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Dale Cochoy

yes Paul. Of course. You are pretty much locked in. That is one reason why in SOME maple pots I use all the different Japanese varieties I have and tridents on same pot. I also do pines, some cedar, some spruce.

Here's one I did for Andy Smith a couple yers ago for a Black Hills Spruce of his. He gave me the inside pot measurements he wanted LXWXDepth and he sent me some branches and cones.
Dale

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midwestbonsai

That's cool!
-Paul

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Ian_Homer

All very, very nice Dale

Regards,
Ian

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Dale

I love the leaf pots.

I was considering something similar one the Ash Glaze side. That is Pine ash on pots for Pines, Juniper Ash on pots for Junipers and so on.

I had a problem with getting the type of ash I needed in abundance. Eventually I abandoned the idea and settled for Apple and Oak ash supplied to me free of charge from a little old lady down the road.

Look forward to seeing more pots from Planet Dale

All the best mate

Andy

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Very nice Dale! I especially like the no gloss look of these pots, very zen.

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Camay123

Super.

I like them very much.

Regards,
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Dale Cochoy

thanks Andy,
You know, I use plain ash on pots once in a while for effect, for some shading. I get it from my fireplace that is mostly oak and ash trees from my own trees. I wash it and sift it a bit after dry. I don't know if that REALLY makes any diff?
Do you actually SEE any difference from different ashes? I know the Japanese talk about different ashes and prep like it's nuclear weapons secrecy but, I figured mostly hype as with many things..
I have been using some ash in glazes, watch out, man they can run!! I realy ruined a shelf!!
Dale

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Wild Things Bonsai Studio
Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery
Hartville, Ohio

stonemonkey

Dale

I think your right. I have tried other wood ash and the difference is not that noticeable.

The Oak and Apple Ash I use at the moment looks great, dependng on the recipe, Oh and I never wash it. But then thats another great debate, to wash or not to wash that is the question

Luckily I have hit on a great matt ash glaze that crazes and also is a good base in which to add oxides for colour variations. It crawls very slightly in some areas but that only adds to the appeal. I have attatched a couple of my test pots.

All the best mate

Andy

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Dale Cochoy

Andy,
I really like that #1 & #3 w/ crackle effect. I assume the darkened crackle is from previously applied oxide under the glaze? Nice colors.
My ash glazes I found I can easily "Tint" the color a tad by simply mixing in a bit of almost any colored glaze. I'm pretty sure my ash glaze was/is applied too thick which gave/gives me to much running like in these tests,but, yet I really like the look. Now, to find a happy medium

in going to art shows and studying pottery I've noticed over last couple years that these runny ash glazes seem to be the new rage, and ecery potter seems to have a very similar one.

"The Oak and Apple Ash I use at the moment looks great, dependng on the recipe, Oh and I never wash it. But then thats another great debate, to wash or not to wash that is the question "

Yes, I think it depends on which Japanese-studied potter you ask and how "secretive" he wants to make it sound. Frankly, A chunk or two of some "unburnable" item in the ashes might make it more interesting. You know, like that Coke can you threw in the fire or that beer bottle cap!

Dale

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Dale Cochoy
Wild Things Bonsai Studio
Yakimono no Kokoro Bonsai Pottery
Hartville, Ohio