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5-Jan-2007
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JB Speckled Buff Bunjin. 7.5" dia and 1.5" deep. Yes, the one side is lower than the center.
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5-Jan-2007
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Learning = Growth
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Smaller JB Speckled Buff Bunjin. 5.5" dia. 1.5" deep.
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5-Jan-2007
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#23 |
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Learning = Growth
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JB Speckled Semi. 7.25" dia 7" deep.
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5-Jan-2007
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Learning = Growth
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Small Cascade JB Speckled. 3.5" dia 4 " deep 5" tall
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5-Jan-2007
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bonsaiTALK ArchMaster
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Nice work.
I'd note that the drainage holes in the rectangle are nice to look at, but the pot might pose some problems in use, since the corners don't have any drainage holes, leaving room for water to collect and rot roots...Corner drain holes are essential in long, low pots. |
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5-Jan-2007
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Old Bonsaiman-new pots
 
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William,
These are some nice starts especially 44617. I have a few suggestions. The rectangle is a good size and proportions, but I'd stay with smaller stuff until you develope better "reproduceable" skills. It seems every new potter on bonsai talk groups immediately tries making 15-20" pots. I'm not sure why? You need to get the thickness of the clay down by about 40%. 3/4" is just too thick and heavy for this size pot , although I understand how it ups your chances of less warp, etc. Once you develope the skills to produce the pots with less flaws and have a thinner wall , especially on slab builts, only then would I dive into big pots. Basically....save yourself some grief  Regards, Dale
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5-Jan-2007
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Learning = Growth
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Thanks Dale and Rock,
Yep that rectangle was a total learning experience. After I did the last slab that hasn't been fired yet, I got some really great tips. So, I will fall back, re-group, and continue on in a smaller scale. With more focus on detail work. The big rectangle was just one of those things I had to do... I've been working on different shapes, some underglaze painting and sculpture. I have another load that will be going to kiln soon. After that a slower more refined group should come. There will be a load of glazed going through soon as well. Some being the ones we've seen here. -Wm |
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5-Jan-2007
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w/ Hippyistic Tendencies
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Very nice. I like the way that you are working with some forms that are quite classic and do pretty darn well with those, but I also like to see some of the new forms that folks are working on these days as well. Keep us posted on any new stuff you fire in the future.
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5-Jan-2007
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These are some very nice pots here. The shapes seem pleasant and some of the colors are fine. What I do have a question about is the unusual shape used for cutting out the bottom of the rectangle pot. It seems that the pot is all cut up and subject to not only cracking with all the sharp corners, but the strength of the bottom is serevely comprimised. I tie my plants in well and I could bust out virtually every cutout in that pot with tying the wire.
Ever wonder why they make the windows in an airliner with rounded corners? Duralumin is subject to fatigue and cracking at square cornered windows. It did not take the fledgeling airline builders long to figure that out. Round "portholes" on ships are not round cause they look good. Round holes are best and will go along ways towards stopping cracking. ak
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5-Jan-2007
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bonsaiTALK ArchMaster
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Ent,
Once again I echo my approval. The rectangle is a little to thick looking in the walls and I see the flaws others have pointed out, but I do like how you made the design low(shallow). Seems like all the rectangle pots I see from beginners and the cheapo imports are all to tall for the width and/or have large clunky feet that need grinding down..which you avoided. P.S. The walnut bunjin looks to be a real beaut.
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