Hi All!

Has anyone used this product, the Cutting Globe?

I came across it last night and it seems like a solid product despite the wonky website and marketing.

Here is a link: http://thecuttingglobe.com/about-globes/

I am thinking about getting them despite my initial urge to buy easter eggs for 10 cents a piece, the 5 euro + shipping might be a little too much but if others on the Forum have had success I may be more inclined to.

- Dom

 

Save some money and check out this thread. It's a well covered subject but Leon did a good job with the tutorial.

Fool proof air layer idea

I'd have to use the Easter eggs, especially when the guy doing the demo says, "They're basically like a little plastic egg." 

Calvin,

I am going to go with the tupperware teqnique, the globe has better aesthetics, I'll give them that though.

Cheryl,

I might do it just to see what happens with the raster eggs.

Thanks for the input guys!

Dom

Thats nice I definitely would like to get some of those Apparently the company is working on getting them to the US Check out the video 

Hey Dave,

I am following the company on their Twitter page - if they announce American distribution I will let you know.

What is you email? I am pretty sold on them.

Dom

That's cool, an air layer form! Dido on Leon's post mentioned above

Hey Dom just click on my screen name and you can email me there 

I did a little searching around and found this 4" fillable christmas ornaments ??? 

 

Here's a good one, I have been using them  on our trees. We will air layer more than 500 branches.
http://www.partycity.com/product/red+ball+favor+container.do?kwid=red%20ball%20favor%20container%2012ct&qcid=&ref=ci&extcmp=pla%7CGoogle&gclid=CKKY4I_pt88CFQp3fgodwRcOAQ#Black
Just drill the hole on either one side ONLY. so the screwing the other part wont damage the branch from the top and bottom.
Good luck :)

Wow Frank!

That's the way to go. 90 cents a piece, you can't beat it. Thank you!

Dom

At the dollar shop you could pick up four (+1) containers for $1. The only thing you need to do is burn a hole of desired size on both sides and you're set.

Leon's post mentioned above has an interesting way if cutting them.

Hi These are used in the UK for vending machines various sizes are available depending on what you put inside the larger ones can also be used as a saving ball for loose change as they have a slot cut into the top if you look at the tape it says water here all they are doing is cutting a hole on both sides for the branch to go through 

Leon's post is wonderful but we are always open to new ideas Hell look at how many different ways there are to start cuttings 

Dom did you figure out how to email me? 

pieman Thats interesting I'm trying to decide which one is better screw together or snap together? 

If you are only doing a few air layers nearly anything will do. Water bottle, Deli container, solo cups, nearly anything. I've been thinking of doing something like the egg but much cheaper and on a much larger scale. I stumbled across this website. Maybe someone who has a lot of air layers to do will find a product helpful.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/64-oz-plastic-containers.html

Hey All,

I think that the biggest advantage of the globes is that the aesthetics make them easier to put on a friends tree if they are doing you a favor and letting you air layer off of their plant. A setup with tupperware might be a harder sell; so in the case of people like me who depend on others a bit more I think this is the way to go.

Dom

Good point Dave!

Don't forget Dom that you have to cover the air layer "unit" with aluminum foil regardless of the shape.

To prevent loss of moisture correct?

Try searching in eBay.co.uk for "vending machine capsules",if you can find someone who ships to the US you can buy basically the same thing and all you need to do is drill the right size holes with a power tool and you have the same thing

There you go,there are folks selling these in the states as well
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151304318394

The aluminum soil is to block the sun and keep the air layer cooler. That in turn keeps the moisture in by preventing evaporation. Also if you have a clear container, you can peel back the aluminum foil and check on the progress of your roots. Good luck.

Just found they have a Facebook page with allot of info https://www.facebook.com/thecuttingglobe/

I like this idea, Sas. I will definately try AL again.