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Creating a Landscape Container out of Concrete [Great for Penjing or bonsai forests]



Most bonsai pots are fairly traditional in shape and size. So what to do when you have the need for a large landscape container for a forest or penjin planting, and perhaps even a cliff or rock? Make one yourself of course!

There are many approaches to doing this. Some will use composite plastics or thermal plastics and fiberglass hulls. In this video I will use a concrete base over a steel frame.

Main ingredient is outdoor tile glue, and outdoor Grout with an additive to make it water resistant (normally used in concrete/cement for basement construction).

Step by step explanation on how I do this.

15 Comments

  2. AbydosianChulac2

    Oh, wow, I'm loving these shapes. I've never seen anything like it; it is absolutely fantastic. What was the material you added to make the cement waterproof?
    Because the small mesh is so stiff and prone to cutting fingers, have you ever tried filling the holes of the largest mesh with something like papier-mâché before adding the concrete?

  8. Chris Lewis

    Definitely want to try this one day! Thanks for the instructions 🙂 I have this vision of making something with a hint of Kimura. Going to try cutting up /sculpting aerated concrete blocks first as I can't find lumps of pumice!

  10. Gaye Fanner

    Bravo Jelle, the most inspiring concrete ‘pot’ I’ve seen n you clearly have an artistic bent despite your denial ! I liked this video very much, thanx n God bless you 🙏✝️ ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️

  11. John Pereira

    Really great video. Great idea. Very artistic. I just wish I knew what materials you added to the cement

  12. Mandy Hernon

    Looking forward to you adding trees to this, definitely a "different display" . Well done, looks like you have inspired a lot of people to try this style.

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