Neo Pots are nice Part II

[Vanda lover]

I love it! I need to get some polymer clay, and also the Darwinara that I have been wanting. It would be cool to do the pot in colours that would go with a blue darwinara

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

Ryan I followed your instructions and finally made a pot without bumps, being lopsided, and all around better construction. Thank you bunches. Now I need to do some painting but it will be simple because I'd hate to mess this one up. I still need a new mold but have been too busy to go looking for one.


5/28/2013 by Ginger 935, on Flickr

Need to do some sanding


Neo pot by Ginger 935, on Flickr

Wow look at how smooth it turned out


Neo pot by Ginger 935, on Flickr

Looks good. I like the cork screw rim, a neat variation on the rope rim. I like your choice of colors too. Are you ready to try some lattice work? Glad the pull and stretch method worked for you, too! Worked great for me, too. I did it the first time and was like, duh! So simple!

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

I love it! I need to get some polymer clay, and also the Darwinara that I have been wanting. It would be cool to do the pot in colours that would go with a blue darwinara

Find a pot you like, line it with foil, and get forming!

[Red Orchid]

I never would have figured out to stretch the clay...never. Lol. That is all your doing. I also have no idea of how to do lattice except on a pie crust. You asked me when I did my first pot if I was pleased with it. I can truly answer that question now. I am pleased with the structure. I learned that baking the main part of the pot just enough for it to harden then do the rim and feet is magic. To think two weeks ago I was searching eBay for a pot under $60. Haha that is over.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

I never would have figured out to stretch the clay...never. Lol. That is all your doing. I also have no idea of how to do lattice except on a pie crust. You asked me when I did my first pot if I was pleased with it. I can truly answer that question now. I am pleased with the structure. I learned that baking the main part of the pot just enough for it to harden then do the rim and feet is magic. To think two weeks ago I was searching eBay for a pot under $60. Haha that is over.

Lattice is easy if you have the right tools and a steady hand. Oh and patience! I use a dremel to drill the holes but you could use other means. And lattice doesn't need to be uniform either, I just prefer it.

Quay and I have been discussing using decals and have grabbed a few good graphics off google.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Nice job!! I'm still painting that pot I got from Glenn. And I have yet to paint the one I got from Ryan, I think I'm gonna go with cherry blossoms on this one!

I have some clay all I need is some time!!

.. And oh yeah, A TUTORIAL! still waiting!

[Red Orchid]

Bob I have been taking the tips Ryan has posted and they all work beautifully. Btw, I just finished cherry blossoms on the pot I made today. What fun! I will post it once the paint dries and I glaze it. It turned out so so but I like painting regardless of the outcome. . It is relaxing.

[Pilot]

Bob Quay, you'll get your tutorial.

If nothing else, Quay is persistent That's meant as a compliment, of course!

Quay keep us updated on your painting. i wish I were better with mine but I guess practice makes it better. I think the newest pot will be lattice again, but different colors. Maybe I'll try a new pot tomorrow with my 60D recording the different steps. I'm thinking a youtube post.


Ginger-- where are the pics?

[Red Orchid]

Ryan I am on eBay trying to get an orchid....hee hee so much for being banned .

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Yeah I won a 6 fan Byakko and a small Hisui. If I was bidding against an Orchid Boarder....so sorry.

[Call_Me_Bob]

if annoying counts as persistent, then sure, I'm persistent!

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

Ryan I am on eBay trying to get an orchid....hee hee so much for being banned .

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Yeah I won a 6 fan Byakko and a small Hisui. If I was bidding against an Orchid Boarder....so sorry.

NICE!! Post pics when they come! My Hisui is in spike maybe yours will bloom soon too!