Alternative to cut paste??

[BillyBonesBonsai]

What are the Alternatives

 

[Shinjuku]

For me, cut paste is cheap and easy to get. Amazon sells it, and a little container lasts a long time. So for me, I haven’t seen a need for an alternative. I know that some people use wood glue, even Elmer’s glue, and they claim good results. Here’s some more info:

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/whats-your-cut-paste-recipe.26686/

 

[Walter Pall]

Vaseline or milking fat (what farmers use to oil the tits) No kidding. MUCH better and cheaper thtn anything else.

 

[BillyBonesBonsai]

Vaseline or milking fat (what farmers use to oil the tits) No kidding. MUCH better and cheaper thtn anything else.

I was thinking Vaseline, but wasn't sure

 

[BillyBonesBonsai]

For me, cut paste is cheap and easy to get. Amazon sells it, and a little container lasts a long time. So for me, I haven’t seen a need for an alternative. I know that some people use wood glue, even Elmer’s glue, and they claim good results. Here’s some more info:

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/whats-your-cut-paste-recipe.26686/

Being in South africa i wouldn't have a clue where to get it and i live in a pretty remote location so online shopping isn't really an option

 

[BillyBonesBonsai]

Vaseline or milking fat (what farmers use to oil the tits) No kidding. MUCH better and cheaper thtn anything else.

Do you use any of these Alternatives?

 

[theone420]

You could always copy and paste and if you dont want what you copied just delete it. but I think Cut and paste is easier it eliminates that extra step of deleting the unwanted text.

Oh cut paste not cut and paste...... I forgot this is my Bonsai forums never-mind.

But I do like @Walter Pall suggestions. that is what i would try if I didnt have cut paste.

 

[Hartinez]

I like to use beeswax. Not quite as foolproof as it needs to be somewhat warm to work it, but I like it.

 

[milehigh_7]

The blood of my enemies. Scabs up nice.

 

[BillyBonesBonsai]

I like to use beeswax. Not quite as foolproof as it needs to be somewhat warm to work it, but I like it.

That sounds like a nice option, always loved beeswax

 

[Shinjuku]

Vaseline or milking fat (what farmers use to oil the tits) No kidding. MUCH better and cheaper thtn anything else.

Walter Pall says it. That settles it.

 

[thumblessprimate1]

Wood glue

 

[Adair M]

There’s “electrical putty”, or “duct seal” sold at the hardware store. Stays soft.

 

[milehigh_7]

There’s “electrical putty”, or “duct seal” sold at the hardware store. Stays soft.

I have recently taken to mixing some neem oil into it per @markyscott

 

[Walter Pall]

Do you use any of these Alternatives?

Usually I use NOTHING. It is state of the art since twenty years to usually not use any sealant in gardening. This has not yet leaked through to the bonsai scene.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Milking fat or union/udder-cream as it's locally called, contains triclosan as well, an antibiotic.
But I've had good results with vaseline as well.
Candle wax can be used too, and so can parafilm ( a bit more expensive).

 

[peterbone]

Gasket sealant from most auto shops.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

Plumbing putty from your hardware store.

 

[Mash]

Elmers waterproof wood glue. dries clear and makes a nice hard sealed surface.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Though I don't use it for cut-paste on bonsai, I will just say that beeswax also has antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

I only use cut-paste on deciduous trees, and only for big cuts.