#$%^&*AU2012201457A120121115.pdf#####12 Abstract A method of manufacturing a vessel involves providing a former, applying cementitious slurry to the former and hardening the applied slurry to form the vessel. The vessel preferably comprises a container which can contain a solid and/or a liquid. For example the container may comprise a pot. At least part of the surface of the vessel may be reinforced, for example by applying a reinforcing coating. The coating may comprise a curable coating. An example of a curable coating is an epoxy resin. In addition, reinforcing mesh or cloth may be added to which the curable coating is applied. The cloth or mesh may include fibreglass or polyester. The cloth may be in the form of a strip which is wound about the vessel.1/2 CDC CD * co