Mica epoxy for slabs/pots how to?
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Pitoon
Imperial Masterpiece
If I were to make one with epoxy I would use a silicone mold with a backer.
As for as the mica pots that are available on the market I would imagine those are made with an injection mold die.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
I know there are fiberglass repair kits you can buy that would probably work for a slab. I've used them on bathtubs in the distant past, but with some creativity and resin dye a nice slab or even pot shouldn't be too hard.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
This is the traditional stuff that's been used to create bonsai slabs for decades. It's usually applied to a wire form, Calcium Aluminate cement:
www.fondu-technology.com
There are other brands. I've heard it's been used straight without the Portland cement...It can be dyed many different colors, but I think the out of the box color is pretty neutral (brownish)
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Fondu Technology
A world leader in calcium aluminate technology, Fondu Technology develops high-added-value products and innovative solutions tuned to its clients’ expectations.
There are other brands. I've heard it's been used straight without the Portland cement...It can be dyed many different colors, but I think the out of the box color is pretty neutral (brownish)
Ciment Fondu Pots or are Cement Pots Fun to Do?
Over the past year I journeyed through the path of making cement bonsai containers. This path had many forks, turns and dead ends. Early internet posts recommended Hyper Tufa, Papercrete and Ciment…
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Pitoon
Imperial Masterpiece
He is asking about epoxy/resin.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
and also about epoxy slabs...Ever seen one?
Some of my experimentation with cement containers and tips to get you started
In yesterday’s stream @Metaphoria expressed interest in how I created some cement containers. Here are some of them with some comments and tips on how to get started. All are structurally sound - probably equally or more than a ceramic pot. First some definitions: You need 3 basic ingredients...
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Ciment Fondue?
Doe anyone know as to where I might find ciment fondue? Have heard several names used but can not find a US supplier.
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Great resources to go down yet another rabbit hole. thanksand also about epoxy slabs...Ever seen one?
Some of my experimentation with cement containers and tips to get you started
In yesterday’s stream @Metaphoria expressed interest in how I created some cement containers. Here are some of them with some comments and tips on how to get started. All are structurally sound - probably equally or more than a ceramic pot. First some definitions: You need 3 basic ingredients...
Ciment Fondue?
Doe anyone know as to where I might find ciment fondue? Have heard several names used but can not find a US supplier.ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Glad to release the white rabbit for the chase. Good luck.
Maiden69
Masterpiece
You can use this how-to to make molds from whatever pot you would like to clone into mica.
More How-To. You can also explore the different resins/epoxies that they use on their home page.
www.smooth-on.com
More How-To. You can also explore the different resins/epoxies that they use on their home page.
Step-by-Step Mold Making and Casting Tutorials
www.smooth-on.com
Pitoon
Imperial Masterpiece
Did you see the one they made a tail light from, cool stuff there.You can use this how-to to make molds from whatever pot you would like to clone into mica.
More How-To. You can also explore the different resins/epoxies that they use on their home page.
Step-by-Step Mold Making and Casting Tutorials
Maiden69
Masterpiece
I think this one is close to what you are looking for. It is made with cement,
Yes, that's how I found their website a few years back. I was looking at a way to redo the Holden Monaro center section for my GTO with lights in the middle. They also have one for replacing a glass or faded headlight cover.
CrisisCloud7
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Did you or does anyone know where I can find or order fondu ciment?
Pitoon
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I got a book with some, detailed instructions.
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Rafael Najmanovich
Mame
What a surprise to see something I wrote being suggested to others here. Nao: I am using portland cement mixed 1:1 with expanded glass microbeads from a company called Poraver, engineering teams compete each year on creating cement canoes here in Canada with that stuff. It makes lightweight and very strong concrete, resistant to freeze/thaw cycles.
RJG2
Omono
Now that this came up again, I got to thinking more about it.
Based on drilling some holes in my mica pots, I think the mica is mostly for color. So I'm guessing a standard procedure of casting resin in a mould, and mixing in mica powder for color.
What kind of resin, I have no idea.
Based on drilling some holes in my mica pots, I think the mica is mostly for color. So I'm guessing a standard procedure of casting resin in a mould, and mixing in mica powder for color.
What kind of resin, I have no idea.
