tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post1158800467605091526..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: Making hypertufa pots—day 2 updateGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-89751680088304898892014-04-21T02:23:56.083-07:002014-04-21T02:23:56.083-07:00I agree with the blowtorch idea. Just skim over it...I agree with the blowtorch idea. Just skim over it and they're gone. Do it early so the pots can continue on a natural aging process. Love all your sizes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598821230838122631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50882980594153506452014-02-26T10:24:59.014-08:002014-02-26T10:24:59.014-08:00These look fabulous Gerhard, nice job! The squares...These look fabulous Gerhard, nice job! The squares and rectangles are great shapes. So how long do you think you'll wait to plant them?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-31483052480973017752014-02-24T15:10:38.739-08:002014-02-24T15:10:38.739-08:00I can't wait for some blow torch action!I can't wait for some blow torch action!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76503845811339618772014-02-24T15:10:01.226-08:002014-02-24T15:10:01.226-08:00Thank you for the great tip! No, I'm not parti...Thank you for the great tip! No, I'm not particularly fond of perlite but I didn't know you can use vermiculite. I even have some vermiculite on hand. Will try it next time!Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-11080803105648453592014-02-24T15:07:03.296-08:002014-02-24T15:07:03.296-08:00Looking good!
Ah, the closeup shots reminded me: ...Looking good!<br /><br />Ah, the closeup shots reminded me: if you don't like the look of the perlite -- if it's too white for your tastes -- try vermiculite instead. Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-76185703855884196682014-02-24T02:00:41.449-08:002014-02-24T02:00:41.449-08:00Looks good Gerhard, and using the wire brush has m...Looks good Gerhard, and using the wire brush has made a noticeable difference too. And just to echo Alison, yes you can easily remove those nylon fibres with a little blowtorch. Looking forward to seeing your pots planted up!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-86750888761783053682014-02-23T15:58:07.254-08:002014-02-23T15:58:07.254-08:00Alison, that's a fantastic idea! I do have a c...Alison, that's a fantastic idea! I do have a creme brulee torch, and I always look for ways to use it (it works great on weeds in hard to reach places).Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-28436928063520803992014-02-23T15:51:54.481-08:002014-02-23T15:51:54.481-08:00I think I've read somewhere that you can use a...I think I've read somewhere that you can use a blowtorch to burn those fibers that are sticking out. Or maybe just a creme brulee torch, if you don't have a blowtorch.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com