I guess, just because you're creating a forest, doesn't mean that the individual trees shouldn't be as developed as possible.
The slab was a lucky find and I decided then and there I would like to create a forest. Mallsai elms come in all different shapes and sizes and they are very cheap, so they were the obvious choice for this project.
The shape of the slab already partially dictates the general shape of the forest. So essentially the whole things was done backa**wards. First the pot, then the design, and lastly the trees.
It did allow me to concentrate fully on selecting the trees I would need for the forest design, as well as the placement of the trees during the workshop.
I think this is mostly why it turned out as good as it did.
Oh yes, some measurements....
The length of the slab is 90cm/35", width: 30cm/12".
The inside is somewhat smaller at 75cm/30" by 21cm/8"
The height of the whole thing is 30cm/12"
The slab looks like a solid piece of granite, but being mica, the weight is very reasonable, and I can easily carry it around if need be. Also the mica does not appear to store heat as easily as stone would, so it doesn't get all that warm, even standing in the full sun.
Otherwise thank you for your comments! Is there anything you would do differently, or anything you think I could do to further the design? What do you think the canopy should look like in a few years time? I'm just a beginner, I can't believe there's nothing left to improve here.
Stefan