Seventh video at the Kokufu Market 2012 video at the Kokufu Market 2012

This is the last tree to work on my last trip to Japan on 2010.
A Ikabaduki Pentaphyla Pine.



Already at the working table.



Hours of wiring.



Next to the kerosene heater,










Result.









It was my last night in Taisho-in and the truth had no desire to leave. The video ….
Regards
Jose Acuña

nice job on beautiful material

best wishes, sam

Yes a beautiful tree indeed. Love the way it came out.

Neil

great work well done

You´ve livened up one of my dreams!

Thank you very much for your words too everyone.

Regards

Jose Acuña

That is special!!! Well done man!

Very nice indeed.....

Thank you anttal63, thank you shannon.


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Jose Acuña

Possibly the best pine that has passed through my hands.



First cleared of leaves









After wiring.

Regards

Jose Acuña

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Hi Jose,
Impressive how this tree collects his roots and moves upwards.
Must be an experience to work with this tree.
regards, Sunip

Thank you very much Sunip.

Regards
Jose Acuña

Another of my works, form Japan 2010.

Juniperus Itoigawa.

Before.







Some branches not needed.



And after:



Sunset
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Jose Acuña

The history of Big Momiji Part 1

This story is from the year 2008 on my first trip to Japan.

Riding in the van of the Master Urushibata and not knowing where to go or what you do always holds surprises, and maybe this one I remember most fondly.

On the way



The lunch on the way.




This time we found this huge Arce palmatum. (Momiji)



After removing his winter "protection" .




The nebari was impressive about 45cm in diameter.




Its owner sold it, including the pot that was already prepared





Quite heavy. It will continue.....

Hi Jose Acuna

The momiji is absolutely fantastic.....Can you say anything about the age of this tree......Is it naughty to ask you, how much money was paid for the tree....I only ask, because it is created, and bought in Japan.

Kind regards Yvonne