Trident under construction

[yamadorikid]

Absolutely brilliant carving work there.....

i have a huge elm that i plan to do a similar carving procedure to your maple.

Any tips you can point out to a first time carver...??

did u apply lime sulphur to the internals of the tree afterwards?

[MoGanic]

Quick! Shove a rock in there!

ROR would be nice to see haha

Cheers,
Mo

[squizzy]

Absolutely brilliant carving work there.....

i have a huge elm that i plan to do a similar carving procedure to your maple.

Any tips you can point out to a first time carver...??

did u apply lime sulphur to the internals of the tree afterwards?

This isnt a great example of carving yamadorikid. My advice is to watch a graham potter video. I hope this link works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVpcJCBc14




Squizz

[JulzD]

Squizzy, I am an absolute amateur, but not a young soul, if I may be so bold.

What is the harm in letting this progress for a few years and seeing what happens??
I would relish such a unique tree, if for no other reason than to see in which direction nature would guide my hand in moulding this tree to tell a story.

[squizzy]

Hi julz

I agree. I just have to give nature a chance to show me the way rather than butting in all the time

Cheers

Squizz

[mtarros]

Yep nature is the number one bonsai artist.

It should look cool when they all fuse together.

[Pearcy001]

How's this experimental tree going for you Squizzy?

[peterb]

Yeah squizz , I'd like to see what it looks like now to
regards
peterb

[alpineart]

Hi Squizzy , mate that could be the making of a couple of rafts . If you split it down the middle , lay it flat into a tray and its well on it way .You could carve any future dead area's to give the log /raft a profile .

Cheers .Alpine

[Ryceman3]

Hi Squizzy , mate that could be the making of a couple of rafts . If you split it down the middle , lay it flat into a tray and its well on it way .You could carve any future dead area's to give the log /raft a profile .

Cheers .Alpine

Like this idea!
Anyway, hope for an update now too please - the suspense is killing me!

[squizzy]

Hi all,

This tree has certainly taught me a bit and thrown some interesting alternatives to the standard bonsai styles.( and all because I hacked the Shari out of it). I don't think there is a great deal to report but will post a few photos for those interested.

It has been neglected like most of my trees for a few years so it got a re-pot about 1 month ago for the first time in a few years. Am keen to get some vigor back. I love the sound of it as a hollow trunk laying over on the ground somehow but probably as one piece not two. This would however void the aerial roots that have formed as being a centerpiece of the design?Probably have to hack a few more good trees and see what both options could become.

cheers

Squizz

[squizzy]

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