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14-Sep-2003	#1
ozzerbon bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Dec-2002 Location: Amsterdam Country: Netherlands USDA Zone: 8-9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,259	Trunk Reparation G'day all, Am very interested to know what some of you folk are using to fill unsightly holes in tree trunks, or other ways of getting around this predicament. There is an example of cement being used in one of my American bonsai books, but just can't seem to find the reference at the moment. No shari please, as I have an intense dislike for the appearance of deadwood on living trees, far too much of that sorta thing in my 'childhood-dreamtimes', the Australian outback, don't ya knows. Nigel __________________ http://pictures.bonsaitalk.com/user/ozzerbon http://www.flickr.com/photos/ozzerbon/

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14-Sep-2003	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	Are the holes a result of decay or something? How big are they? I have seen various types of wood putty, and even cement used. Tried epoxy once with mixed results. Bondo (auto body filler) can even be used. It really depends on the size of the hole. It would probably be a good idea to start by scooping/drilling out the rot and treating with a preservative then filling the cavity (make the cavity shape such that it will hold the filler in place. bonsai dentist __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

14-Sep-2003	#3
ozzerbon bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Dec-2002 Location: Amsterdam Country: Netherlands USDA Zone: 8-9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,259	Let's say the holes are about 1 1/2 x 2 inches, [the trunk is relatively thick] actually more like roughened grooves, the results of where a pole has been placed like one on either side in order to form a rather large arch as being part of an octopus trunk. I discovered a substance in my local art material shop, Golden Pumice Gel, this is an American product, and am trying that out, it being a natural based product, and mixed with the slightest amount of Artist's acrylic water based colour, needs to be applied in several layers but has the added appeal of drying matt very similar to that of the bark of a tree's trunk, and another plus is that it can be textured and/or roughened up. Nigel __________________ http://pictures.bonsaitalk.com/user/ozzerbon http://www.flickr.com/photos/ozzerbon/

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