ali-s Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Does anyone have clear, simple instructions for making paper pots? Preferably with step by step pictures I would quite like one of these but they are a bit pricey Please note I am useless at origami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I would love one of those too Ali but i just save the toilet roll insides instead!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I use yoghurt pots. They are the perfect size, the earth slides out fairly easily when you are ready to pot on and they can be either reused or recycled. That wooden shaper thingy is very pretty, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I use yoghurt pots too, but when we went to Ryton last autumn, they were teaching the children how to make origami square ones, but it was pretty complicated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi Ali! Its a bit difficult to describe, but the paper pots take seconds to make. You cut the paper to 1 1/2 times the circumference of the round bit (with the handle) As high as the lower part of the round bit that fits in the base, plus an extra 3 cm or so. Then wrap the sheet of paper (I used 2 sheets together) around the lower bit and push into the base. I used them last year and they were fab. Re reading this sounds awful, but it really is simple to make. C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I can make paper cups, which do just the job! Don't know how to describe it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Would love to make the paper pots too as they look great! But I must admit to being a yoghurt pot and toilet roll holder gal myself - no fiddly complicated instructions to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Yup, we collect up the loo roll tubes, and use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 *dum question alert* So all your look roll fanatics.... how to make the bottom to stop the soil falling out...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 We snip up the bottom, then fold it over (ooo-eeerrrr, that sounds painful!) Not the best description! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 http://www.4ormore.co.uk/rollyourown.htm I'm going to use my log maker this year It was rubbish at making logs so may as well have a use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Wow Bronze....ta! I've got a log maker too. It's about as much use as a one legged man in an a**e kicking contest. Feel really conned about being tricked into buying it! Grrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I have the aforementioned paper potter and refuse to use it anymore. Whilst it was easy to make the pots i found that i had to leave lots of room around each one for air to circulate or else mould would grow on them which is very off-putting! I expect its just me being hopeless at planting seeds but now i use good old seed trays which are thoroughly washed and reused each time. I am also using tall coir pots for my carrots, hoping that i can start them off at home and then plant the whole thing out. Our allotment has heavy clay soil which doesn't warm up til June! I'm far too impatient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Found this on 'tinternet....makes square ones! square paper pots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 Thanks for all the ideas on making paper pots I found this site www.ehow.com/how_1745_create-seed-starting.html I am going to make a selection of pots, just need to collect enough loo roll tubes and newspapers. What an exciting life I lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Is it me?......I can't get your link to work ali-s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Works fine for me Egluntine - you must have caught some gremlins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted February 17, 2007 Author Share Posted February 17, 2007 It's working for me Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I wonder if my firewall is to fierce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Yep...its my firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I've just made a pot and I'm quite surprised at how good it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Which method did you use Martin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 The one from the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Which link Martin...there are three. Bronze's, one I posted myself and ali-s's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I didn't realise there was three! I used the first one, bronze's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
