How To Make Pot for Mini Bonsai

 How To Make Pot for Mini Bonsai 

How To Make Pot for Mini Bonsai 

 Finding the right pot for you In the art of bonsai,

 the pot forms part of the completed work. The goal is to have a pot that is in harmony with the tree. Various kinds of pots made from different mediums and in different shapes may be used to complement the tree varieties and forms. Just as for large bonsai, pots are available for little bonsai and are known as mame (bean) pots due to their small size, but they may not be readily available near you. When making super-mini bonsai, don’t limit yourself to using bonsai pots. Instead, use small containers that freely express your own sense of style.



Using Items on Hand Pots for super-mini bonsai are not limited to what is sold in stores. Use items you have on hand to make original pots that are always at the ready. Pots that make bonsai care easier Pots with a hole in the base are best as they make watering and drainage easier. However, for sturdy plants such as ivy and succulents which do not need as much attention when it comes to water, it’s possible to use pots that don’t have holes. Bear in mind that although they are small,  mini bonsai can grow to two or more times the height of a tiny pot. Adjust your pot if necessary to ensure a stable base and avoid tip over.

 UNIQUE ARTISAN PIECES

 Mame pots made by ceramic artists can be found on their home pages and so on. As they are one-off works, they may be slightly expensive, but even though they are small, they are good quality, attractive pieces. 

MACHINE MADE POTS 

These simply formed pots are inexpensive and easily accessible. Apart from being stocked at bonsai stores, they are also sold at bonsai fairs and events. 

UNUSUAL POTS 

When viewing and researching small bonsai, you may come across unusual pots such as those shaped like roof tiles, books and so on. Part of the experience is using a pot you really like. 

 THESE CAN BE POTS TOO! 

Here, I’ve used a beautiful shell instead of a pot. As there is no hole in the base, watering can be tricky, but if the plant is sturdy then it should grow without any trouble.

 POT IDEA 1 

Make a hole in a little vessel


Try making a hole in a little dish or plate to use as
a pot. It’s possible to make a hole in earthenware
or pottery, but porcelain is not suitable for this as it
will break.


 Wet and wring it out a rag and place it on the
ground or a stable surface, then place the vessel upside down on top of the rag.

  Place the sharp end of a nail on the spot where


the hole is needed and tap lightly with a hammer. The trick is to not use too much force but
to tap the same spot over and over again.
After about 100 patient taps,
a neat hole is formed.

POT IDEA 2

 












add feet to a thimble Thimbles have rounded bases and are easily tipped over, so use pottery cement to add feet at four spots for stability. It’s fine to make a drainage hole too, but some thimbles may crack easily so it’s OK to leave them intact. A thimble with feet made from pottery cement. Souvenir thimbles from overseas have pretty patterns and are perfect as pots.