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8-Nov-2004

Ian_Homer

Square Tree - Round Pot!

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Join Date: May-2004

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My First Attempts

Hello All,

As requested by some members, here are my first three pots out of the kiln this weekend.

These are all hand-made by myself to my designs - but I think you will see the influence of my teacher David Jones. These are all "Shohin" sizes, since you are able to create these a lot quicker, while still learning the pitfalls - before moving up in scale. I have some larger ones in progress at the moment.

On the left is a Rectangle about 5" x 3", Middle is an oval around the same dimensions and lastly a round of 3 inches diameter.

Please feel free to critique, since only by your input can I refine my own style.

Ian

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	myround.jpg (39.3 KB, 26 views)

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8-Nov-2004	#2
breefe Duck for President Join Date: Sep-2004 USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 202	Must be some thick glazing? __________________ "His government....I think he was talking about two sock puppets and a beanie baby."

8-Nov-2004	#3
Pill_Man A very humble student Join Date: Jul-2004 Location: Canandaigua, NY Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 329	For a first attempt - hell, for any attempt - I think you have a great talent in the making. I especially like #15957

9-Nov-2004	#4
Emperor Fish Bonsai Otaku Join Date: Nov-2002 Location: Hants Country: England USDA Zone: 8 ish AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 570	Ian, Looking excellent for first attempts. I like the new glaze colour (left hand picture). I picked up one of the shohin slip-moulds for a Zelkova in that colour the other week. Keep it up. Regards, Fish. __________________ Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill. HEALTH WARNING: Engage brain fully, before typing into keyboard. "We are the average gamers and we'll kill you badly. There'll be no finesse. no fancy tricks, no inventive attacks, just 2 whole smg clips and a rain of 'nades."

9-Nov-2004	#5
muddslinger Playin' in the Mudd Join Date: Aug-2003 Location: Trescott TWP, ME Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 219	Hi Ian, Fantiastic work! I'm very impressed, those are probably some of the best "first attempts" I've ever seen. My first pots should have looked so good. Keep up the great work. Kevin __________________ Hand Crafted Bonsai Pots by Kevin Thompson

9-Nov-2004	#6
breefe Duck for President Join Date: Sep-2004 USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 202	btw they look great Ian __________________ "His government....I think he was talking about two sock puppets and a beanie baby."

9-Nov-2004	#7
Ian_Homer Square Tree - Round Pot! *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: May-2004 Location: Walsall U.K. Country: United Kingdom USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 1/2 Posts: 2,477	Thanks to you all for your comments and encouragement. As time goes on - I will post more. Can't see me giving up the day job just yet ! __________________ help save The Vulcan... Return to Flight

9-Nov-2004	#8
Treebeard Tree herder Join Date: Aug-2002 Location: Maidenhead Country: England USDA Zone: 8b AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 2,261	Ian, I love all these pots, very well done! The first one - the thick glaze works really well I think. This is the sort of pot I would come home from Dai-ichi with, even if I had no tree suitable for it! Regards, Chris. __________________ "Do not be hasty, that is my motto" -JRR Tolkien, The Two Towers. ----------------------------------- christopherguise.co.uk

9-Nov-2004	#9
grampz Behr Appleby Join Date: Aug-2003 Location: Kyle Tx Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 946	Mr Ian, Congratulations on a job well done with those first pots...It would appear you have a couple very good teachers, and they have a very quick learning student... To add my thoughts...Learn all you can as quickly as you can...Come to the United States and bring that knowledge with you so we can have some of those nice pots on this side of the pond, at more affordable prices...Then you will have a new 'day job' Keep up the good work, and we will be enjoing your progress...Keep 'em coming... Regards Behr

10-Nov-2004	#10
Bonsainut Carrier of Bonsai Fever Join Date: Oct-2001 Location: So-Cal, US of A Country: America The Beautiful USDA Zone: Zone 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,841	Homer, Nice and thanks for showing! It's nice to have someone to guide you . This Jones fellow has allowed you to know the secrets, eh. You are a lucky dude. What does he get in return- Just wondering. Keep it up ! __________________ Not Affilialted with the forum of the same name... The original.. like 'nut classic

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