AusBonsai

I would like to make some feet for a freeform stand.

Is making the putty as simple as adding water (cold or warm?) bit by bit until it reaches a clay like consistency for molding?

Please explain Are you actually talking about akadamia for potting...and if so...what is the purpose of this. Has it got something to do with what Glenda was talking about re it being a repellant for bugs???
Loretta

Anja wrote:I would like to make some feet for a freeform stand.

Is making the putty as simple as adding water (cold or warm?) bit by bit until it reaches a clay like consistency for molding?

I was told that you just mix clay with water and vinegar and add some toilet paper and mix them well.

Loretta wrote:Please explain Are you actually talking about akadamia for potting...and if so...what is the purpose of this. Has it got something to do with what Glenda was talking about re it being a repellant for bugs???
Loretta

Loretta, the sifted Akadama dust can be used to make clay / putty / muck. I merely want to add a leg to raise one side of a petrified wood stand to lean on without scratching the base.

I found a short video by Lindsay Farr on how to make muck.

http://www.bonsaifarm.tv/demo/makingmuk-1.wmv

Kvan, thank you. I'll give it a try.

Loretta wrote:Please explain Are you actually talking about akadamia for potting...and if so...what is the purpose of this. Has it got something to do with what Glenda was talking about re it being a repellant for bugs???
Loretta

Loretta - it is the diatomite that is reported as being a bug repellant.

glenda

Make putty from "Aka"
that happened at the Footscray football club

Thanks Anja

Sorry Glenda

Loretta

Thats interesting. I was just wondering what would happen if I added some of the Akadama dust to some of my clay. Might have to try some.