Author Topic: Stuck Pots (Read 4763 times)

duh · « **on:** Mar 31, 2010, 10:00:59 AM »

Being really brilliant, I nested some clay pots. Now they are absolutely stuck together and I can't get them apart. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this?

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Wrennie · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 31, 2010, 10:03:43 AM »

Sometimes wiggling them works. Maybe soak them in water? {shrug}

Dianna · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 31, 2010, 10:08:26 AM »

Maybe lubricate them with something? WD40? I have always just wiggled mine apart...

Penny · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 31, 2010, 10:10:12 AM »

Yep....try soaking them for a few minutes in hot water, and they should seperate.

bestofour · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 31, 2010, 11:02:27 AM »

did they separate?

Dianna · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 31, 2010, 11:07:25 AM »

Soap might work and would clean your pots a little more, too...

Penny · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 07:04:31 AM »

Yes, keeping your pots clean is key....or try taking a few pieces of papertowel, and place between next time you go to stack them, and they shouldnt stick.

duh · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 09:45:01 AM »

I've got bubble wrap to put between them if I ever get them apart. I haven't discovered my WD40 yet but I know where the soap is. I'm going to try that. Cross your fingers for me.

These are so stuck they won't even wiggle.

barleychown · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 09:47:05 AM »

are they wet?

duh · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 10:41:11 AM »

The soap didn't work they are still stuck tight.

bestofour · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 10:45:27 AM »

wonder if you sit them outside and see what the weather does to them. Check a few times a day.

duh · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 04:59:09 PM »

They are outside, and I'll definitely check them. Hoping the soap gets in there and breaks the seal.

Bonnie · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 01, 2010, 09:03:19 PM »

I read that you could put them in the freezer for a couple of hours and they would come apart real easy. I don't know if it really works, but if all else fails it might be worth a try.

duh · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 02, 2010, 12:29:16 PM »

Interesting I'll try that. Thank you for the tip.

Penny · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 02, 2010, 07:44:04 PM »

Hopefully one of these tips have worked.

I know once i had some stuck together and i rolled them a few times across the grass and it helped.......good luck.

Bonnie · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 05, 2010, 05:21:50 PM »

Are the pots still stuck?

duh · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 05, 2010, 08:04:52 PM »

The pots are stuck. I can't try the freezer thing until I transplant the panzies I have in them somewhere else.

I think rolling them on the ground might work for the plastic but not necessarily for the clay pots.

Penny · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 06, 2010, 06:55:52 AM »

These were clay Tammy, i think the dirt/grit residue inside works to loosen them.

duh · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 06, 2010, 08:56:20 AM »

Really? I never would have thought of that. I'll give it a try after I transplant the panzies.

Penny · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 06, 2010, 08:57:24 AM »

It worked for me, so hopefully it will do the trick for you too Tammy.

bestofour · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 17, 2010, 12:46:46 PM »

wonder whatever happened with the stuck pots.

duh · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 18, 2010, 04:31:29 AM »

They are still stuck. There has just been so much to do.

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