If you want to save yourself a lot of work and possibly use the same mold to do more than one urn there is a simple process you can do. Take your plastic urn and divide the outside area in three equal portions. Use a hacksaw and cut from the top to the bottom center. When you are done cutting you should have three separate and equal pieces. Take duct tape and tape all the pieces back together like they were originally. Coat the inside of the mold with vegetable oil to make the mold easier to remove. Proceed to fill the mold with your hypertufa mixture as before. When it has cured the appropriate length of time just remove the tape and remove the three pieces one at a time.Wipe the inside of the mold clean,retape and you are ready for the next urn.
Thanks, we had thought about that. Had two or three of this same type material vases. It is so brittle that it doesn't saw well ( tried band saw and hacksaw ). It wants to splinter or shatter. My pumpkins and Easter baskets (if you saw those videos ) were a softer material and that could work there. But I mostly do mine for a one-time experiment. If I were into "production," that would be the way to try. Thanks for the idea!
Kim's Gardens did you use a adhesive bonding agent for cement? That may help it from splintering when cutting. Just a thought. I do not know if it will work or not.
I didn't use any bonding adhesive on this vase. I used the plastic liner only to keep it from sticking. I always thought I would just cut it or burn it off.
Hi Kim ~ all the garden lovers appreciate you and your nice family! We hope you and your husband and daughter + family enjoy your garden throughout the years! : ) have a lovely spring!
I agree with frank about dividing before using, but I would divide in half with a rotary tool. Being able to use again would be great. I would use duct tape to put together for use.
When you were fixing the base of the urn by adding the extra cement, I would have lifted the plastic all around the foot and shaped it right there and then, instead of doing it with a tool and your hands. Lift the plastic towards the center and flatten all around the foot it would have dried all in that shape. Great job.
Thank you so much for this tutorial Mrs. Kim. It really motivated me to get back into making hypertufa and opened up what I thought could be done with it. I have a current project pending that will be perfect for using this method and will solve all the issues I'm facing trying to get it done.
That was really an impressive repair, which I always thought was very difficult with hypertufa. Also like the stain. Would love to see a finished photo after it dries.
Thanks, I thought it was time to put out a video on what happens with a failure and how it could be fixed. ( Glad it worked.) I have some photos on my site - the link is in the info under the video - with the finished product. It is very "rusted red" looking.
I am really impressed with the outcome. I felt frustrated while you were chopping and burning off the original pot and kept thinking there has to be a better way. But I really like the end result. And then you stained it. WOW. That's a keeper. Kudos.
Great video a suggestion to you before placing medium into pot draw a line down the middle of the pot both sides .then make dots down both sides of the line close together then drill with Fine hole. Cut down the line with a fine saw Then stich to gether with fishing line then place tape half way down.When ready to remove the mold cut tape And slice fishing line with sharpe blade .You now have permanent mould to keep . Regards Bev Australia
Great looking vessel, deserving of another thumbs up and subscriber. I guess I've been aware of hypertufa for about a decade or so, but still have never tried it. I watched this video from start to finish, not only due to a sincere interest in the initial project, but then to see the repair process. Again, great job. Almost from the start, I thought I had an "original" idea to help save you a lot of time, effort and possible repair(s), but have noticed the same suggestion has already been presented by Frank Mong (five months prior). Looking forward to reviewing your channel, as well as upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing.
Kudos on the project! looks great and I love the shape of the Urn. As for the repair, turned out great but I wonder if it might have been easier to work with a shallow vessel so that you could more easily accomplish the mission. Now, I have never done this but have worked with other plasters etc as a decorative artist so I', not totally in the dark :). If you could use a shallow base mold and just a little less hypertufa material, smoosh the urn into the new mold, then. use a brush to make sure the chipped areas are covered and smoothed? wonder what you think. I love the bowl you used for the new mold! thanks. I am new to Hypertufa.
Use a grinder with a diamond blade to cut that vase in Pieces, then tape it back together and have a reusable mold....and next time You have a repair use a damp sponge to smooth out the material after You've pressed it in...no need for all that grinding and reshaping... it's a lovely vase and I enjoyed the video
If its plastic you can saw the origjnal pot in half and then tape it together with duct tape then remove the tape after so you can use it again later. Spray the inside with canola oil before adding the hypertufa
I’m wondering, had you cut the mold down the sides completely in two separate pieces, and used duct tape to hold it together when you filled it, after curing, take the tape off and take the two sides off and you may be able to use the mold again.
Not sure what you were thinking...the “belly” of the urn is larger than the neck...how did you think you were going to get the tufa urn out without breaking it or cutting your mold?
If you have brittle plastic that shatters when cutting you can sometimes have success cutting with soldering iron, cut into 2 or 3 pieces and hold togather with duct tape
Can you saw them in half ahead and either tape or add fasteners to hold it together... Then unlatch or remove the tape...possibly reuse then mold again ?????
I have watched a few of these type of videos and I don't understand the need for the pots hyfodufia Do they hold water, do they have good drainage why please explain
They are gorgeous, they do hold water which will slowly seep out. They have excellent drainage for alpines and succulent plants, and any plant that doesn't like to stand in water. Most don't. Ferns to well, just water more often. They are wonderful pots.
Here's a lot of info on my mixes. Check them out and then make any adjustments you want. It is kind of a freeform method. Here's the link: www.thehypertufagardener.com/the-procedure/recipes/
I think if you waited a full 3-4 days the base would have been cured more, and that might have helped to prevent you breaking off pieces when you guys manhandled it.
Maybe you should have cut the sides of the plastic make it like a mold then tape it before you use the hypertufa also the jar should have been oiled so the plastic would be removed easily. I watch many videos from the far east and all use oil before pouring the cement or other material.
I'm disappointed to see that you actually purchased plastic that's bad for the environment and then destroyed it. I try to use discarded plastic to make pots or if something like this find a way to use it multiple times. As far as the mixture and stuff I do appreciate you sharing that.
I guess you missed the part that this plastic mold was bought at a Goodwill store, so I am recycling to use it for something else. I gave it a second life or Goodwill would just have put it in an incinerator anyway. But it gave me a wonderful urn which is still lovely. I don't know of anything I use as a mold that isn't second hand or something emptied in my own kitchen. Just letting you know.
If you want to save yourself a lot of work and possibly use the same mold to do more than one urn there is a simple process you can do. Take your plastic urn and divide the outside area in three equal portions. Use a hacksaw and cut from the top to the bottom center. When you are done cutting you should have three separate and equal pieces. Take duct tape and tape all the pieces back together like they were originally. Coat the inside of the mold with vegetable oil to make the mold easier to remove. Proceed to fill the mold with your hypertufa mixture as before. When it has cured the appropriate length of time just remove the tape and remove the three pieces one at a time.Wipe the inside of the mold clean,retape and you are ready for the next urn.
Thanks, we had thought about that. Had two or three of this same type material vases. It is so brittle that it doesn't saw well ( tried band saw and hacksaw ). It wants to splinter or shatter. My pumpkins and Easter baskets (if you saw those videos ) were a softer material and that could work there. But I mostly do mine for a one-time experiment. If I were into "production," that would be the way to try. Thanks for the idea!
Kim's Gardens did you use a adhesive bonding agent for cement? That may help it from splintering when cutting. Just a thought. I do not know if it will work or not.
I didn't use any bonding adhesive on this vase. I used the plastic liner only to keep it from sticking. I always thought I would just cut it or burn it off.
Frank Mong That is an awesome idea! I love that.
@@KimsGardensandHome You said this plastic type is too brittle to saw. I’m wondering if using a Dremel with cutting wheel might do it.
Hi Kim ~ all the garden lovers appreciate you and your nice family! We hope you and your husband and daughter + family enjoy your garden throughout the years! : ) have a lovely spring!
Thank you! You too! So nice of you!
I agree with frank about dividing before using, but I would divide in half with a rotary tool. Being able to use again would be great. I would use duct tape to put together for use.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I might have dissected the urn in half vertically before the pour to make it a reusable mold. Nice repair job..great video
Thanks, I have had that suggested a few times here. But I just went with it and destroyed the whole thing to get it out.
When you were fixing the base of the urn by adding the extra cement, I would have lifted the plastic all around the foot and shaped it right there and then, instead of doing it with a tool and your hands. Lift the plastic towards the center and flatten all around the foot it would have dried all in that shape. Great job.
I think the vase looks more sturdy with the repair. I love it!❤
From Susan in Michigan ❤
Thanks so much. Vase is still strong to this day and I am going to find something new to plant in it.
Thank you so much for this tutorial Mrs. Kim. It really motivated me to get back into making hypertufa and opened up what I thought could be done with it. I have a current project pending that will be perfect for using this method and will solve all the issues I'm facing trying to get it done.
I wish you well on your project!
That looks AMAZING!!!! GREAT JOB!!
Thank you so much 😀
Can you use thick cardboard as a mold?
End result is great!!❤
It really is nice. And still going strong outside this year. I have Watch Chain in it now.
Great video of all the steps Kim...and a good fix for sure...
Thanks, Martine. I really like my new vase.
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
That was really an impressive repair, which I always thought was very difficult with hypertufa. Also like the stain. Would love to see a finished photo after it dries.
Thanks, I thought it was time to put out a video on what happens with a failure and how it could be fixed. ( Glad it worked.) I have some photos on my site - the link is in the info under the video - with the finished product. It is very "rusted red" looking.
I am really impressed with the outcome. I felt frustrated while you were chopping and burning off the original pot and kept thinking there has to be a better way. But I really like the end result. And then you stained it. WOW. That's a keeper. Kudos.
Thanks, this one was a struggle, but I like the way it has turned out. The paint job has faded somewhat as of this spring but I still like it.
Great video a suggestion to you before placing medium into pot draw a line down the middle of the pot both sides .then make dots down both sides of the line close together then drill with Fine hole. Cut down the line with a fine saw
Then stich to gether with fishing line then place tape half way down.When ready to remove the mold cut tape And slice fishing line with sharpe blade .You now have permanent mould to keep . Regards Bev Australia
Genius!
Great looking vessel, deserving of another thumbs up and subscriber. I guess I've been aware of hypertufa for about a decade or so, but still have never tried it. I watched this video from start to finish, not only due to a sincere interest in the initial project, but then to see the repair process. Again, great job. Almost from the start, I thought I had an "original" idea to help save you a lot of time, effort and possible repair(s), but have noticed the same suggestion has already been presented by Frank Mong (five months prior). Looking forward to reviewing your channel, as well as upcoming videos. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea to repair!
Kudos on the project! looks great and I love the shape of the Urn. As for the repair, turned out great but I wonder if it might have been easier to work with a shallow vessel so that you could more easily accomplish the mission. Now, I have never done this but have worked with other plasters etc as a decorative artist so I', not totally in the dark :). If you could use a shallow base mold and just a little less hypertufa material, smoosh the urn into the new mold, then. use a brush to make sure the chipped areas are covered and smoothed? wonder what you think. I love the bowl you used for the new mold! thanks. I am new to Hypertufa.
i also like how that turned out.
Thanks so much. And it is still a strong study vase this year. I have Snow Princess Alyssum planted in it.
Use a grinder with a diamond blade to cut that vase in Pieces, then tape it back together and have a reusable mold....and next time You have a repair use a damp sponge to smooth out the material after You've pressed it in...no need for all that grinding and reshaping... it's a lovely vase and I enjoyed the video
Cool, thanks
If its plastic you can saw the origjnal pot in half and then tape it together with duct tape then remove the tape after so you can use it again later. Spray the inside with canola oil before adding the hypertufa
Could you cut the vase vertically n half and band it back together prior to packing the mix in? Then it may be easier to remove. Nice project!
Great idea, but this plastic was very brittle and it just wouldn't work. I didn't mind losing the vase. I will find another one.
Madem well done 👌
Thank you!
I’m wondering, had you cut the mold down the sides completely in two separate pieces, and used duct tape to hold it together when you filled it, after curing, take the tape off and take the two sides off and you may be able to use the mold again.
If I wanted to use it again, great idea.
After you stained it did you cure it some more?
Love the color btw.
No, I just let it dry well and air out. Then I potted it up.
Not sure what you were thinking...the “belly” of the urn is larger than the neck...how did you think you were going to get the tufa urn out without breaking it or cutting your mold?
It was never my intention to keep the mold or re-use the mold. THE MOLD WAS INTENDED TO BE DESTROYED IN THE MAKING OF THIS HYPERTUFA. Thanks.
If you have brittle plastic that shatters when cutting you can sometimes have success cutting with soldering iron, cut into 2 or 3 pieces and hold togather with duct tape
I may try that next time if I use the same material. It was brittle.
nice
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Question: can I use ground up styrofoam instead of perlite? Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍❤️🇨🇦
Yes, you can. but I think it would be incredibly messy and not really give you that same crunch as perlite. But try it and let us know.
Can you saw them in half ahead and either tape or add fasteners to hold it together... Then unlatch or remove the tape...possibly reuse then mold again ?????
Yes, that can be done if you would like to save the mold. In my case, I didn't. I guess I took out my frustrations by destroying it.
nice video
Thanks for watching!
Maybe precut it then ducktape it together for easy removal
Kim, ever use cement colouring?
Don Getty Yes, I have used the liquid type. But takes a lot to get decent color.
I have watched a few of these type of videos and I don't understand the need for the pots hyfodufia
Do they hold water, do they have good drainage why please explain
They are gorgeous, they do hold water which will slowly seep out. They have excellent drainage for alpines and succulent plants, and any plant that doesn't like to stand in water. Most don't. Ferns to well, just water more often. They are wonderful pots.
I would cut the mold where you could use it again
No plan to use again.
Plz mention the proportion of mixter materials
Here's a lot of info on my mixes. Check them out and then make any adjustments you want. It is kind of a freeform method. Here's the link: www.thehypertufagardener.com/the-procedure/recipes/
I think if you waited a full 3-4 days the base would have been cured more, and that might have helped to prevent you breaking off pieces when you guys manhandled it.
A possibility.
Maybe you should have cut the sides of the plastic make it like a mold then tape it before you use the hypertufa also the jar should have been oiled so the plastic would be removed easily. I watch many videos from the far east and all use oil before pouring the cement or other material.
Thanks, I have had that suggestion quite a few times.
Why not use the outside of the vase as a mold?
That is just the method that I use the most. I prefer working it from the inside.
this seems difficule....dont know how u get it out.....
I had always intended to destroy the vase to get it out.
Can concrete pigment be added to hypertufa so that it's still safe for plants?
I have done it many times with no lasting effects at all.
Thank you very much!
Очень круто!Но еще бы знать и понимать о чем вы говорите.Я так не умею....
благодаря
It looks like he grabbed your kitchen knife for the repair!
I'm disappointed to see that you actually purchased plastic that's bad for the environment and then destroyed it. I try to use discarded plastic to make pots or if something like this find a way to use it multiple times. As far as the mixture and stuff I do appreciate you sharing that.
I guess you missed the part that this plastic mold was bought at a Goodwill store, so I am recycling to use it for something else. I gave it a second life or Goodwill would just have put it in an incinerator anyway. But it gave me a wonderful urn which is still lovely. I don't know of anything I use as a mold that isn't second hand or something emptied in my own kitchen. Just letting you know.
The logic that women cannot work with dangerous objects and need men to do these things for them is very strange.