemed to compromise the strength of the pots although I am guessing that i added way too much. DO you literally just add a pinch?

@relationship_counselling

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai it depends how much mix you're making, but a little pinch of the fibres goes a very long way. Add the fibres right at the start of your mix too so they get a good chance to disperse. Great video by the way 👍

@rodericklippert1332

Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for those. I was planning on making a bunch of these over the winter and letting them cure in my basement, but now I'm thinking that when the weather warms up a bit(I'm in Michigan with cold winters), I can put them outside to get the junk leached out if the pots so I can actually use them come springtime

@BalkanCrusader

Жыл бұрын

​@@TonysBonsaiNot sure if someone mentioned here, but if you pour hot water on plastic buckets, they will release cement.

When I saw Tony open the bag of sand I thought this guy is a professional, looks like I was right

Your trowel skills are no joke! Great Job!

You've inspired me to make cement pots. Great results man.

Great video Tony! I watched to the very end as couldn’t wait to see the finished product. Years ago I made concrete pots for succulents using Portland cement. As a new-be to bonsai I now have another hobby to brush up on. Thank you!

You have some really great ideas and I will definitely try them this spring

I love it. Thanks for the tips. Greetings from Papua New Guinea

Hi Tony. Interesting to see your cement pots. I have made quite a few Hypertufa pots for Alpines etc. the mix is Portland cement, Peat Moss and Perlite (or Vermiculite) in equal parts. The pots are a lot lighter than using a cement mix as there is no sand. They hold up well to frost and look a lot less like concrete, they are a much more natural look. I have many planted up with alpines and a couple planted with ‘bonsai’ Once the pots are dry after 24/48 hrs I soak them for a few days in a vinegar and water mix to leach the lime. The best moulds I found were extra large washing up bowls, but there are lots of shapes you can use. Lining the mould with polythene helps with removal of the pot when its dry. Making the drainage hole while the mix is still wet is so much easier than when its dry. You did Great job. You will find facebook pages for Hypertufa makers. Ps. Better to sift the peat moss to remove big bits of wood etc.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret. I am definitely going to have to experiment with these hypertufa pots. It sounds crazy to me adding compost, but at the end of the day, if they work that's what matters!

Great video Toney looked like a lot of fun

Best and most interesting cement pot I've seen! Thanks!!

Thanks. Great work. Something to keep my ADHD grandson busy with. I love working with cement too.

Good job buddy!!! You are putting out some bonsai zingers!!! I'm from Texas in America.

@TonysBonsai

11 ай бұрын

Glad you're enjoying them mate. I do love a bit Texan barbeque. Perfect with some bonsai work

Learned a lot Tony! Keep the videos coming!! Thank you!!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan. I love doing this kind of work. It's really satisfying when one turns out to be good!

Those came out awesome!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Anita. Not bad for a first proper attempt

Those pots turned out lovely. Great stuff Tony!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was really happy with how they turned out!

At School I used to do Pewter and Aluminium casting! Many thanks for the great tutorial Tony!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Sounds fun! I doubt they'd allow pewter casting nowadays with the lead in it, which is a shame because stuff like that is great fun!

Very enjoyable video Thanks Tony

Good clear presentation as usual. Thanks!

Very nice video... Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us...your humor was spot on !!! (I"m in the States as you would say)

They look really great mate! Nicely done. Thanks for sharing

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. yeah they turned out ok for a beginner. My next ones will be a bit more pollished!

Really enjoyable video. Thank you for taking me on this journey, I might have a go. Nice big pots aren't cheap!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

You're not wrong there. They are lovely things but they cost a small fortune once you start going over 40cm

@shaolinshadowsoldier

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai It's my one complaint with the hobby. You can find or propagate the trees for free, you can find inexpensive tools, growing medium can often be obtained for free. Pots are another story as you know.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have hundreds of trees all in washing up bowls and plastic plant pots. It would cost me thousands of pounds to put them all in ceramics. I'm not sure what my solution will be. I have even contemplated buying a kiln and making my own.

@shaolinshadowsoldier

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai I got some diamond tipped drill bits and had fun making holes in bowls from the carboot. That can work really well. I don't like plastic, it upsets me. Wood is nice, but it doesn't last. It's a real bottleneck for a lot of enthusiasts I think. Is this a supply issue?

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

No, I just think it's a cost of production thing. When you factor in the cost of materials, the cost of firing to 1200 degrees C and then losses of pots during the process, they end up being expensive. I also suspect that the potters know that their customers can often afford to pay.

thanks,another great post !

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate

Loved the video, always fun to make your own pots even though they weigh a ton. I typically spray the inside and outside of the bucket or bowl I am using. Does help the cement pot to slip out easily after it sets.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you. yes it is great fun to make our own pots, and I'm definitely going to make more next year

Love the video. I find that it’s easier to get the cement pot out by turning the whole thing upside down and pouring hot water on it. The hot water relaxes the pot and the cement pot comes out easily. Thank you for making amateurs like me want to try new things without being intimidated.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip thanks Jackie!

I made bonsia pots in jr. High school. Nice video.

nice work !!

I stuck around! haha great video thanks

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

🤣I see what you did there mate!

I like this and am casting about for things to use. The grey ones look like a rock has been weathered by wind and rain and the brown ones almost look like they are made from a log.

I think they look great 😊

@TonysBonsai

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Maria. I've definitely been impressed by how durable they were in very cold weather this winter

Brilliant, the red washing up bowl one is ace

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers. Yeah were a bit rough around the edges, but they definitely seem tough and will do the job.

Hi. Nice. I've been doing this for more than a year now. I changed over to using the wet sand as mold,same as your last pot. When i mix sand with the cement,i sift the sand beforehand. The one you use in the kitchen to sift flour. It comes out very smooth. For bigger pots i strengthen it with strands of galvanized wire.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea with the sifting Timothy. I'm going to explore this technique further, cheers!

That was great! I enjoyed watching👍🌟

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Newman. Glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you will have a go yourself!

Very nice video. Saving for later to try myself!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

They seem to be pretty tough so far, and I'll be making quite a few more next summer I think

Cool I’m looking 👀 for a Bonsai slab for my Giant Sequoia Red Wood bonsai landscape project 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💚

Tony thank you, I am going to do this. My favourite was the one you did over wet sand, the fact the edges were not the same thickness looked intentional and added something to it I thought. I want a pot to make a forest planting but the price of proper pots is at this time stopping that idea, I will be able work towards that now so cheers.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Claudia. I'm glad you're going to give it a try! I did another one using wet sand the next day (I didn't record it) and it went really well. If you pick yourself up one of those cat litter trays or something similar, you will be able to make yourself a super pot for your forest I'm sure.

Hi Tony. You done a great job. Tip on getting pots out of your containers. Sponge a little cooking oil around, when the pots have dried, they should come out abit easier. The pots look pretty good. Bonsais should look good.

I really liked the plant pot one the best really fun video

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Louise. That one surprised me at how well it turned out!

Thanks for this topic! Reminds me the times when I worked on the building sites, mixing tons or concrete and mortar...

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

yeah I have spent plenty of time mixing mortar with a shovel. It's great for the six-pack, or at least that's what I used to tell the ladies!

@mulatokudzava7797

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai It never worked on the six-pack properly... I was never fat, though... Didn´t you have the proper electric cement mixer? Which mixed 2 or 3 wheelbarrows of mortar at once, you just had to throw the sand and cement inside...

This was soo cool mate. I loved it.❤

@TonysBonsai

11 ай бұрын

Excellent. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and the pots are standing up to the weather very well

@P.willow

11 ай бұрын

@@TonysBonsai if I was your neighbour I'd ask for a few for a start of my new hobby. I think it's very creative and long lasting the way youur making them. Have a top weekend 😎 God bless.

Brilliant vid, no end to your skills 👍

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

In this area they never started 🤣

@bobbd6543

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai 😂😂😂😂

Banging video that Tony the sr will definitely help with the strength, I dig watching you lay on as well 😀

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I didn;t want to include too much as I thought it might be boring, I might do a time-lapse sometime when I render my workshop.

Tony you are an artist, we can buy pots from anywhere but artisticly you have to spend a lot on a pot that is different. Really love your work and videos dont ever change

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David. I love hearing that you are enjoying my videos. I'll change when I have 10M subscribers and a Lamborghini, but until then I'm happy being myself! 🤣

That looked like you had some fun! I think the way you chóped the brown pot was a great fix and looked fab! I think I’m ready now to give it a try ! Thanks as always for the inspiration- and let us know how the fireplace turns out!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks peter. Glad to hear that you;re going have a go at this. It's surprisingly enjoyable. My fireplace is looking good, and I'm hoping to have it all fitted and ready to stoke up in the next week or two. I'll make sure I include it in a video.

I've, thankfully, stumbled onto your video Tony, absolutely brilliant mate. No frills or fuss. No offence intended, but you remind me of Fred Dibnah🤣. Get you on TV and we could have a new national hero. Keep up the good work mate. 👍👍

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Stan. It's interesting that you say that. A few years ago I was asked by a producer at Channel 4 If I would like to have a TV series about wedding photography. I declined at the time as I was busy with different projects. Maybe I should get in contact with him!

great video, learned a lot Thak You

I love this Tony! Devinitely gonna give this a go in a future video! I love the cat litter tray

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Go for it. It's great fun.

Really Thanks Tony.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Bobby. This was a bit of fun, and I'll definitely be making more I reckon.

Trimakasih telah berbagi informasi tentang pot bonsai kawan

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've discovered my niche. I make homemade pots that are so fragile and thin that they break before you even put a plant in them. A sort of a zen-ish thing!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a zen koan. What is a pot that isn't a pot? 🤣

That’s a messy business. My grandkids would like making grandpa some pots. Thanks, keep growing

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

It's great fun. Youy should definitely get them making some next time you have them over!

Nice!

Really good video! Looked like fun! You will never have to worry about those particular pots blowing over on a windy day, either!😉👍 Really liked the big one for a forest grouping….and adding colorant was a nice touch. Make it a third to twice as dark as you want the final color…..it always fades over time. Greetings from Montana, U.S.A!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Caryn, you make a good point. Not only are they windproof, but they are also anti-theft! 🤣

You are soo entertaining I did watch every minute and didn't quit or skip. You could always add your broken tile bits to the outsides of those pots. When you do your Scots pine seeds please show how to video. Xx tia. Mandy.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Mandy. It's great to hear that people are enjoying my videos. I'll definitely do a video on the scots pines next spring with regular updates as they appear (with a bit of luck anyway)

If you keep the concrete damp for a week while it sets it will improve the strength. Drying too fast makes it more brittle, but most people just dry it fast so up to the user. I like working with white Portland cement. Structurally it is the same, but it is more of a white colour instead of grey. I prefer the whiter look, and it is also takes less dye and produces sharper colour if that's the goal. White cement is about twice the price though which can make grey suddenly appealing. For de-molding professionals often use a special wax product to line the mold first but it's pricey. If you're trying to make a show worthy pot it might be worth it.

Fantastic work you quite a dab hand at that Tony.... I really need to make one now thanks for the video bro...allways rember Mr Chan herons bonsai did this 50 or 60 years ago before he had a well-known business great stuff

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

I've seen his videos and he still has some of his old pots which shows that they last. I hope you produce some nice pots yourself!

Very nice I'm definitely gonna try it! I'm a beginner so most of my bonsai are rubbish:)

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth a go I think, and You'll be surprised how quickly those rubbish trees start to look pretty good Tim

Tony I don't think even you are killing enough bonsia to keep the burner going 😉 .love a bit of craft thrift of the pots.great fun

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

I don't know Duaine. The pile of dead bonsai is pretty big! 🤣

Great ideas! I'm like you...I can't afford the expensive, pretty pots. And like you, I'm not exhibiting my plants, so this will be a great winter project for me and I'll have somewhat attractive (I hope!!), pots for my bonsai plants

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Good man. Just watch out that it's not too cold at night. cement has to be ideally above 5C to set

Awesome video, try using a cooking spray or an oil based spray as a mold release the cement will come out much easier without risking breaking the pot. Just coat the inside and you'll be fine 👍

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. I'll definitely give that a try next time!

The cat litter one is perfect with the contoured bottom as legs, might have to try this. Thanks for the info.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Yes, It seems to work well that one. I'll definitely be doing more of those.

Great to watch you making pots 👍🤗 There are definitley some take aways for me, as I'm creating my own cement-pots, for some while. My technique differs a little from yours, as I"m using quite liquid cement, soaking a towel and drape around /or inside my decided shape. Putting additional cement stepwise at the inside and outside up to the desired thickeness. This makes me able to keep my pots less heavy. Last outside cover, I like using some coloured cement. Putting a bag inside your buckets and bowls prevents the cement from sticking to hard. Looking forward to more videos. THX Kind regards from Austria 😊

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

They sound like really interesting designs, and I think that is a technique that I am definitely going to have to have a go at some time. Thanks for the information!

@oachkatzlsmum

10 ай бұрын

@@TonysBonsaiHi Tony, rewatching your video and found the old comments- have you done some more pots? Hope you are well ❤ Cheers 🙋‍♀️ Martina

Nice job Tony. I'm a bit worried about the weight of some of them but cheap & practical wins the day for me ! 👍👍

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

They're certainly not lightweight options, but they are light on the pocket Guy!

Thanks for sharing very inspiring….i find poring boiling water over the plastic will make it easier to release from plastic or covering the plastic with old cooking oil before putting cement into pot.

Loved this video, I would try a release agent like oil in the mold first to help with releasing when dry. What about making a very runny cement mix to rub on the outside to smooth it then sponge whilst still green? Anyway, you have inspired me to have a go. cheers Rich

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Rich. I have tried using oil in the ast and I must admit it did make them a bit easier to remove although I found the difference to be minimal. I hope you have a go and make some pots better than mine which shouldn't be too hard!

Great video Tony!!! You hade me good in the start. Learn Counting with Tony hahahaha 🤣

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

I should start a new channel. Counting with tony 🤣

@thenaturecreater8906

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai hahaha hahaha

A fun video Tony

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it

Nice one Tony I like what you have created for a few pence.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. I will definitely be refining my technique, but I think these are decent enough to start with.

@joegarland4885

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai Hi Tony a couple of thoughts on cement pots have you tried using a plaster sizer and a releaseing agent to help getting the pots out by coating the plastic container maybe worth an experiment to see if you can get the pot out without it sticking to the container. I know when I was working with cement in my early days I used plaster sizer not sure the spelling is right on a couple of words my brain isn’t working too well now. All the best with your experiments mate. Joe.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do have some plasticizer knocking about somewhere, but the sbr does a similar job. I'll have a hunt around to see if I can find an old tub and see if it works better.

Kerja bagus kawan 🎉

I like this video 👍👍

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Asta!

Hi Tony. I've done this with mixed results. When they turn out ok, it's worth doing. Yours look more successful than mine 🙂

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. yeah I've had a few goes with some very mixed results. There are quite a few botches lying around the place!

@martinpollak7398

Жыл бұрын

Nice work my friend! If you oil the inside of the plastic containers it will come out more easily! Keep up the nice content!

I enjoy making cement pots. I have tried different methods like make a cast of polystyrene and also making a skeleton from chicken wire and ad cemen to it.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jesper. I like the idea of the polystyrene. I bet that produces a good finish to the outside of the pot too.

I like the coarse appearance, very industrious I have seen colored powder you add to the cement, pretty cool Cheers

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I actually made a pota few months ago using only grano and cement and it came out really textured and seems super strong too so i will make another of those for sure!

@dawud7791

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai as soon as posted that comment, you came with the colored powder! Lol

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

🤣I do that myself too!

mantap keren..

Tony from Catalonia, next time you can use white cement, then you can stain with pigments and make pots of different colors. a hug oscar

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Oscar. It's taken me some time, but I have just managed to source some white cement as it isn't popular over here. Thanks for the idea!

Yes I have made a few Tony haven’t made any for a while though x🇬🇧😊❤️

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

You should start making some more Jane!

The only skip i know is a kangaroo mate, watched the concrete master all the way through. Good to see you being creative Tony, its weird timing as only 3 weeks ago i started to make my own pots with angle grinder and diamond blade to hollow out granite and quartz river rocks...a few sandstone too, its very dusty work and I've killed one angle grinder already but it was only 30 days old so they replaced it for me. The granite pots are so strong and when you concider the stones come from the center of the earth millions of years ago and been rounded by years of water flowing over them and shaping them...they are very special. I hope to sell some on ebay one day and become a millionaire!!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Now they sound really good mate. i love natural stone and to have a hollowed-out piece would be fantastic. I'm not really keen on the dust personally though so I'll just admire your creations when they are ready!

@scotthogbin613

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai I would like to send you one Tony, just a small sized granite pot. What's your postal address mate? I'll check with Australia post to find out how much it'll cost and if its reasonable I'll send it. Im sure you'll do a unboxing and if i add my email address it might help me sell a few. Im thinking about sending one to Nigel also as he has been a HUGE inspiration to me.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, but that would be too much. It'll cost a bomb sending granite over here. Better to just send me a photo or even better yet a bit of video and I'll include it in a video!

They came out well! Iv got 2 drying off in the garden! Slightly different style but hopeful. Although I play with Mortar a lot for work I’m a little skeptical about strength worth ago tho!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I love sbr in the mix. It really does add a lot of strength to mortar, especially in a sharp sand. Also I would give building sand a wide berth.

@nillysbonsai9636

Жыл бұрын

Sbr may help like you say! Mine Iv done with no additives other than what comes with mastercrete! And building sand 😂 purely in a trail stage atm but a slow cure and a Rich mix will aid strength. I certainly didn’t use a traditional laying mix 🤣

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

You should do a video when you've mastered the technique!

I've made a few and had a great time. Even fixed a few. I don't see a way here to send you a picture probably smart :)

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to do a shout out later this year for people to end me some of their images/video for a video

Use oil ,linseed oil or buy a release agent,but well done for the effort bud and build gigs for your mortar mix mould scrapings will help,regards -South Africa.

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Two good ideas there Herman! Much appreciated.

You can buy ready mix from most big diy stores just add water easy.

Hello Tony iv been making concrete pots a while now I use a large desert spoon and a 2in paint brush to clean up the insides

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gary. That's a good idea to achieve a smoother finish. I'll give it a try and see how I get on. Thanks

@garyholdcroft2988

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai thanks Tony

Hi there Tony Don't plant your bonsai in them unless you seal the insides off with something as the lime will Leach into your roots and that won't be good!

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Good point Wayne. I just leave them outside in the rain for six months and they should be ok I hope.

Yeah been making pots for a few weeks now with sand mould and plastic stencil. First few were mweh but now starting to look really good. Smooth inside with a damp sponge for smooth finish

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. I've just seen the ones you sent and they are top class!

Mmmmmm,goooood

You ça pour hot water on the plastic to help release the cement. I enjoyed watching

Two ladybirds, got it 🤣 Also, Always sign your work 😉

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

That's a good point. Perhaps I will start signing them when they are a bit better.

Hi tony I add pearlier to my cement mix and also when I use a former I give it a good coat of veg oil as it helps as a release agent enjoy your vids by the way

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sean. That is interesting. I've never heard of pearlier what is it?

@seancallaghan7841

Жыл бұрын

@@TonysBonsai sorry mate typo pearlite that’s what I get for not wearing my glasses lmao

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

@@seancallaghan7841 🤣That makes sense! I was googling admixes for cement🤣🤣

line the moulds with veg oil

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

I have tried that previously, and I think it did make them slightly easier to get out, so I think I will return to that technique in the future.

@margaretsims4344

Жыл бұрын

Lining with thin polythene sheet is also a great way to release the pot. It also gives a nice natural texture of creases.

I've dabbled in making cement pots. For molds i use plastic meat trays . recently I've been using plastic mushroom containers but what i do first is pour boiling water on them to melt them into odd shapes. Mine never really come out smooth on the outside which is ok they kinda look like lava rock! I also bought some diamond coreing drill bits to drill ceramic and other hard materials to make drainage holes in things i find at thrift stores. Baking dishes, soap dishes ,anything can become a pot or tray !

@TonysBonsai

Жыл бұрын

That's an interesting idea melting the pot first to get interesting shapes, and like you I'm now on the hunt for anything which has a good shape.

@andrewdobosz3682

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@@TonysBonsai it actually started as an accident melting the plastic. Sometimes a nice pot can make a "whatever" tree really pop and vice versa an ugly pot can take away from a beautiful tree. I'm really trying to not have any plastic panters by next year, but i keep getting more plants so i have to get creative with my pot selection 😂

@TonysBonsai

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I'm just starting the raod to moving trees from washing up bowls, and I know I'm going to need loads next year, so I need to get busy! i agree about pots making trees luck great too. It can make such a difference.

I did not skip Tony

Just wipe the inside of pots with vegetable oil or used motor oil , for a quicker release.

Maybe try a thin layer of oil as a releasing agent. Car wax also will works well as a releasing agent

Tony if you get any more problems with getting pot released try pouring hot water over plastic x🇬🇧😊❤️

@TonysBonsai

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That would have been very helpful, and I'll definitely bear that in mind in the future as that pot was well stuck!

That was a fantastic video watch Tony. I agree that the brown coloured pot with the rough texture looks good but I also agree that in these times of economic 'doom and gloom' we have to keep looking for cheaper acceptable alternatives for our hobbies. By the way, how is the fireplace going? That definitely brought back memories of several houses I renovated in my early years :)

@TonysBonsai

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Cheers mate. Like all bonsai, the key is enjoying it, and I really like making these pots. The fireplace is looking good and ready to be painted. I laid a concrete harth on Sunday so I'm just waiting for that to dry and I'll be ready to paint it all. I'm not really that keen on diy myself, but it has to be done from time to time!

Well, the last pot is unique, but I don't think it could win a bonsai show lol, anyway I think buying a pot is quicker and easier.

When removing the pot it's best to pour hot water on the plastic container first.

@TonysBonsai

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Thanks Warren. I'll bear that in mind next time