Jesmonite AC730 Terracotta Pots

Hey my lovelies, I hope you are all well. In this video I am sharing with you how I made these Jesmonite AC730 Terracotta Pots. I have been so excited to try the AC730 Terracotta and it did not disappoint.
Jesmonite AC730 is an ideal product for garden planters and pots. Sealed with the AC730 sealer. will be ideal as a statement home decor piece.
The Jesmonite AC730 seen in the video can be purchased directly from Polysill UK at
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Measuring:
for AC100:
Fill your mould with water.
weigh the water.
divide that number by 2.
This will give you the Liquid needed for the AC100.
multiply by 2.5 for the powder measuremnt.
For the AC730 ...
Take that overall measurement from the AC100 and add 200g.
Take that measurement and divide by 6. This will give you your ONE PART.
AC730 is one part liquid to five parts powder.
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[@karenlloyd16]

They look beautiful Claire.

[@denisewoodley7785]

Much prefer the smooth rather than the texture but I absolutely love love love your channels well done u xx

[@heidipingu]

Oh no. More things to buy. Hehe. Stunning. Thank you

[@amethyst1826]

Ikr! I've already bought the large pyramid mould this week!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

ha ha ha sorrreeeeee haaa xx So glad you love them .. they are so Earthy xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

ohhh You did ? so cool ay x

[@sandyeubanks4972]

That is very pretty

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much Sandy x

[@petragerbracht]

I love the round one ❤️ Great video, Claire ❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much Petra ! 😊

[@Timetravel1111]

Hello from finally raining 🌧⚡️⚡️ thunder and Thor lightning today in Minneapolis!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Jody ... ohhh yay to rain ! it is so hard when its been dry for so long x

[@Toonpish]

Great video Claire. I always learn a lot from your videos about jez. Great new mould and the terracotta is cool although the granite one is my favourite so far. 😀👍❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much lovely xx yeh the Granite was special :) xxx

[@LiveItLikeLisa]

Love the terracotta look. These turned out lovely and there’s just something about this colour that goes so well with green plants. They turned out so good. Great job lovely. Now to go make myself a chocolate cake 😂

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

haaaa Chocolate cake would win over these for sure .. now I want some ! haaaaa yeh these are proper mediterranean looking arent they ... I can imagine them with Olive Trees in x

[@tanyahamilton5902]

Brilliant…..love it. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Tanya xxx so glad you like them xxx

[@johnniewornstaff221]

Love these terracotta pots. So unique ❤️🤎🤍

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Johnnie :) xx

[@mizzuzie3338]

Terracotta is my favorite colour for planters, it goes so well with green plants! This actually makes me more curious to try jesmonite for myself.

[@amethyst1826]

Jesmonite is very easy to use.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much Mizz ... yeh I was so happy with this effect for sure xx

[@LiveSleepResin]

Mmmmmm chocolate mooouuuussseee. Gotta go get me some now. Absolutely stunning hon. Looove x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much babe ... yeh it really did look like Chocolate mousse ayyyy

[@steveellis8746]

Great product... drainage holes for outside use, no holes for inside😊.. these could be painted on the outside surface with natural yoghurt to promote lichen growth for an aged look if to be used outside 😊

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Oh Steve yes totally .. holes would be needed for outside but the yoghurt is a great idea ! xx

[@steveellis8746]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner I used to make planters for the garden from a mix of sand cement and coir compost.. when set it looked like granite and dabbed the outside with the yoghurt.. a few weeks and the lichen started to thrive.. just needed a spray with water in hot weather until established.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@steveellis8746 ohhhh I will have to make an outdoor pot and use this x

[@patriciaharkin1571]

😂😂😂 Stop with the chocolate references, will you, I'm drooling here! Seriously though, these are lovely Claire. FYI, but your vinegar from a catering supplier if you can, I use vinegar for cleaning and laundry, so I buy it in 5lt bottles and it works out much cheaper. I know vinegar is not expensive but every little saving helps.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Patricia, my mind always goes back to food haaaa :) xx That is a great tip thank you ... I have literally just bought 3 new bottles x

[@painterscastle]

I buy 5l containers of white vinegar from Chinese supermarkets definately works out cheaper.

[@morishakalyan6100]

Love them 😍 you’re a trooper for getting through that vinegar smell

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Morisha xxx yes it was painful ... I do have a respirator but keep forgetting to put it on haaaaaa

[@Spiceyspiney]

Very late catching up today. These are absolutely gorgeous!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks so much Mary xxx

[@ps3845]

I'm with you I prefer the smooth finish but love the the rectangle mold definately a house brick would look great on a kitchen window sill with herbs in but as usual great video claire

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy PS ... oh you just reminded me to check my e mails .... Yes it would work well as a herb planter x

[@sunitasuri7626]

Lovely pots. Unfortunately do not have access to 730. But enjoy watching you create. Thanks for sharing.❤️❤️❤️❤️😀😀

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thanks Sunita, ohhh you don't ? that is a shame x

[@sunitasuri7626]

I got the 100 from Canada but not the 730. I am very happy to get at least some Jesmonite.

[@AndreaHernandez-lh6vj]

When you talked about a cake I looked at the coffee dessert I was eating while I was watching your video 😂😂 pretty much the same thing.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ohhhh Andrea ... now I want a Chocolate Coffee dessert :) xxx

[@jessaminstewart8241]

So interested to try the AC730. It looks amazing. Have you done any comparisons of how waterproof it is vs AC100? With the extra 200g, the amount extra would vary depending on your mould size. 200g extra in a mould that takes 1326g AC100 is approx an extra 15% (200 ÷1,326 ×100=15.08%). So if you were using a mould that took 350g AC100, you'd want to add 52.5g extra for the AC730 (15% of 350g=52.5g). Hope that makes sense 🙈 Having said all that, I've just had a look at the Jesmonite calculator and it has an AC730 setting, so you can work it out from the water weight, same as the AC100.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy Jessamin, omg it has a calculator ? you are a star !! that is already impressive math skills you have there ha x It is so fun to work with and so different to the AC730 ... I have not yet tested them for waterproofness no x

[@jessaminstewart8241]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner I could no longer resist and have just ordered myself some to try out 😆

[@serahall4838]

Love the terracotta! I think maybe I hadn’t mixed the ac730 long enough too! With the terracotta I prefer before etching. Can you just leave it without etching? I have tried but the flexiseal sealer just rubbed off… so what is best? Any ideas? Great video as always xxx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Sera, ohhh you tried ? that is good to know ! I would just say use AC100 with the Terracotta pigment if you want an indoor smooth pot x

[@kimsmith1292]

Hi Claire I love your videos and you have inspired me to try Jesmonite. Do you know if you can add pigments to AC730? I fancy making a marble look by adding a small amount of black.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy Kim .. thank you so much ! yes you can add pigments to AC730 I have not tried it yet but you can xx

[@kimsmith1292]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner thank you, I may give it a go on something small. xx

[@paulinefletcher]

Hi Claire, question do you have to give them a vinegar bath i liked them before that don't get me wrong I liked the way they turned out but was more drawn to them before the bath xx

[@serahall4838]

Same question 🙋🏻‍♀️ xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy Pauline, no if you just wanted smooth you probably wouldnt have to give them a bath at all .. but if you wanted them as indoor planters then you may as well use AC100 with the Terracotta pigment x

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thanks Sera .. hope you can see the reply I have written here x

[@christinahutchison3967]

Is the jesmonite as porous as Terracotta for plant pots. They are outstanding.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyy lovely, no not at all ... once sealed these will not soak up water like real terracotta x

[@artycrafty9209]

Fab video as always Claire, like the idea of the marble 730 mmmmmm! I was wondering if it is just the acid in the vinegar which does the etching and whether citric acid e.g. powder mixed with water to a similar strength as the vinegar or even stronger would do the same job without the horrendous aroma? think it might be worth a little experiment me thinks!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely ... thanks so much ! glad you loved it xx oooo yeh I have no idea ... my respirator has to go on so quick ! i keep forgetting to put it on haaaaa

[@artycrafty9209]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner If I find out it works you will be the first to hear! Note to self I must remember to put my respirator on!!! teee heee!

[@amethyst1826]

"Little silicone...things!" I could hear the cogs turning as Claire tried to think of the name, or something more descriptive! 😆😆

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

ha ha so true !! my brain just betrays me sometimes haaaa

[@IndigenousArtst]

I have never used Jesmonite, but I was wondering, can you just leave it without the vinegar if you want the really smooth finish like you had at first?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Hey Molly .. yes I believe you can .. if you don't need something that is totally waterproof then you could just use AC100 with the Terracotta pigment x

[@chungc6552]

I found a lot of fun watching your videos. One thing I'm curious, do you think ac730 is able to make terrazzo chips? thanks for all the videos!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyyy my lovely ... Ohhh I have not tried using Ac730 for Terrazzo chips .. maybe I could do that and do a video if it works xx

[@user-vd1uw5lz3v]

Hi Claire! I’m one of your subscriber. I’d like to ask you about the vinegar. I’m not from UK, but I wanna use vinegar too like your pots. If I could use it, any type of vinegar? Or just distilled malt vinegar do you think? Hope you reply me back pls😂😂

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely, I would try any WHITE vinegar if you can. The Brown Malt I am not sure if it works xxx The White vinegar is less smelly too ... I mean ... It is VERY smelly but less than Brown xx

[@user-vd1uw5lz3v]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner Hi Claire! I tried the white vinegar, and it works!!! Thank you for feed back me!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

@@user-vd1uw5lz3v ahhhh that is great.... it worked great for me so I am really happy it worked for you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jasminekaur7092]

Hiya, Is terracotta a heavy material to work with? I wanted to make some light weight but durable plant pots but I’m struggling to find the right material. Thank you

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy Jasmine, Jesmonite is very heavy i'km afraid certainly not light weight at all xxx

[@observantpolymath]

Could you please break down the measurements in the captions? It’s hard to keep track of it while watching your video

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

hey lovely ... here is the formula: Fill your mould with water. weigh the water. divide that number by 2. This will give you the Liquid needed for the AC100. multiply by 2.5 for the powder measuremnt. For the AC730 ... take that overall measurement from the AC100 and add 200g. take that measurement and divide by 6. This will give you your ONE PART. AC730 is one part liquid to five parts powder. I hope this helps. xx

[@observantpolymath]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner thanks so much 🙏 I hope it works as I can’t afford to waste any materials 😬

[@ioanna_h243]

Hi! I use cement with water to create my coasters and candle pots..i just realized that cement and concrete are not the same🤣Is it ok for my creations to use just cement or i must mix it with anything else?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely, I really don't know the heat properties of cement and concrete but as they are used in houses my guess is they could be candles ... however I would have to say check with the supplier x