1, Preparation materials
To make a towel cement pot, you need to use these things: items that can be used as molds (such as barrels, pots, cans, etc.), old towels, scissors, cement, water, plastic bags/film…
2, Cut fabric
Determine the size of the flower pot according to the size of the mold, cut the towel (or similar cloth) into a circle, diameter = mold diameter + desired pot height × 2
3, Adjusted cement slurry
The clear water + cement is fully stirred into a slurry. Considering the water absorption of the cloth, the pulp is preferably thin, and it is probably rare to have a fluidity degree of Chengdu. As for the proportion of self-holding, add a small amount of water to compare insurance, and slowly adjust to the appropriate.
4, Selection of venues, concave modeling
After the material is ready, choose a cool flat ground as the production site. You can first lay a layer of plastic or cardboard on the floor to prevent the cement slurry from falling off the ground and difficult to clean. Then it is the shape, the operation refers to the following figure, the mold is reversed, and a certain space is reserved between the cloth and the ground.
5, When molding
The terry cloth is thrown into the cement slurry to make it entangled with the cement slurry without any dead angle at 360°, and the method is probably similar to the big cake.
Then grab the two points on the edge of the fabric and lift it onto the mold. It is best to do it in one go. How can you put the edge of the drooping just neatly? I can only say that by looking and feeling, I really can’t lift it up and adjust it. Then wait and wait…
6, Demoulding bath
I usually demolish the flowerpot after a night and a half day. With a layer of plastic film in the middle, the demoulding work will be much smoother, remove the flower pot and then tear it off.
At this time, a beautiful flower pot has been formed, followed by a bath time, soaking a bath that has not been all over the body for a few days. To do this is to maintain the cement to increase its toughness, and second, to weaken the alkalinity of the flower pot. Cement has strong alkalinity and may penetrate into the soil to cause certain effects on plants. Although there is no data support, this reason exists, so take a shower and feel relieved.
7, Basin support
Maybe you will also think: such a beautiful flower pot is very much intended to be used indoors. Then you need to make another matching basin. The method refers to the practice of the flower pot, and it is noted that the diameter of the potholder is larger than the diameter of the bottom of the flower pot.
8, Holes to color
After the flower pot is taken out of the bath, a few holes are made at the bottom to make the plants. Tools, it is estimated that there is no electric drill with a big nail.
Susu’s towel cement pots have a different flavor, and they are more romantic than the cool concrete pots. Some of the rough surfaces are lined with the original color of the cement, which is plain, and the color of the cement will show different brightness with humidity.
If you think it’s too good, the last color will be a lot of eyes. The water-based paint used in DIY furniture is still left, just enough to color the flower pot.
Back to the wavy side
Is a major feature,
Adding a color outline feels good.
Several tips summarized by personal experience
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The cement has strong alkalinity. Remember to wear a waterproof water jacket to protect the slim hand when operating.
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The plasticity of the towel cement pot is very strong, the mold is not limited, the creativity is not limited, and you can enjoy it. For example, the fabric does not have to be cut into a circle, and the mold does not have to be cylindrical…
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In addition to towels, you can also use plush fabrics such as blankets, fleece, flannel, etc. The plush is good for the cement paste to make the pots have a certain thickness enough. General fabrics can also be done, but the force is much easier.
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It is recommended to choose a place where the temperature is relatively low in the evening or in the shade, and the mold can be released at noon the next day. In the process, the cement should be kept as moist as possible, and the lower temperature and higher humidity will help the cement to coagulate.
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Note that if the basin is made to exceed the height of the mold, the demolding may be more difficult, because the cement towel without the mold support will form an inner buckle surrounded by gravity. Therefore, the size of the cloth should be determined according to the mold.
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In step 5, when the terry cloth has been covered on the mold, I found that some places where the cement slurry is not stained, what should I do? Dilute the cement slurry directly upside down, and use a soft brush to brush it up. The pleats can also be adjusted slightly manually.
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If the pot is not used temporarily, please avoid exposure, and the cement is thinner and more prone to chapping.
You are worth having such a beautiful flower pot.