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Post  steve-thailand Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:55 am

i just made these and thought they turned out quite well (for a rustic hand made look)

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i plan to make a youtube video about how i make them soon

steve

Oops, i just realized there is a pots section on this forum. maybe the mods can move the post for me.

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Post  Hoo Sun Jul 21, 2013 2:15 pm

I like how they look. Are they heavy?
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Post  ironhorse Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:56 pm

They look really good - can't wait for the video

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Post  Nigel Parke Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:16 pm

Nice looking pots.........Looking forward to seeing the video!!
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Post  Jkd2572 Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:46 pm

Me as we'll please post Video. Been looking for a way to make large pots, which I find hard to find with much variety.

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Post  steve-thailand Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:51 am

they are not heavy, the wall thickness is about 1cm.

i will make a video in about 1 week, i'm just working on ways to make it faster and easier now. at the moment is about 6 hours work to make one, i want to get it down to about 1-2 hrs.

but basically, its 100% render cement core over a plastic box. then the core is covered with fiber glass tape like the one used for gypsum board (sheet rock) joins. then left over night to harden.

then i use cement mixed with color and trowel it on to the core, then use a custom made stainless steel cutter to carve out the wall profile, using a plywood base as a perimeter guide.

the video will make it clear.

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Post  steve-thailand Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:41 am

i've posted several videos starting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6AMu3x13A

unfortunately, i had an accident on the final video so i plan to make an update in a few days, but all the relevant info is in there I think

enjoy

steve

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