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Man earthgirl, you have hit the nail smack on the head with the beadwork thing.

In the beginning... I made bonsai stands. I made alot. I never payed much attention to the bottom of the stand. I mean in the way of finish, sanding to very fine detail, that sort of thing.

I began to notice that every time I brought a group to a club meeting for sale, the first thing that someone would do is not scrutinize the top, but turn it over and look the bottom over. I have never thought about why there is so much fascination with the botom of a stand. I guess people want to know the same thing, if I am willing to spend some time on a portion no one will ever see, I must take pride in my work.

I make my bottoms a whole lot better now.

BTW, I need more input on this cheerleader thing? This is pretty exciting!

Al

22-Jul-2005	#4
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,466	Man earthgirl, you have hit the nail smack on the head with the beadwork thing. In the beginning... I made bonsai stands. I made alot. I never payed much attention to the bottom of the stand. I mean in the way of finish, sanding to very fine detail, that sort of thing. I began to notice that every time I brought a group to a club meeting for sale, the first thing that someone would do is not scrutinize the top, but turn it over and look the bottom over. I have never thought about why there is so much fascination with the botom of a stand. I guess people want to know the same thing, if I am willing to spend some time on a portion no one will ever see, I must take pride in my work. I make my bottoms a whole lot better now. BTW, I need more input on this cheerleader thing? This is pretty exciting! Al __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!