Preparations for making cement bonsai pots Steps for making cement bonsai pots Points for taking precautions for making cement bonsai pots With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more and more families have begun to pay attention to the decoration of the home environment. Bonsai, as a kind of artistic conception, is becoming more and more popular among people. Making a unique cement bonsai pot can not only enhance home taste, but also satisfy people's pursuit of personalization. This article will give you a detailed introduction to how to make a cement bonsai pot, and let us work together to build a beautiful home. Preparations for self-made cement bonsai pots 1. Material preparation: cement, river sand, pigments, plastic films, wooden sticks, buckets, brushes, etc.
2. Tool preparation: electric drill, hammer, saw, bucket, stirring rod, etc. Steps of making a cement bonsai pot 1. Design and mold making: We need to design the appropriate shape of the bonsai pot according to the size and shape of the plants being planted, and make a mold with plastic film to ensure that the size and shape of the mold meet the design requirements.
2. Mixing cement: Mix cement and river sand according to a certain proportion, add appropriate amount of water and stir evenly. During the mixing process, pay attention to the ratio of cement and river sand to avoid affecting the strength of the cement basin.
3. Filling the mold: Pour the stirred cement into the mold and gently compact it with a wooden stick. Be careful not to pour the cement into the edge of the mold to avoid affecting the shape of the cement basin.
4. Color matching: When the cement is initially set, you can use pigments to color the cement basin and choose a color that is in harmony with the home environment to make the cement basin more ornamental.
5. Curing and maintenance: Place the colored cement basin in a ventilated place and wait for the cement to completely solidify. It usually takes about 24 hours. During this period, keep the cement basin moist to avoid cracks.
6. Demoulding and trimming: After the cement is completely cured, carefully remove the mold. There may be some unevenness in the cement basin, which requires trimming with a hammer, saw and other tools.
7. Plant planting: Put the trimmed cement pot in a suitable position and plant your favorite plants. Pay attention to ensuring that the root system is stretched and the soil is filled in place when planting plants. Precautions for making self-made cement bonsai pots 1. The ratio of cement to river sand should be moderate. Too much or too little will affect the strength of the cement pot.
2. When mixing cement, ensure that cement and river sand are fully mixed to avoid cement agglomeration.
3. When coloring, choose a color that is in harmony with the home environment to avoid being too bright or dazzling.
4. During the curing process, keep the cement basin moist to avoid cracks.
5. When planting plants, pay attention to stretching the root system and filling the soil in place.
Self-made cement bonsai pots are an interesting and practical home decoration activity. By making them by hand, we can create unique bonsai pots and add a touch of color to the home environment. Let us work together to create a beautiful home!