My dad worked with concrete for 20 years without protective gloves. He had concrete poison in his hands, fingernails they were rough, his nails were brittle, split. The concrete may be different but I would not get it on my skin no matter what is mixed with it.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I make stepping stones with my son he just turned 9. He wears a mask and gloves, and he loves it! It's the only thing that can pry him from roblox. Lol
I cant wait to try this. Something not so heavy and easy for my ability. I can place these all over my forever home yard-garden at a fraction of the cost. Thank you!🌱🌻
Such a nice tutorial! You’re really clear and pedagogical and explain well 😊 Remember though that you really need to protect your lungs!! Getting the fine cement dust into your lungs is really dangerous, and the damage accumulates over time. You might not feel it at first, but breathing in cement dust damages and kills the cells of the alveoli (the tiny pockets inside your lungs where the blood receives oxygen from the air). It reacts with the wetness of the inside of the lungs, and basically cures inside your lungs. Your body can’t break it down so the tiny cured cement crystals stay inside, and it is so alkaline that it leaves slight chemical burns inside your lungs. The increasing scar tissue made from the chemical burns, and the particles of cured cement building up in the alveoli in the lungs, mean that over time, your lungs will have less and less healthy area inside where the blood can get oxygenated. This leaves you winded and easily exhausted even from very slight activity, since your lungs can’t give enough oxygen to the blood for your muscles and heart to use. At the same time, the body feels the cement “rocks” that have been accumulating over time, so you cough a lot, but they’re too far down in the lungs and you can’t cough them out. You feel the need to cough all the time, and doing so damages the windpipe over time, making the situation worse. Please be careful, you only have one body ❤
Thank you very much. Yes I have researched since, this was my first video. The other ones I have released I instruct and also do myself to wear gloves and a mask during the process. Happy gardening and thanks again for looking out 🙏🙏
Great video and instruction. You speak clearly and slow enough to follow. I am a certified master gardener in Texas and giving a workshop at the end of this month. I would love to have permission from you to use some of your information in my class.
Thank you. You can use whatever you would like. I do strongly recommend wearing a mask and gloves during the process. The mask can come off once everything is wet and you start to form the mold. Good luck and any questions let me know.
Terrific easy to follow instructions Brad. I will be planning our project. Not adding the fiberglass because it causes a real skin irritation. Will look for something similar to add strength.
Use hay or bamboo fibers. They've been used for thousands of years to reinforce the structure of all kinds of buildings. And there's no health issues from using them, plus they're sustainable.
I’m going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions. I’ll add PPE to the equipment needed. I will read the packaging to ensure I keep myself safe.
Thank you for the kind words, if you have time, check out the most recent one I did last spring, it is half the time and a much better tutorial. Good luck and have fun! 🙏
You should advise your customers to wear rubber or latex gloves. There are ingredients in the Portland Cement that is very caustic to delicate lady hands.
Great video! Thank you, I just subscribed and watched a few videos and looking forward to more. Your views should be higher with the quality of your content, hang in there it just takes time 👍
Who would've thought watching a nice young man playing with mud would be so enjoyable! You have a great approach -- easy to understand and showing the entire process from start to finish. I have been wanting to make these pots for some time, and now understand the process. Thanks from a grandma who's always on the lookout for fun crafts to do with my grandchildren! Oh, and masks are always a very good idea when working with any of these fine particulate materials that are so easily airborne! 😮
Have you considered inserting a smaller plastic in the center of the inside to maintain the consistent thickness/depth of the wall, and then remove it later? I think you could still flare it as you reach the rim too. Maybe, maybe not but thinking of long term strength. It turned out nice. Thanks
I have not tried that before, I started by using a toothpick to just go around and check my depth but after a few I learned quickly. But I encourage people to always try new things, you never know what’s going to work for you and what isn’t until you try! Good luck!
@@BuddhasBotanicals thanks for responding. After reading my comment to you I see I forgot to add the word container after plastic, but I think you understood. Thanks again
Thank you so much! The farming is 2nd nature to me but the TH-cam and editing has definitely been a learning curve! Again thanks for the support and I hope to keep you entertained and learning!
Beautifully done and clearly explained. I did my first little pots today but I think I’ve made a mistake somewhere as the hypertufa looks a bit crumbly. We shall see. Thank you. I’ve subscribed.
Thank you, I’m can’t wait to show you all more, so much to share! Let me know how it turns out, I can help fix for next time. If dry and crumbly sounds like not enough water but too early to tell.
Minimum concrete should be 1/3. The mix looked too wet to me which weakens the end result. After you've added the water let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The peatmoss soaks up the moisture and you adjust your water from that point in. Get a ball of the mix and squeeze hard. If it's dripping down its way too moist. A few small drops of moisture appearing between your fingers is ideal. Unmould after two days and brush the whole outside of the pot. The idea is to replicate stone, which is why vermiculite is used as well as perlite. Then it goes back into a tub if water for 2 reasons. 1 is to set the cement. 2 is to leach the lime in the concrete out. Leave the lime in and your plants will die. You can use oil / oven spray to oil your mould tin or dish. You don't have to use plastic or a soft mould.
@@otterssilver7299 I leave mine for a month, but it depends how much lime is in your mix. When the lime is leaching/leached it shows up as flat, white pieces of white that you can crack with your fingers. You can empty the water out regularly and replenish until no more white shows up. Plants hate lime. 😱😱
I haven’t before but see no reason why you cannot. They also have concrete dyes which I’ve added to the mixture but you are limited with color choices.
@Trish Ferrer, Moisture would seep from the inside causing paint to eventually turn loose. There are dyes an colorants that can be added to the mixture. There are also some concrete dyes that are mixed with water and sprayed on using a pump type spayer or for small projects, a regular spray bottle may work. Do a search for concrete dyes. Be aware that you won’t get a glossy or even satin finish as you would with paint. You might be able to get paint to stay if you painted or sealed the inside of the pot to make it waterproof inside and out. The same goes for terra cotta pots.
Excellent demonstration! I wonder if you could use this ‘recipe’ to make bricks? Would the recipe require any modifications, if so? I’m interested in alternative and cost effective solutions to building tiny houses.
Thank you for the very thorough and helpful tutorial. Since you intended to use the finished pot for succulents, that was ok. However, I think that a deeper pot, hence, a deeper mold would be needed for plants with longer root system. I will try to make mine with that thought in mind. TY once again. I appreciate the 'hypertufa recipe' you provided.
Really a neat process and fairly easy. Thanks for sharing. But with that being said, I must add that anyone attempting this should really be using a least dust mask or even better a respirator. All of the products used in this process can and will damage your lungs with prolonged exposure. And sorry, NO I would not let small children anywhere around this process. Just do your research folks and use common since.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I was thinking the same thing: need dust mask and don't let kids do this because even with a mask, they might get a snootful or in their eyes due to them being shorter and closer to the mix!
Your welcome and thanks for watching! I would suggest wearing a mask and gloves for this. The mask can come off once everything is mixed and wet so the dust is no longer an issue.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
@@BuddhasBotanicals i Always wear a mask and run a fan pulling the particulates away from me. Does this process require reinforcement of the pot with mesh or no ?
@@texasRoofDoctor I use fiberglass shreds from Amazon mixed in because that’s how I was taught. To be honest, I have done several without mesh and have not noticed a difference in strength or longevity. For me, it’s more important when you get into large pots.
@@BuddhasBotanicals ok. I have some fiberglass chop left over from a commercial roofing project and will try it. That stuff is nasty and does require gloves to work with. I appreciate the information. Have a great weekend.
Thank you, I did a more recent one that’s easier to follow and shorter if you are interested. The clam shell used to be our most popular hanging basket planter but they discontinued it and no longer make it. I have 5 left and treat them like gold 😂😂
The mold you used is very nice. I watched another video that showed the wire brush technique but on the outside also..it turned out very nice and looked very natural, in my opinion. Have you tried using hand trowels or tooling in order to finish the top edge etc? If not, I wonder what the outcome would be, it seems a little more "fluffy" than regular cement to me..hmmm
Thanks and very good info. Haven’t tried trowels or anything other than my hands but I bet you could get a really smooth edge with one. Plus it’s always fun to try new things and see the outcomes. I may have to give this a try soon.
This is a great project… Except I have to say… 💥WOAH💥PPE💥 PLEASE🙏🏼(personal protective equipment) this man must have taken the🚫Anti-mask🚯wearing to a whole new level😵 he’s going to be Mr. Natural in 6ft. of dirt🥺
one of my pals suffered serious burns from handling cement without gloves. For us with no sensitivity, it is no problem. Use marigolds at least. Builders gloves do not work, as I end up with cracks on my thumbs.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Well, I guess you could wear gloves and a mask, and protective eyewear. I agree w/you, so that's what I would do, and definitely protect children from all of that stuff.
That's true. The bag of Portland cement I bought had a warning on it saying you MUST wear a certified respirator mask to use the product due to the damage that could be done to lungs if you were to breathe in the cement powder while using it. This is the 2nd video on TH-cam I've viewed today and neither of the videos mentioned how corrosive the cement powder is to our mucous membranes! 😮
Thank you. The mixture doesn’t shrink at all, it acts very much like concrete would, but a lot lighter. Not sure how you would coat the outside without another form holding it together, I think it would crumble off. But I always encourage people to try new things, you just never know what will work for you!
#1. Anytime you are working with any type of mortor, concrete, cement wear a mask and gloves. Cheap gloves and mask are better than none but a respirator type mask and long gloves (i.e, Playtex Gloves) are worth the extra $$$. For the brave at heart, you could make a really large planter from 2 kiddie pools. For a planter this large, you may want to consider using some poultry wire across the bottom, particularly if you intend to set the planter up on some type of base or legs. The top edge could perhaps support some tiny gnomes, fairies, frogs , or other garden residents. An elf house near the center if that is where your imagination takes you. Or an Asian type pagoda. Erect an umbrella frame (fabric removed) with some suitable wire placed around the ribs in spider web fashion in the center for something like a black-eyed Susan vine. Then Christmas lights during the holiday season. Kiddie pools come in several sizes and please be aware that it would require 2or more people to move it. This is all suppose to be fun. Injuries are not fun.
It used to be a hanging basket we planted up and sold with flowers but they discontinued them! I have no idea why. I have like 6 left and I only use them for hypertufas now. I treat them like an artifact in a museum 😂😂
Loving the shell shape you made. Been searching for ages trying to find a large basket liner or something similar to use. It may not be possible to find one as I am in the UK but where did you get the cardboard shape please?
Hi there, it was a fiber hanging basket pot we used to plant with flowers and sell. The company stopped making the clamshell years ago for some reason. Try searching Google for fiber hanging basket and see what type of results you get.
@@BuddhasBotanicals Thank you so much for your reply. I have searched Google and online stores but will do so again. What a pity that the company stopped making the clamshell baskets as those hypertufa pots are really beautiful. So glad I found your channel as I’m just starting out with them and have learned a lot already 😊.
Cool idea but you should warn viewers of potential for lime/chemical reactions and burns on bare skin … wear gloves people! Never allow a child to touch wet cement with bare skin … strong alkaline burns can be serious and may be helped by rinsing with vinegar … please know this and do your research before using cement 🤗
Great point! This was one of my first videos I produced and definitely drop the ball forgetting to mention. I’ve done this for 20 years and never had an issue so it didn’t occur to me till after. I did add the warning to the title screen / thumbnail and added to the directions in the description. I’ve made 2 more videos on this and made sure to mention these precautions. Always improving. Thanks for reaching out and appreciate your helpfulness 🙏
Yes, just don’t put the cork in the bottom and it will hold water. To be extra cautious, you can grab some sealant from a hardware store and paint the container to seal.
Hi! I do cure them by leaving them outside and letting the weather do the work for a few weeks. For this reason I couldn’t show the final product. But I’m learning so thank you for the comment and I’ll try to plan better where I can show everything in 1 video. I will definitely be doing more of these in the winter and will improve.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I’ve found that’s more for when you are repairing or sanding fiberglass. These shreds you buy are safe, they are large and don’t become airborne. It’s almost like cotton shreds.
Is there a reason to not use regular cement mix? I really want to make this but I jut spent all my "crafting money" ;) on 3 bags of cement mix. I do have a tub of planting top soil could I sift that?
It’s a good question. I think it would still work if you sifted out the rocks/gravel. Heck, it might still work if you don’t, you would just have rocks embedded in the container. Never now, might be a cool look!
I’m not quite sure. It may not be, but I would let it cure it a dark or shaded spot with no sunlight beating on it if you are going to skip the plastic. I usually just use a large piece so its not much more work; the same piece i use inside the mold is the piece I also use to cover it.
Hi, yes I do haha. This was my first video on TH-cam and I didn’t plan this properly. I released a new updated version last year and made it very clear to wear a mask and gloves. This video, I can change so I just added to thumbnail and description. Check out the newest video, it’s much easier to follow and shorter. Good luck and have fun!
For some reason it doesn’t. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I suggest always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Holy smokes the ladies making ppe comments are many! Good job at being a man. Sometimes i get a free chemical peel on my rough hands after working with concrete bare handed. Also my face is 18 inches away from the dust and im outside usually a breeze. Calm down and use your common sense when you do this project. On a side note, oil (pam, veg oil, olive) the form you use and as the hypertufa cures it will pull away. De-mold after 12 hrs or overnight. Soak via plastic bag after de-molding rinse and repeat to get to nuetral ph. Holes can be made after cement is partially cured when you can dent it with a firm finger use a pvc pipe to twist out the hole/s. I usually make bonsai pots.
All those ads every few minutes is turning me off and with so many other people sharing their knowledge I can’t waste the little time I do have. Thank you 🙏.
Sorry to hear, I just try to put up the content. Are you saying other videos don’t have the ads my videos do? TH-cam also offers a subscription that’s less than $10/month so you do not see ads on any channels videos! It’s so worth it
@@BuddhasBotanicals Please do and please, for the love of everything holy, use gloves, a mask and goggles next time you do this!!! It is a lovely project and I have worked with all of those ingredients before in one or many other projects, but that stuff is nearly all toxic to humans!!! It is easy to think we are invincible when we are in our twenties, thirties and forties … but our choices catch up with us very quickly somewhere in our forties or, if we are lucky, our fifties, but it “does” catch up and then a doctor tells you that you have emphysema or cancer or some other life destroying disease and then you live out a miserable existence until you expire and your family is left to pick up the pieces. But they have your lovely art projects to reminisce about you to. It is tragic and completely unnecessary. I am only speaking this to you out of concern as someone who has lost many, many people in her world. So many artists both family and friends have had their lives cut very short and it didn’t need to happen.
@@clairebeane3455 Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
The clamshell mold or the finished product? They don’t make the mold anymore and I could ship you one depending on where you live. Email me your address and I can give you a shipping price. I normally just sell them locally.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Safety First- Cement dust can get in your lungs & is caustic to skin- as in it burns. Your young & will need your lungs & hands for many decades- take care.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I'm really enjoying your video very much, BUT, you really should be wearing a dust mask whilst mixing the dry ingredients. When you put in the perlite, there is a big cloud of the dust in front of you, and the fiberglass is very dangerous to inhale. Great video, but I'm going to worry about your lungs 😊😮😂
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
It’s in the description, have fun trying it! And remember to wear gloves and a mask (the mask can b removed once the mixture is wet and you start forming it). Just some safety precautions I forgot to mention.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Both perlite and peat moss are actually very inexpensive, at least where I live, especially if you buy large bags from supply stores. For these size pots, it’s under $1 for both perlite and peat moss! I’ve tried sand and it makes the pots twice as heavy and I didn’t like the finished look as much as with perlite. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder so everyone should build however they want! Happy growing.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
More comments about the guy security that what he accomplished. If he is recommending to wear gloves is because he careless about the safety for himself 😅
Aaahh, tough guy huh? Yeah, a little late on the gloves recommendation and a mask would be good too! I hope you didn't get cancer while filming this and I hope no one did this with kids without safety precausions!
Hi Jeanine, yes I’ve been doing this for years without protection and it hasn’t affected me. And so I made the video to teach but failed to realize that everyone is different and especially those with health issues, sensitivity, allergies, etc. so I added the mask and gloves disclaimer. I was new to making videos so I learned and moving forward I will always use the proper safety techniques so anyone watching will see and take the proper precautions. I learned and will do better moving forward. 🙏🙏
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I appreciate your work and I am grateful you are sharing this knowledge. Surprised at the handling of the portland cement, concerned for your health. No gloves? Cement burns the skin. Isn't your skin peeling the next day? Also a shorter video with editing of all the mixing times and the sifting would be nice. Thank you.
Hi Ruth, for some reason it’s never bothered my hands, maybe growing up on a farm helped. But you are correct, I would recommend wearing a mask and gloves. I’m still learning these videos and definitely understand I need be more thorough. Thanks for the support!
I found Hay or straw breakdown/biodegrade, ruining the container after a few years. I understand peat moss is not very sustainable, but you are only using a little and compared to buying any type of container, this is still more environmental friendly IMO. Love the discussion though and everyone should use the ingredients they feel best for their beliefs and practices. Happy gardening 🙏
My dad worked with concrete for 20 years without protective gloves. He had concrete poison in his hands, fingernails they were rough, his nails were brittle, split. The concrete may be different but I would not get it on my skin no matter what is mixed with it.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
We should protect our skin, eyes and lungs when working with such mixtures!!
yeah kids shoulnt play with it either
I make stepping stones with my son he just turned 9. He wears a mask and gloves, and he loves it! It's the only thing that can pry him from roblox. Lol
I thought the same thing! Dude wear gloves! Wear a mask for that fiberglass stuff
I cant wait to try this. Something not so heavy and easy for my ability. I can place these all over my forever home yard-garden at a fraction of the cost. Thank you!🌱🌻
Please wear gloves, mask, and protective eyewear! He should not be dumping all that dusty stuff with no protection.
I've been meaning to do this for a year or more and just procrastinated. Now that I've watched you, I'm doing next week! Thank you!
Have fun and I would recommend gloves and a mask to be extra safe.
Such a nice tutorial! You’re really clear and pedagogical and explain well 😊
Remember though that you really need to protect your lungs!!
Getting the fine cement dust into your lungs is really dangerous, and the damage accumulates over time. You might not feel it at first, but breathing in cement dust damages and kills the cells of the alveoli (the tiny pockets inside your lungs where the blood receives oxygen from the air). It reacts with the wetness of the inside of the lungs, and basically cures inside your lungs. Your body can’t break it down so the tiny cured cement crystals stay inside, and it is so alkaline that it leaves slight chemical burns inside your lungs.
The increasing scar tissue made from the chemical burns, and the particles of cured cement building up in the alveoli in the lungs, mean that over time, your lungs will have less and less healthy area inside where the blood can get oxygenated. This leaves you winded and easily exhausted even from very slight activity, since your lungs can’t give enough oxygen to the blood for your muscles and heart to use.
At the same time, the body feels the cement “rocks” that have been accumulating over time, so you cough a lot, but they’re too far down in the lungs and you can’t cough them out. You feel the need to cough all the time, and doing so damages the windpipe over time, making the situation worse.
Please be careful, you only have one body ❤
Thank you very much. Yes I have researched since, this was my first video. The other ones I have released I instruct and also do myself to wear gloves and a mask during the process. Happy gardening and thanks again for looking out 🙏🙏
Great video and instruction. You speak clearly and slow enough to follow. I am a certified master gardener in Texas and giving a workshop at the end of this month. I would love to have permission from you to use some of your information in my class.
Thank you. You can use whatever you would like. I do strongly recommend wearing a mask and gloves during the process. The mask can come off once everything is wet and you start to form the mold. Good luck and any questions let me know.
Terrific easy to follow instructions Brad. I will be planning our project. Not adding the fiberglass because it causes a real skin irritation. Will look for something similar to add strength.
Also a bad idea to breathe fiberglass in.
would you please share? when you find something similar to fiberglass. I also don't care to use it...
Use hay or bamboo fibers. They've been used for thousands of years to reinforce the structure of all kinds of buildings. And there's no health issues from using them, plus they're sustainable.
I’m going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions. I’ll add PPE to the equipment needed. I will read the packaging to ensure I keep myself safe.
PPE?😮😊
I've watched several hypertufa videos and this is, by far, the best. I'm ready to give this a try! Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words, if you have time, check out the most recent one I did last spring, it is half the time and a much better tutorial. Good luck and have fun! 🙏
You should advise your customers to wear rubber or latex gloves. There are ingredients in the Portland Cement that is very caustic to delicate lady hands.
He did. Lol ❤
Whose got lady hands?? 😂
@@nowirehangers2815 Me.
Great video! Thank you, I just subscribed and watched a few videos and looking forward to more.
Your views should be higher with the quality of your content, hang in there it just takes time 👍
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate the support!
Who would've thought watching a nice young man playing with mud would be so enjoyable! You have a great approach -- easy to understand and showing the entire process from start to finish. I have been wanting to make these pots for some time, and now understand the process. Thanks from a grandma who's always on the lookout for fun crafts to do with my grandchildren!
Oh, and masks are always a very good idea when working with any of these fine particulate materials that are so easily airborne! 😮
Thank you and yes you are 💯 correct, definitely wear a mask and gloves, especially with children.
Keep doing it your way.
You left the fridge open! Enjoyed the video. 😊
Yes I did! Haha. The fridge has entered retirement and is just a storage unit at this point 😂😂. Thanks for watching 🙏
Love the way you shake your peat moss
Thank you 😋
Sounds personal. Haha!
kids and cement is a hospital visit awaiting!
Have you considered inserting a smaller plastic in the center of the inside to maintain the consistent thickness/depth of the wall, and then remove it later? I think you could still flare it as you reach the rim too. Maybe, maybe not but thinking of long term strength. It turned out nice. Thanks
I have not tried that before, I started by using a toothpick to just go around and check my depth but after a few I learned quickly. But I encourage people to always try new things, you never know what’s going to work for you and what isn’t until you try! Good luck!
@@BuddhasBotanicals thanks for responding. After reading my comment to you I see I forgot to add the word container after plastic, but I think you understood. Thanks again
Say , nice clear video to go w the written recipe.
good use of language to do it right but not to worry
So , thank you very much . Garden On !
Your refrigerator doors open. Cute pup. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you 🤗
Great tutorial!
Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful! Happy gardening 🙏
yes you can paint hypertufa.........with acrylic or spray paint. EXTERIOR is best.
Nice channel with important content
I wish you all success and good luck
Thank you so much! The farming is 2nd nature to me but the TH-cam and editing has definitely been a learning curve! Again thanks for the support and I hope to keep you entertained and learning!
Best video!!! Thankyou so much, cant wait to try this!!
Have a blast! I would suggest wearing a mask during the mixing portion as good practice.
Beautifully done and clearly explained. I did my first little pots today but I think I’ve made a mistake somewhere as the hypertufa looks a bit crumbly. We shall see. Thank you. I’ve subscribed.
Thank you, I’m can’t wait to show you all more, so much to share! Let me know how it turns out, I can help fix for next time. If dry and crumbly sounds like not enough water but too early to tell.
Minimum concrete should be 1/3. The mix looked too wet to me which weakens the end result. After you've added the water let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The peatmoss soaks up the moisture and you adjust your water from that point in. Get a ball of the mix and squeeze hard. If it's dripping down its way too moist. A few small drops of moisture appearing between your fingers is ideal. Unmould after two days and brush the whole outside of the pot. The idea is to replicate stone, which is why vermiculite is used as well as perlite. Then it goes back into a tub if water for 2 reasons. 1 is to set the cement. 2 is to leach the lime in the concrete out. Leave the lime in and your plants will die. You can use oil / oven spray to oil your mould tin or dish. You don't have to use plastic or a soft mould.
@@helenflouch thanks for the helpful extra info & warning 🥰
@helenflouch, how long do you leave in the water to leach out the lime, 2 days a week ?
@@otterssilver7299 I leave mine for a month, but it depends how much lime is in your mix. When the lime is leaching/leached it shows up as flat, white pieces of white that you can crack with your fingers. You can empty the water out regularly and replenish until no more white shows up. Plants hate lime. 😱😱
Thanks.
thank you for being so clear.
You are welcome and thank you for the support! I would suggest wearing a mask and gloves during this process just to be safe.
Thanks for the recipe and detailed information!
Continue in the same style.)
Thank you 🙏. I did release a newer video that’s shorter and easier to follow if you’re interested.
That would be an excellent time to wear a mask.
Loved this video!! So thorough in your instructions. Thank You So Much for this! QUESTION: Can you paint hypertufa? Maybe just the outside of the pot?
I haven’t before but see no reason why you cannot. They also have concrete dyes which I’ve added to the mixture but you are limited with color choices.
@Trish Ferrer,
Moisture would seep from the inside causing paint to eventually turn loose. There are dyes an colorants that can be added to the mixture. There are also some concrete dyes that are mixed with water and sprayed on using a pump type spayer or for small projects, a regular spray bottle may work. Do a search for concrete dyes. Be aware that you won’t get a glossy or even satin finish as you would with paint.
You might be able to get paint to stay if you painted or sealed the inside of the pot to make it waterproof inside and out. The same goes for terra cotta pots.
Excellent demonstration! I wonder if you could use this ‘recipe’ to make bricks? Would the recipe require any modifications, if so?
I’m interested in alternative and cost effective solutions to building tiny houses.
That's an interesting idea
I also want to know...
If you haven't seen " My Little Homestead" you need to see them.
Where do you get the shards? Loved your demo.
Best video out there. Your explanations is easy to follow.
1/4" Chopped Strand Mat Fiberglass Fibers Quart www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCGDHV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TEBZ1T5R0SFRNE0Q5CBQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Got them on Amazon, I posted the link!
You can also buy raw sheered sheep wool and brush it out as an additive to strengthen cement.
Thank you for the very thorough and helpful tutorial. Since you intended to use the finished pot for succulents, that was ok. However, I think that a deeper pot, hence, a deeper mold would be needed for plants with longer root system. I will try to make mine with that thought in mind. TY once again. I appreciate the 'hypertufa recipe' you provided.
Excellent, have fun! And I’d suggest wearing a mask and gloves to be extra safe.
Really a neat process and fairly easy. Thanks for sharing. But with that being said, I must add that anyone attempting this should really be using a least dust mask or even better a respirator. All of the products used in this process can and will damage your lungs with prolonged exposure. And sorry, NO I would not let small children anywhere around this process. Just do your research folks and use common since.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I was thinking the same thing: need dust mask and don't let kids do this because even with a mask, they might get a snootful or in their eyes due to them being shorter and closer to the mix!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great info…Thanks!
Your welcome and thanks for watching! I would suggest wearing a mask and gloves for this. The mask can come off once everything is mixed and wet so the dust is no longer an issue.
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
Should wear a mask.dont with to breath in the dust!
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Great stuff. I will try this formula next.
You won’t be disappointed! I’d recommend wearing gloves and a mask just to be safe!
@@BuddhasBotanicals i Always wear a mask and run a fan pulling the particulates away from me. Does this process require reinforcement of the pot with mesh or no ?
@@texasRoofDoctor I use fiberglass shreds from Amazon mixed in because that’s how I was taught. To be honest, I have done several without mesh and have not noticed a difference in strength or longevity. For me, it’s more important when you get into large pots.
@@BuddhasBotanicals ok. I have some fiberglass chop left over from a commercial roofing project and will try it. That stuff is nasty and does require gloves to work with. I appreciate the information. Have a great weekend.
@@texasRoofDoctor I bet! That’s why I prefer the stuff on Amazon, it doesn’t become airborne and for me personally, doesn’t even itch.
Thank you for this video you make it look so easy.. Can you tell me where to get your claim shell mold. Thank you
Thank you, I did a more recent one that’s easier to follow and shorter if you are interested. The clam shell used to be our most popular hanging basket planter but they discontinued it and no longer make it. I have 5 left and treat them like gold 😂😂
The mold you used is very nice. I watched another video that showed the wire brush technique but on the outside also..it turned out very nice and looked very natural, in my opinion. Have you tried using hand trowels or tooling in order to finish the top edge etc? If not, I wonder what the outcome would be, it seems a little more "fluffy" than regular cement to me..hmmm
Thanks and very good info. Haven’t tried trowels or anything other than my hands but I bet you could get a really smooth edge with one. Plus it’s always fun to try new things and see the outcomes. I may have to give this a try soon.
This is a great project…
Except I have to say…
💥WOAH💥PPE💥 PLEASE🙏🏼(personal protective equipment)
this man must have taken the🚫Anti-mask🚯wearing to a whole new level😵 he’s going to be Mr. Natural in 6ft. of dirt🥺
one of my pals suffered serious burns from handling cement without gloves.
For us with no sensitivity, it is no problem. Use marigolds at least. Builders gloves do not work, as I end up with cracks on my thumbs.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
breathing in the portland cement dust and allowing it to mix with the moisture in your lungs is not a very good idea.
The perlite dust either.
Well, I guess you could wear gloves and a mask, and protective eyewear. I agree w/you, so that's what I would do, and definitely protect children from all of that stuff.
Absolutely!! Very bad to get cement in the moisture of your lungs!
That's true. The bag of Portland cement I bought had a warning on it saying you MUST wear a certified respirator mask to use the product due to the damage that could be done to lungs if you were to breathe in the cement powder while using it. This is the 2nd video on TH-cam I've viewed today and neither of the videos mentioned how corrosive the cement powder is to our mucous membranes! 😮
Let alone fibers of GLASS!!!!!
Interesting video. I was wondering how much does your planter weigh?
They are not that heavy, I’d say less than 10lbs. Surprisingly light!
I bought a huge pot at home depot one year. It broke in half by the end of the rainy season in Florida.
Oh no so sorry to hear! Maybe an opportunity to make your own; just remember to wear gloves and a mask if you do. Good luck!
Where did you get your mold from? I'm searching pulp pots and can't find it. Thanks and great video.
Try searching for “fiber” pots. I got them from a local garden supply store.
Thank you for the insightful video! Questions: Does this mixture shrink at all? Could you do the same process on the outside of the mold?
Thank you. The mixture doesn’t shrink at all, it acts very much like concrete would, but a lot lighter. Not sure how you would coat the outside without another form holding it together, I think it would crumble off. But I always encourage people to try new things, you just never know what will work for you!
i used to scruff up the outside with the wire brush because I liked the rough surface...
#1. Anytime you are working with any type of mortor, concrete, cement wear a mask and gloves. Cheap gloves and mask are better than none but a respirator type mask and long gloves (i.e, Playtex Gloves) are worth the extra $$$.
For the brave at heart, you could make a really large planter from 2 kiddie pools. For a planter this large, you may want to consider using some poultry wire across the bottom, particularly if you intend to set the planter up on some type of base or legs. The top edge could perhaps support some tiny gnomes, fairies, frogs , or other garden residents. An elf house near the center if that is where your imagination takes you. Or an Asian type pagoda.
Erect an umbrella frame (fabric removed) with some suitable wire placed around the ribs in spider web fashion in the center for something like a black-eyed Susan vine. Then Christmas lights during the holiday season.
Kiddie pools come in several sizes and please be aware that it would require 2or more people to move it. This is all suppose to be fun. Injuries are not fun.
Great advice and suggestions, thank you!
Is coconut coir suitable in place of peat moss?
yes Ive seen that mentioned elsewhere
Where did you find that cardboard mold? I love how it turned out!
It used to be a hanging basket we planted up and sold with flowers but they discontinued them! I have no idea why. I have like 6 left and I only use them for hypertufas now. I treat them like an artifact in a museum 😂😂
TNT makes graphene cheaply , add to cement 1/3 stronger..
Maybe replace cel stuff
Loving the shell shape you made. Been searching for ages trying to find a large basket liner or something similar to use. It may not be possible to find one as I am in the UK but where did you get the cardboard shape please?
Hi there, it was a fiber hanging basket pot we used to plant with flowers and sell. The company stopped making the clamshell years ago for some reason. Try searching Google for fiber hanging basket and see what type of results you get.
@@BuddhasBotanicals Thank you so much for your reply. I have searched Google and online stores but will do so again. What a pity that the company stopped making the clamshell baskets as those hypertufa pots are really beautiful. So glad I found your channel as I’m just starting out with them and have learned a lot already 😊.
Cool idea but you should warn viewers of potential for lime/chemical reactions and burns on bare skin … wear gloves people! Never allow a child to touch wet cement with bare skin … strong alkaline burns can be serious and may be helped by rinsing with vinegar … please know this and do your research before using cement 🤗
Great point! This was one of my first videos I produced and definitely drop the ball forgetting to mention. I’ve done this for 20 years and never had an issue so it didn’t occur to me till after. I did add the warning to the title screen / thumbnail and added to the directions in the description. I’ve made 2 more videos on this and made sure to mention these precautions. Always improving. Thanks for reaching out and appreciate your helpfulness 🙏
@@BuddhasBotanicals appreciate your vids🤗
Is there a way to make this waterproof?? I would like to make a trough fountain using this mixture. Concrete is just too heavy. Thanks.
Yes, just don’t put the cork in the bottom and it will hold water. To be extra cautious, you can grab some sealant from a hardware store and paint the container to seal.
Very nice but I'm surprised you didn't cure it to remove some of the alkalinity and I was disappointed to not see the end result planted.
Hi! I do cure them by leaving them outside and letting the weather do the work for a few weeks. For this reason I couldn’t show the final product. But I’m learning so thank you for the comment and I’ll try to plan better where I can show everything in 1 video. I will definitely be doing more of these in the winter and will improve.
@@BuddhasBotanicals I'm excited to see your various ideas.
MASK MASK MASK!!!!!!!
Definitely looks like fun but there is no part of this that is safe without protection from fiberglass and airborne particulates.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Doesn’t fiberglass shreds get into lungs and your skin?
I’ve found that’s more for when you are repairing or sanding fiberglass. These shreds you buy are safe, they are large and don’t become airborne. It’s almost like cotton shreds.
Thnx 4 the video. Where do you get the flexible pot form?
Use a plastic pot or search for “fiber” pots which are the ones I’m using that are brown/tan.
Is there a reason to not use regular cement mix? I really want to make this but I jut spent all my "crafting money" ;) on 3 bags of cement mix. I do have a tub of planting top soil could I sift that?
It’s a good question. I think it would still work if you sifted out the rocks/gravel. Heck, it might still work if you don’t, you would just have rocks embedded in the container. Never now, might be a cool look!
Do u think the potting soil would be okay as is? (It's miracle grow brand, if that matters)
i live in a very humid area with high temps. is covering with plastic still necessary?
I’m not quite sure. It may not be, but I would let it cure it a dark or shaded spot with no sunlight beating on it if you are going to skip the plastic. I usually just use a large piece so its not much more work; the same piece i use inside the mold is the piece I also use to cover it.
Hey, did you know you should wear a mask and gloves? (😂 messing with ya)
Great video! I’m going to make these in different shapes. 👍
Hi, yes I do haha. This was my first video on TH-cam and I didn’t plan this properly. I released a new updated version last year and made it very clear to wear a mask and gloves. This video, I can change so I just added to thumbnail and description. Check out the newest video, it’s much easier to follow and shorter. Good luck and have fun!
Ever slather the cork up with petroleum jelly first?
I have not but that’s a very interesting thing to try, can’t hurt!
That fiber glass didn’t make you itch?
For some reason it doesn’t. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I suggest always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Holy smokes the ladies making ppe comments are many! Good job at being a man. Sometimes i get a free chemical peel on my rough hands after working with concrete bare handed. Also my face is 18 inches away from the dust and im outside usually a breeze. Calm down and use your common sense when you do this project. On a side note, oil (pam, veg oil, olive) the form you use and as the hypertufa cures it will pull away. De-mold after 12 hrs or overnight. Soak via plastic bag after de-molding rinse and repeat to get to nuetral ph. Holes can be made after cement is partially cured when you can dent it with a firm finger use a pvc pipe to twist out the hole/s. I usually make bonsai pots.
Very cool info, thanks for sharing!
QUESTION. Can you paint these and what kind of paint can you use.
You can definitely paint them with an outdoor, concrete paint. Or you can buy concrete stain and mix it in when add the water.
Where do you get the fiberglass shards?
1/4" Chopped Strand Mat Fiberglass Fibers Quart a.co/d/8MeIgEG
Great video. Please tell me where I can get fiberglass shreds. Thanks!
Hi Judy, I got them on Amazon. Here’s the link for what I bought.
1/4" Chopped Strand Mat... www.amazon.com/dp/B07KCGDHV8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thank you!!!
All those ads every few minutes is turning me off and with so many other people sharing their knowledge I can’t waste the little time I do have. Thank you 🙏.
Sorry to hear, I just try to put up the content. Are you saying other videos don’t have the ads my videos do? TH-cam also offers a subscription that’s less than $10/month so you do not see ads on any channels videos! It’s so worth it
Where can I buy the clamshell pot?
Unfortunately they stopped producing them years ago. I have 5 left I treat like gold and only use for hypertufas.
Please don’t ever do this with your kids unless they have appropriate ppe and respiratory equipment.
Your right, I’ll see if I can add a disclaimer and I’ll be doing more of these and will make sure to state it before starting. Thank you
@@BuddhasBotanicals Please do and please, for the love of everything holy, use gloves, a mask and goggles next time you do this!!! It is a lovely project and I have worked with all of those ingredients before in one or many other projects, but that stuff is nearly all toxic to humans!!! It is easy to think we are invincible when we are in our twenties, thirties and forties … but our choices catch up with us very quickly somewhere in our forties or, if we are lucky, our fifties, but it “does” catch up and then a doctor tells you that you have emphysema or cancer or some other life destroying disease and then you live out a miserable existence until you expire and your family is left to pick up the pieces. But they have your lovely art projects to reminisce about you to. It is tragic and completely unnecessary. I am only speaking this to you out of concern as someone who has lost many, many people in her world. So many artists both family and friends have had their lives cut very short and it didn’t need to happen.
@@clairebeane3455 Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
@@BuddhasBotanicals Good. Just looking out.
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You may want to add a dust mask to your instructions, as breathing in the dust of the cement and fiberglass is probably not a good thing.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Where can I purchase a cram shell at?
The clamshell mold or the finished product? They don’t make the mold anymore and I could ship you one depending on where you live. Email me your address and I can give you a shipping price. I normally just sell them locally.
@@BuddhasBotanicals 1659 Joe Brown Hwy S Chadbourn NC 28431
mask and gloves for working with the cement & fiberglass
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
When do you add dye?
I add the dye to the bucket of water before dumping in and mixing. Best way for uniform coloring.
Can you reuse the plastic?
Absolutely!
Safety First- Cement dust can get in your lungs & is caustic to skin- as in it burns. Your young & will need your lungs & hands for many decades- take care.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
YOU SHOULD ALSO WEAR GLOVES WORKING WITH CEMENT
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
I'm really enjoying your video very much, BUT, you really should be wearing a dust mask whilst mixing the dry ingredients. When you put in the perlite, there is a big cloud of the dust in front of you, and the fiberglass is very dangerous to inhale. Great video, but I'm going to worry about your lungs 😊😮😂
Oh yes, I normally wear masks but for the ease of video and speaking I didn’t. Thanks for watching!
Heavy waterproof gloves and a dust mask. NOT a children’s project. IMHO
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
Can't find the recipe in the comments
It’s in the description, have fun trying it! And remember to wear gloves and a mask (the mask can b removed once the mixture is wet and you start forming it). Just some safety precautions I forgot to mention.
Perlite and peat moss cost a lot of money sure ita a bit lighter than sand but sand is much cheaper
Thanks for watching and commenting. Both perlite and peat moss are actually very inexpensive, at least where I live, especially if you buy large bags from supply stores. For these size pots, it’s under $1 for both perlite and peat moss! I’ve tried sand and it makes the pots twice as heavy and I didn’t like the finished look as much as with perlite. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder so everyone should build however they want! Happy growing.
@@BuddhasBotanicals $8.80 for 5 ltrs peat moss and $29.90 for 20 ltr perlite that's real expensive compared to sand here in Victoria Australia
@@gardeninggoddess holy moly that’s a lot of money! Maybe I could get used to sand, happy growing mate!
very cool... but you should not mix that stuff without wearing a respirator... It's extremely dangerous.
💯!
WEAR A MASK!
When you make these with kids, use gloves and masks. Those fiberglass shards can cause extreme irritation.
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
More comments about the guy security that what he accomplished. If he is recommending to wear gloves is because he careless about the safety for himself 😅
Thanks 🙏
Aaahh, tough guy huh? Yeah, a little late on the gloves recommendation and a mask would be good too! I hope you didn't get cancer while filming this and I hope no one did this with kids without safety precausions!
Dont let kiddos get their little tender hands in that! the cement will eat away their skin. Im sure you will have them wear long gloves
Absolutely!
Is your intro from a playboi cardi song? 😅
Haha, now you’re on to something. I edit with iMovie and there are very few sounds available…this one caught my attention 😂
@@BuddhasBotanicals my 16 year old was walking by and he said OMG MOM are you listening to Playboi Cardi? 😂😂😂
Do as I say not as I do 😂
Hi Jeanine, yes I’ve been doing this for years without protection and it hasn’t affected me. And so I made the video to teach but failed to realize that everyone is different and especially those with health issues, sensitivity, allergies, etc. so I added the mask and gloves disclaimer. I was new to making videos so I learned and moving forward I will always use the proper safety techniques so anyone watching will see and take the proper precautions. I learned and will do better moving forward. 🙏🙏
I’m surprised that you are going to mix fiberglass shards , without using gloves ? That’s a bit of a health hazard, I think !
Your right. I have done this for years with no issues but that doesn’t mean it can’t affect other people. I agree always use safety precautions like gloves and a mask. I can’t edit the video but I did put those warnings in the thumbnail and description. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this top of mind moving forward creating new content. 🙏
You should be wearing a mask. Your breathing in all that dust.
Definitely. Normally do but for the sake of video and talking I didn’t.
I appreciate your work and I am grateful you are sharing this knowledge. Surprised at the handling of the portland cement, concerned for your health. No gloves? Cement burns the skin. Isn't your skin peeling the next day? Also a shorter video with editing of all the mixing times and the sifting would be nice. Thank you.
Hi Ruth, for some reason it’s never bothered my hands, maybe growing up on a farm helped. But you are correct, I would recommend wearing a mask and gloves. I’m still learning these videos and definitely understand I need be more thorough. Thanks for the support!
Hay or straw instead of peat. Read up about peat moss and or shagnum moss both are not sustainable products 🤔
I found Hay or straw breakdown/biodegrade, ruining the container after a few years. I understand peat moss is not very sustainable, but you are only using a little and compared to buying any type of container, this is still more environmental friendly IMO. Love the discussion though and everyone should use the ingredients they feel best for their beliefs and practices. Happy gardening 🙏
Good demo but the ingredients used are very environmentally destructive. We should not be stripping peat bogs.