Has anyone tried dirt for molds yet? That's what I been using and it works great. You can dig holes for molds, or I prefer mounding the dirt just need to be moist to work with. Cover with thin plastic. mix and spread use a plant tag for a gauge mark 1 1.5or 2 inch with a marker on the stick to check thickness. just push the stick in random places to check for thickness. You can really make some nice dish garden pots.

Randy can you show us some pictures of the finished product using that method. Sounds very interesting. Do you have any trouble with them cracking or breaking?

No cracking or breaking. I can take pictures tomorrow I have one on a mold that needs to come out. I can show the mold too!It's really easy comes right off the mold you can make different shapes also.

Here is a older one over 2 years old this one.

Very pretty Randy. Looks like you've got a technique down to a science. I really like the different colors and textures of semps in it.

Time for a new thread. Here is the new one. http://cubits.org/sedumandsemp...

Photo S. hirta sobolifer 6/27/2010

Randy, I've never tried using dirt but I have used damp sand in the same way. That container is really nice! Would love to see more!

Here is another small pot these are only about 4 inches deep. Wish I new the name of this one.

I need the recipe and Pictures, please. I had to recycle my round one, Now it's sorta square.
Not going to look and need more plastic. Going to save grocery bags for liners.

Grocery bags will work great. Just be sure that the printing isn't against your tufa since it can come off onto your piece.

Randy has said he'll share pictures, so they should be coming soon.

Durn!! may have goofed up on one. Oh, well, I'll use it anyway. Gotta wait!!

YEAH!! Can't wait to see more photos Randy.

Here is the mold, sand sounds really good but i need a bunch so i am using dirt.

Here is the dish its still green but I like to remove them to smooth the edges.

Fresh off the mold needs cleaned up i use a piece of concrete to knock the edges back.

You put the plastic in ,then pour the mix over it, then yo let it cure in the hole, Right???
NICE!!!!

Now I use a wet sponge or cloth on edges and rub it till smooth. Now it is ready to cure or plant if you cant wait!! Like Me!!!

Yes push it on the mold about a inch and a half to 2 inch thick for large ones.

That is huge, but I sure do like it.

How long do you wait before you take it out???