Lego Bonsai - The art of Lego

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Lego Bonsai - The art of Lego

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This is what happens when we combined our passion of Lego with bonsai, and a lot of time and patience. At least you don't have to water them, and can display them inside.

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The American Redwood is big, almost a metre tall. Took a long time to design this one. The Chinese Elm is cute, because if you squint your eyes and look at the bottom right, you can see lego 'mushrooms', designed by using specific lego pieces.

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The Japanese White Pine is one of my favourites.

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A Eucalypt and a recently defoliated Fig tree.

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A weeping willow, and a small wattle. The wattle is cute, because of its tiny size. It meets the criteria for shohin.
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Lol they are awesome, what program did you use to make them?
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Hahaha that's great! But really need to work on your ramifications! Lol


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Nice designs, where are the parts lists and instructions? :cool:
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EXCELLENT!!!
When you defoliate........you can put the leaves back on again!!
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lackhand wrote:Nice designs, where are the parts lists and instructions? :cool:
Like all artists, we actually sell our work though. We love what we do, but it takes months to design one. We usually sell the instructions and parts list for $10

We have had many wonderful customers over the years, and it is always lovely to hear about how much they or their family love the display.
wattynine wrote:EXCELLENT!!!
When you defoliate........you can put the leaves back on again!!
Hahaha, true.
Scooter_M wrote:Lol they are awesome, what program did you use to make them?
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CoGRedeMptioN wrote:Hahaha that's great! But really need to work on your ramifications! Lol
It can be very difficult designing in lego, to try and replicate such tiny movements and traits. :D
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus

Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480

Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724

Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995

How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: Lego Bonsai - The art of Lego

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bonsaibuddyman wrote:
CoGRedeMptioN wrote:Hahaha that's great! But really need to work on your ramifications! Lol
It can be very difficult designing in lego, to try and replicate such tiny movements and traits. :D
Mate, that was tongue in cheek! I think we're all a bit blown away at the accomplishment. It's one of those queerly artistic things, live it!


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