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Originally posted by FredL
Since any tree, no matter how flawed, can be taken back to a stump, it seems to me that this must hold for most other trees as well.
With best regards, Fred
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Fred.
First let me say that I never used the word expensive. I did say the best material available to you. Must have been someone else that said that other stuff.
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Secondly, as much as I hate to say it not all trees will become good bonsai. No matter how long one waits. Time does in fact not heal all problems.
What I did allude to is the fact that selecting something that will work only comes from knowledge and knowledge only comes from study.
Now as to the rest of what you said. I felt flattered the you linked my name with the likes of Walter but I am not too sure if I am not a bit insulted by the rest of it.
I'm not angry but a bit disappointed that you think I am in bonsai only for the money. Or that I can only do bonsai from pristine material.
I just refuse to start off with material that won't work. I am a bit picky about the trees that I use. I spend time in the selection process.
Some will say that it shows in my work. But everyone that knows me will tell you how picky I am when it comes to selecting what I start off with. I may screw it all up but I start off with the best (not necessarily the most expensive) material I can find.
I learned how select by learning what will work. I don't waste my time trying to make a lost cause work.
You of course may do things differently.
If you are happy with your trees then you must be doing bonsai the right way for you. Enjoy