Mica epoxy for slabs/pots how to?

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Anyone know how they make those mica epoxy bonsai pots or rock like epoxy slabs? I'm looking for a pourable rock-like epoxy to play around with. Thanks
 

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Anyone know how they make those mica epoxy bonsai pots or rock like epoxy slabs? I'm looking for a pourable rock-like epoxy to play around with. Thanks
If I were to make one with epoxy I would use a silicone mold with a backer.

As for as the mica pots that are available on the market I would imagine those are made with an injection mold die.
 

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I know there are fiberglass repair kits you can buy that would probably work for a slab. I've used them on bathtubs in the distant past, but with some creativity and resin dye a nice slab or even pot shouldn't be too hard.
 

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This is the traditional stuff that's been used to create bonsai slabs for decades. It's usually applied to a wire form, Calcium Aluminate cement:

There are other brands. I've heard it's been used straight without the Portland cement...It can be dyed many different colors, but I think the out of the box color is pretty neutral (brownish)
 

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He is asking about epoxy/resin.
and also about epoxy slabs...Ever seen one?

 
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and also about epoxy slabs...Ever seen one?

Great resources to go down yet another rabbit hole. thanks
 

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You can use this how-to to make molds from whatever pot you would like to clone into mica.


More How-To. You can also explore the different resins/epoxies that they use on their home page.
Did you see the one they made a tail light from, cool stuff there.
 

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I think this one is close to what you are looking for. It is made with cement,
Did you see the one they made a tail light from, cool stuff there.
Yes, that's how I found their website a few years back. I was looking at a way to redo the Holden Monaro center section for my GTO with lights in the middle. They also have one for replacing a glass or faded headlight cover.
 
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Anyone know how they make those mica epoxy bonsai pots or rock like epoxy slabs? I'm looking for a pourable rock-like epoxy to play around with. Thanks
Anyone know how they make those mica epoxy bonsai pots or rock like epoxy slabs? I'm looking for a pourable rock-like epoxy to play around with. Thanks
Did you or does anyone know where I can find or order fondu ciment?
 
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Anyone know how they make those mica epoxy bonsai pots or rock like epoxy slabs? I'm looking for a pourable rock-like epoxy to play around with. Thanks
I got a book with some, detailed instructions.
 

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Great resources to go down yet another rabbit hole. thanks
What a surprise to see something I wrote being suggested to others here. Nao: I am using portland cement mixed 1:1 with expanded glass microbeads from a company called Poraver, engineering teams compete each year on creating cement canoes here in Canada with that stuff. It makes lightweight and very strong concrete, resistant to freeze/thaw cycles.
 

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Now that this came up again, I got to thinking more about it.

Based on drilling some holes in my mica pots, I think the mica is mostly for color. So I'm guessing a standard procedure of casting resin in a mould, and mixing in mica powder for color.

What kind of resin, I have no idea.
 
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