How to make a Cement Planter - New Papercrete Recipe

Want to make paper crete without perlite? This is the video for you. This lightweight concrete mixture is similar to hypertufa but uses paper pulp, portland cement, and sand.
What is papercrete? It is a lightweight concrete mixture. It normally consists of paper pulp, portland cement, and perlite. In this video I show you how to replace the perlite.
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New Papercrete Recipe - Try it Without Perlite

[@hmark29]

Beautiful

[@Botanical_Cake_House]

Hi thank you for the tutorial, I was wondering if I can use quick dry cement instead of the Portland cement.I have 3 full bags of it and would like to use it up.

[@Openeye2104]

Wow its an easy nd good 👌👌👌

[@charsnest147]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@TaylorHaubrich]

You can also use shredded Styrofoam. Like the size of the granules in a bean bag chair. Furniture stores just throw it away.

[@1earthstar]

2 parts paper pulp and 1 part portland cement without perlite or sand will also work great

[@georgefrankly]

How does this handle water once it's done? Is it porous or still taking on water, or is it waterproof once cured?

[@aprilm9551]

I was wondering the same thing. It is a planter but no info on how to use it as one, or if she's already done one and been using it and no issues, etc.

[@navinhookoom3584]

Is it as strong as a normal cement pot? I mean would it last as long as a cement pot.

[@patriciawight779]

I wish I could just find you at a craft she selling your pots. Would this work for a shallow birdbath?

[@SpecsAppeal]

Is it still pretty lightweight, or considerably heavier? Tyfs! Love it.

[@charsnest147]

It is still lightweight. :)

[@dadalacks]

Hi friend, do you think you can use paper Crete to make ollas?

[@katkat9915]

Besides succulents, can these pots be used for other plants?

[@hildachacon001]

Thank you for your tutorials. Can you substitute Vermiculite for perlite or sand?

[@charsnest147]

I haven't tried that but let me know the results.

[@jeffbachmann7161]

What release agent do you use?
Love your work

[@aprilm9551]

she did say, it is just a cooking spray, Crisco I think is what it said on the can

[@Guttergirl182]

Cool! Can you paint the pot after?

[@charsnest147]

Yes you can paint it.

[@ashwinsonavane]

How about 3 parts cement & 2 parts paper pulp?.. would that work ?

[@robinzsmom8729]

Can you use it around bottles for a bottle wall?

[@aprilm9551]

The paper will always absorb water even when this is cured, so mold can be an issue over time

[@772777777777777]

How strong is papercrete when the walls are thinner

[@nancyherrmann2491]

Can you add any type of food coloring to make the bowl a color instead of cement color?

[@charsnest147]

You can paint them afterwards.

[@beckybertoni1501]

How long to you wait before taking the pot out of the mold?

[@charsnest147]

I usually cover it with plastic for two days. Then uncover it and leave it in the mold for another few days. Wait until it starts to turn a lighter color and that means it is dry.

[@beckybertoni1501]

@@charsnest147 Thanks for the color change tip that the bowl is dry!

[@riskmanagement9106]

Why cant you just use cement?

[@charsnest147]

You can but papercrete is much lighter