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16-Sep-2004
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Slight Juniper Restyle
This is a juniper I've been working on for a while. Originally styled from nursery stock over a year ago. The first photo is how it looked after the first repotting. I finally got arount to taking a picture of how it looks today in it's new pot. I don't have any raffia but lots and lots of wire works. Originally, the trunk was almost straight with a slight bend. Little by little I've been bending it more and more. I was never crazy about the way it looked in the rectangle pot so after some searching I found a handmade pot that I think works much better. I'd appreciate any feedback or comments. Thanks.
Gilbert earlier this year...
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16-Sep-2004
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Yes sir.. That sure is lots and lots of wire!  I do think the pot you have chosen is an improvement over the original rectangle pot. The only suggestion I would have is to put some movement into the lower trunk, the rest of the tree has some nice bends but start rather abruptly. I don't know how thick this trunk is, but it may still be possible. Just my .02 Adam |
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19-Sep-2004
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Gilbert,
When I first looked at the before the first thing I Thought was .. good styling on the foilage but need some movement in the trunk.. Thinking like Adam .. but, when looking at your restyle and the new pot .. It Works for me 
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20-Sep-2004
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Vast improvement indeed.
My one criticism would be that the foliage seems kinda flat. It's hard to tell in 2-D pix, but it looks like your design might be 2-D itself. Back branches and branches moving forward would add depth. I like the combo of new design & new pot. Keep up the good work! pootsie |
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21-Sep-2004
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Mad Bonsai Potter
Join Date: Jul-2004
Location: The Garden of England, Kent
Country: England
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The restyle looks a hell of a lot better and the pot compliments the Bunjin-esque style of the tree, well done. I support you in your wiring too, wire is so imperative to get the shape that you need in coniferous trees.
Regards Andy |
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