jkd2572
Masterpiece
Check this out. Really cool and fits here.
http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t12506-how-i-make-my-bonsai-pots
http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t12506-how-i-make-my-bonsai-pots
Baking dish to bonsai pot?
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Poink88
Imperial Masterpiece
This started out as a inexpensive bonsai pot thread and ended up a Tim The Toolman thread. Please explain Dario as you started it
har-har-har (sound of Tim the Toolman)
What can I say. I get these weird ideas and before you know it...it is a totally new hobby. Before this is over, I will have a kiln and making my own pots!!!! Then designing the next heat shield tile for the next generation space shuttle!!! lol
My wife constantly reminds me (in a subtle way) how many hobbies I went through the past 11 years we've been together. Most turned a lot more expensive than I thought they would be too!
Poink88
Imperial Masterpiece
Ohh nice. I don't think I will go that far...cutting the sides to give it feet, that man is my hero!
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
I understand - I am the noob in this house and although I have successfully collected a lot and kept it all alive for a couple years I am going to "work" on some things I have noted and sketched out. Yesterday in regards to one item she said "by the time that is done it will be 500 dollars" To which I replied "oh well" knowing she would think about me not saying one word about the investment to the entrance to the house which was at her request
berobinson82
Omono
Just saw this:
http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t12506-how-i-make-my-bonsai-pots
Neat tutorial
ooops. cant read gud
http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t12506-how-i-make-my-bonsai-pots
Neat tutorial
ooops. cant read gud
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NewWorldBonsai
Mame
Good info, I broke so many pots trying to drill them back in the day.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for interesting pottery.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for interesting pottery.
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
Honest there was a lot of different Thoughts posted here. Keeping it in perspective I have done what you are thinking about just because it makes the "waiting" process a little more interesting and colorful. ANY container we modify and use we do not expect to use forever and we do not concern ourselves with baking plants, etc. I might just have more time then others but I look at all of the plants 3 times a day and in some areas I must move plants on occasion because they would bake no matter what they are in. There is nothing wrong with looking at fun and inexpensive things in many aspects of Bonsai. I do understand that "down the road" IF I have great success I will need to spend a bit to have proper pots and such but for now a few 50-75usd are sufficient.
I don't see it as being cheap as I can afford it. Just don't see a reason or have plants that command it.
I know what you are talking about, those are even more than I spend. I am an even mix of cheap and broke, so I use anything I can. My patio is full of plastic food containers and takeout food bonsai trays. I salvage, reuse, scrounge where ever I can. Later when you have a nice one, report in a nice pot. Until then use what you have. I'm about to use a 30 year old aluminum brownie pan for a bonsai rose I dug up today. Don't over think it, have fun and enjoy your trees. Your hobbies should not run you into debt. Enjoy your happy little trees.I know I am a cheapskate but...has anyone considered or (better) tried turning ceramic baking dish into a bonsai pot?
I see lots of nice baking dish (w/o any handles) that would make a cheap 12" or bigger bonsai pot (no feet though) for around $10-$12. I actually bought a few and also couple diamond coring bit to drill the bottom holes to try.
Your thoughts on this? (good or bad)
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
If you're not ready to splurge on a bonsai pot, use what you have. I've drilled holes in so many different containers to hold trees, including a dog bowl. Diamond tipped bits are great from drilling into these.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Oh no…
Srt8madness
Omono
Holy necrobump!
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Yea this is the second thread from 2012/2013 that's been resurrected in the last 2 days. Considering the OP left the forum years ago never to return...people digging deep. In both cases it's someone who just joined and has 2 posts....kinda weird.
