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[IBC] oiling mica pots
I tried something on a mica pot a few days ago, thinking of getting
trees ready for the wedding (horrors--one or two will be in mica pots!). I sanded the pot with 150 grit sandpaper, then 300, making sure to sand with the length of the pot in mind so there wouldn't be any wayward scratches. I didn't really bear down, just sanded enough to even out the surface. I then tried rubbing on mineral oil, which I use on unglazed ceramic pots for displays. The mineral oil evaporated fairly quickly, so I tried vegetable oil instead. Works great. The sanding evens out the marks from the molds and gives the pot more of a matte surface as opposed to one that is rather glossy. The oiling gives it a nice low lustre. Has anyone else tried this? Craig Cowing ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] oiling mica pots
Lynn Boyd wrote:
Craig - Yes - I have tried it - and it does improve the look, very temporarily, then collects dust and looks worse than before oiling. Spraying it with water won't wash off the dust. Have you tried shoe polish? Lynn Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA Interesting thought. This isn't long term--just for display. I haven't tried shoe polish. I don't polish my shoes so I don't have any around. I can do you better than that. I don't have any shoes (just sandals) -- but I will have some by mid October, Craig. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] oiling mica pots
Jim Lewis wrote:
Lynn Boyd wrote: Craig - Yes - I have tried it - and it does improve the look, very temporarily, then collects dust and looks worse than before oiling. Spraying it with water won't wash off the dust. Have you tried shoe polish? Lynn Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA Interesting thought. This isn't long term--just for display. I haven't tried shoe polish. I don't polish my shoes so I don't have any around. I can do you better than that. I don't have any shoes (just sandals) -- but I will have some by mid October, Craig. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! Actually, you might be better off not wearing shoes. That way security at the airport won't need to have you take them off! ;0) Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Interesting thought. This isn't long term--just for
display. I haven't tried shoe polish. I don't polish my shoes so I don't have any around. I can do you better than that. I don't have any shoes (just sandals) -- but I will have some by mid October, Craig. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! Actually, you might be better off not wearing shoes. That way security at the airport won't need to have you take them off! ;0) Oh, rest assured that shoes won't enclose my feet until 5 minutes before I step into the Church, Craig. ;-) Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Not all of God's chillun' got shoes -- some of us by choice! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. My trees sit under 2 smallish live oaks and the forest around the house if filled with laurel, willow and water oaks. And squirrels. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. My trees sit under 2 smallish live oaks and the forest around the house if filled with laurel, willow and water oaks. And squirrels. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing Man, that's not true, I have huge oak trees on my property and all property around me!! Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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