Rock Talk

[HamburgerTrain]

I saw this video in September of last year and keep going back to it.
Monday bought some rocks from my local Aquarium store, the Wet Spot, and started staging them with pots I have around. I really want to get going with this project, but since we're expecting high temps this weekend I think I will just do one without a tree. I have plenty of moss and small ferns growing in my yard.
I'm uncertain how I want to attach the rocks. In the video they are using a 2 part epoxy I believe. I'm thinking silicone may do the trick while also being less permanent, but maybe it won't be a strong enough bond?
Has anyone done something similar?
Any recommendations on attaching the rock to the pot?
Please share any photos with or without tree!
I'm posting some photos I took of mockups. I mostly just placed the rocks so they could balance in the pots, I can position them in a more aesthetically pleasing fashion when I attach them. I may even pick up a rooted juniper cutting from my local nursery and go for it.

 

[HamburgerTrain]

All of these pots are smaller than a deck of cards. I think the last photo of the round-top rock in yixing zisha rectangle is my favorite, but they will all look different once planted

 

[penumbra]

I saw this video in September of last year and keep going back to it.
Monday bought some rocks from my local Aquarium store, the Wet Spot, and started staging them with pots I have around. I really want to get going with this project, but since we're expecting high temps this weekend I think I will just do one without a tree. I have plenty of moss and small ferns growing in my yard.
I'm uncertain how I want to attach the rocks. In the video they are using a 2 part epoxy I believe. I'm thinking silicone may do the trick while also being less permanent, but maybe it won't be a strong enough bond?
Has anyone done something similar?
Any recommendations on attaching the rock to the pot?
Please share any photos with or without tree!
I'm posting some photos I took of mockups. I mostly just placed the rocks so they could balance in the pots, I can position them in a more aesthetically pleasing fashion when I attach them. I may even pick up a rooted juniper cutting from my local nursery and go for it.

There was a post on this a while back and I know some people advocate wiring the rock. Personally I use silicone because of your stated reason. It has worked well for me for a number of years.

 

[rockm]

I saw this video in September of last year and keep going back to it.
Monday bought some rocks from my local Aquarium store, the Wet Spot, and started staging them with pots I have around. I really want to get going with this project, but since we're expecting high temps this weekend I think I will just do one without a tree. I have plenty of moss and small ferns growing in my yard.
I'm uncertain how I want to attach the rocks. In the video they are using a 2 part epoxy I believe. I'm thinking silicone may do the trick while also being less permanent, but maybe it won't be a strong enough bond?
Has anyone done something similar?
Any recommendations on attaching the rock to the pot?
Please share any photos with or without tree!
I'm posting some photos I took of mockups. I mostly just placed the rocks so they could balance in the pots, I can position them in a more aesthetically pleasing fashion when I attach them. I may even pick up a rooted juniper cutting from my local nursery and go for it.

Silicon aquarium cement. The two part epoxy will permanently bond the rock to the pot, the silicon cement (which is used to cement and seal glass aquariums) can be carefully removed if you want to use the pot for something else... It will work fine.

 

[HamburgerTrain]

I thought this rock would work best. I used 100% silicone. I ran a piece of thick wire up through the drainage hole through a pre-existing hole in the rock to stabilize the rock while the silicone cured. I'm excited!

 

[Potawatomi13]

I used 100% silicone

Or Silicon? Many doubts silicone will ever make solid hard bond as all personally seen remains rubbery forever.

 

[Tieball]

All of these pots are smaller than a deck of cards. I think the last photo of the round-top rock in yixing zisha rectangle is my favorite, but they will all look different once plantedView attachment 449938

Really nice choice of rocks. A good variety yet with similar characteristics of age. If the rocks could talk there would be a fascinating story of survival through the ages.

 

[Colorado]

Fun projects. I made one of these myself awhile back.

 

[penumbra]

Silicone sealer was your absolute best choice for anchoring your rocks. I started using silicone when it hit the market sometime around 1970 as the first all glass aquariums were being produced. I was dubious at first but we actually made many all glass tanks that are still in use today. Originally G E claimed the product would last 20 years or better. Last I checked it is guaranteed for 40 years. I have rocks in pots that are 33-34 years old and repairs that are over 40 years old. It is impervious to all natural deterrents and will probably last hundreds of years.
The fact that it maintains a rubbery texture is certainly in its favor. It will never shrink and crack as most products do. The rubbery material can be cut though with a sharp blade, so it can be removed without harming the pot or the rock.

 

[Colorado]

Silicone sealer was your absolute best choice for anchoring your rocks. I started using silicone when it hit the market sometime around 1970 as the first all glass aquariums were being produced. I was dubious at first but we actually made many all glass tanks that are still in use today. Originally G E claimed the product would last 20 years or better. Last I checked it is guaranteed for 40 years. I have rocks in pots that are 33-34 years old and repairs that are over 40 years old. It is impervious to all natural deterrents and will probably last hundreds of years.
The fact that it maintains a rubbery texture is certainly in its favor. It will never shrink and crack as most products do. The rbbery material can be cut though with a sharp blade, so it can be removed without harming the pot or the rock.

I will try silicone next time!

 

[HamburgerTrain]

Or Silicon? Many doubts silicone will ever make solid hard bond as all personally seen remains rubbery forever.

reads like a cookie fortune
maybe I’m just stoned
or perhaps its a haiku?

 

[HamburgerTrain]

Fun projects. I made one of these myself awhile back.
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I really like this @Colorado thanks for sharing.

 

[HamburgerTrain]

Weeee!

 

[bbk]

Thanks for the post.

Decided to take your inspo and pot up some juniper cuttings with some rocks I had lying around.

 

[Lorax7]

Fun projects. I made one of these myself awhile back.
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Reminds me of the mountain that’s the logo for Prudential insurance.

 

[HamburgerTrain]

Thanks for the post.

Decided to take your inspo and pot up some juniper cuttings with some rocks I had lying around.

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The stones on these two! Great pots and use of moss.

 

[bbk]

Thanks all.

The rock wasn’t quite big enough to do anything else with it, so chanced my arm and broke it.

 

[HamburgerTrain]

Finally got this lil’ cutie planted at the clurb last night. Didn’t cut any root or remove much foliage. I’m going to wait to fully style. I’m super happy with the way the tree fit into the rock. intended front. This side is looking good too. Late winter when I trim and detail wire will be easier to decide i presume.

 

[bbk]

Looks awesome. Really rustic

 

[HamburgerTrain]

Redo, sun came out for a minute!