JPH0568435A - Production of article like flowerpot or ornament using waste paper - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain the subject article having high toughness, mechanical strength and a rocky appearance by immersing waste paper derived from newspapers or magazines, etc., in water and mixing in e.g. a mixer to effect dissolution, and by incorporating the resultant solution with cement followed by scooping the mixture with a tool such as a spoon and then forming on a workboard. CONSTITUTION:Waste paper 1 derived from newspapers, magazines, etc., is immersed in water 2 for several days followed by agitation using e.g. a mixer to make into a solution 3. This solution is then incorporated with ca. 30wt.% of cement 4 and, if desired with a colorant 5, etc., and made into a slurry 6, which is then scooped using a tool such as a spoon 8 and put around a frame 7 on a workboard 9 to form into a product of desired shape (e.g. ornament, pot for bonsai (artistically shaped small trees)). Then the product is dried completely, thus producing a flowerpot, 'bbonsai' pot, garden stone, decorative stone in a water tank, brick or block by using the above-mentioned waste paper.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for producing flower pots, bonsai pots, stones placed in gardens, ornamental stones in water tanks, bricks, blocks, etc., using waste paper such as newspapers and magazines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, flower pots, bonsai pots, garden stones, ornamental stones in water tanks, bricks, blocks, etc. are made of clay, clay, or cement, and are made from waste paper and cement. Is not found.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention] Since the pollution of garbage has reached the point where it threatens the life of all living things including human beings from the destruction of the living environment, local governments and local residents also take serious measures to reduce the amount of garbage and recycle it. The current situation is to make an effort. The present inventor had previously seriously thought about what to do when he saw a pile of resources that could be reused when he visited a waste treatment plant. Therefore, while thinking that it is possible to reuse paper instead of throwing it away or burning it, it is possible to use resources efficiently without cost and everyone can enjoy the joy of creating things. We found that we can make products such as flowerpots and figurines by using cement and waste paper from newspapers and magazines.

The present invention utilizes waste paper such as newspapers and magazines to
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a flower pot, a bonsai pot, a garden stone, a decorative stone in an aquarium, a brick, a block and the like.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a method for producing a product such as a flowerpot or a figurine using the used paper of the present invention is to soak the used paper such as newspaper or magazine in water and then stir it with a mixer or the like. Melting process, mixing the melted product with cement, scooping the mixed product with a spoon isolator, and using the scooped product, build your favorite bonsai pot, figurine, and other products on the workbench And the step of drying this construct.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, waste paper 1 such as newspapers and magazines is soaked in water 2 for several days, and then stirred with a mixer to dissolve it. It should be noted that decolorization may be applied when the mixture is stirred and dissolved. About 30% of the cement 4 is mixed with the melted material 3. At the time of this mixing, add colorant 5 depending on your preference,
Put glue or hardener. (Neither glue nor hardener is added this time.)

Next, a process for making a bonsai pot using the slurry-like material 6 made as described above will be described. First, the frame 7 is separately formed by using a gold net or a wire, and the frame 7 is placed on the work table 9. If it is small, the frame 7 is not necessary. Next, the slurry 6 is scooped with a spoon 8, and the scooped material is created around the skeleton 7 to create a bonsai pot of a desired shape and build it. If it is not possible to finish this construction all at once, the steps of drying and adding with a spoon are repeated four or five times. When performing this addition work, slurry-like materials of different colors may be used. After the above construction work is completed, the entire product is completely dried to obtain the finished product 10.

The finished product 10 obtained as described above has a flower 1
1 is planted and equipped with decorations 12 etc. to express the elegance of nature, and is therefore used for hobbies such as making an ornamental bonsai 13.

The slurry-like material 6 obtained according to the present invention can be used to make flower pots, garden stones, decorative stones and bricks in water tanks, blocks and the like.

[0010]

[Function] Cement hardens as it dries and becomes stronger,
Paper fibers create toughness and improve drainage. Also,
It is possible to easily give the rocky, rugged feel by simply placing a scooped mass with a spoon or the like on top of which it was previously constructed.

[0011]

Since the method according to the present invention has the above-mentioned structure, it is of course particularly advantageous that the method can greatly contribute to solving the problem of dust and effective use of resources. In the method of the present invention, the step of constructing the product using a spoon, if possible, the old man or the handicapped person can also perform other steps, so that the effect is great and it is useful for preventing blurring and rehabilitation. Is. Moreover, the finished product obtained by the method of the present invention has a taste of solid rock, is stronger than unglazed pots, etc., and is not only tough and strong because it contains paper fibers, it also drains. It is good and grows well in plants. When it is no longer needed, it can be crushed with a hammer and thrown away like sand, and there is no danger of causing dust pollution.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flow sheet showing an example of the method of the present invention for producing a slurry-like material.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where a bonsai pot is made using a slurry-like material and a spoon.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a usage state of a finished product.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Wastepaper 2 Water 3 Melted 4 Cement 5 Colorant 6 Slurry 7 Frame 8 Spoon 9 Worktable 11 Flower 12 Ornament 13 Bonsai

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A step of immersing used paper such as newspapers and magazines in water and then dissolving by stirring with a mixer, a step of mixing cement with the melted material, and scooping the mixed material with a spoon or the like device. The process of constructing a product such as a bonsai pot or figurine of your choice on the work bench using the scooped material, and the process of drying this construct. Production method