preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
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my nellie
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preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
recently acquired this large bougainvillea from a guy who'd done some initial carving on the deadwood. today, the tree was liberated from mucky soil and repotted. after wiring and watering the tree into its new pot, I did some preliminary carving over the previous owners work. the first 3 pictures show the tree before work starts. the next 4 are durings and after. the goal today was to reduce bulk and add some interest and movement to the tree. the next phase will add shadows, mystery and refinement.
best wishes, sam
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kauaibonsai- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
thanks, I like your idea
best wishes, sam
best wishes, sam
kauaibonsai- Member
2nd carving bougainvillea stump
posted the results of preliminary carving on a big bougainvillea stump in early august. didn't get a lot of feedback, but one I did get, pointed out the overpowering size of the deadwood, including a virtual I really liked. today, out came the tools. a lot of deadwood bit the dust. here is the result. didn't do any smoothing of the rough cuts while I decide whether more is better or quit while I'm ahead.
best wishes, sam
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kauaibonsai- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
Are you going to apply wood hardener? I would think this going to rot very quickly.
Jkd2572- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
after drying, torching and sanding, I'll drench the deadwood with wood glue, brush it in to penetrate and let it dry. soft spots get a second/third coat until the wood stops sucking it in. have used this lately on soft wood. so far so good. hardens and waterproofs quite nicely.
best wishes, sam
best wishes, sam
kauaibonsai- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
Sam, summer and vacations are to blamekauaibonsai wrote:posted the results of preliminary carving on a big bougainvillea stump in early august. didn't get a lot of feedback... ...

Your bougainvillea looks better now. I know "less is more" but now more proves to be better in my eyes.
P.S. : By the way, I always feel envy of your bougainvilleas

my nellie- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
Love your bougie....good project! I have plenty also...
Neli- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
Sam,
I am afraid, my response would be - well done [ as usual ] !!
However, I do wonder on my side at any age Bougainvillea wood rots rapidly and even min wax or lime/sulphur does not help.
Any advice to offer ?
Thanks in advance.
Khaimraj
I am afraid, my response would be - well done [ as usual ] !!
However, I do wonder on my side at any age Bougainvillea wood rots rapidly and even min wax or lime/sulphur does not help.
Any advice to offer ?
Thanks in advance.
Khaimraj
Khaimraj Seepersad- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
thanks nell and khaimarj
I think our climate is similar to yours, perhaps warmer and more humid year around. have not depended on LS much for wood preservation. really doesn't work as a wood preserver here. have had success with tung/teak oil, instant drying super glue, and currently carpenters glue (affordable). whatever one uses, regular followups insures longevity.
best wishes, sam
I think our climate is similar to yours, perhaps warmer and more humid year around. have not depended on LS much for wood preservation. really doesn't work as a wood preserver here. have had success with tung/teak oil, instant drying super glue, and currently carpenters glue (affordable). whatever one uses, regular followups insures longevity.
best wishes, sam
kauaibonsai- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
Apologies, Sam,
reading too fast. Missed your first response. Sorry for being a nuisance. Will try your ideas.
Thanks.
Khaimraj
reading too fast. Missed your first response. Sorry for being a nuisance. Will try your ideas.
Thanks.
Khaimraj
Khaimraj Seepersad- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
hello khaimarj
no apologies necessary. hope some of the ideas are helpful.
best wishes, sam
no apologies necessary. hope some of the ideas are helpful.
best wishes, sam
kauaibonsai- Member
progress (very little) on large bougainvillea stump
last posted an update on this large and very nice bougainvillea stump in 2013. here is the tree today. due to lack of attention and an overly shady location, very little progress has been made over the last year. this is too nice a tree to ignore. part of my 2015 resolutions.
good luck for the new year. sam
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good luck for the new year. sam


kauaibonsai- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
The carving has aged nicely. Wonderful.
Leo Schordje- Member
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thank you, leo.
hopefully the canopy will grow and fill out. the trunk is there and then some.
best wishes, sam
hopefully the canopy will grow and fill out. the trunk is there and then some.
best wishes, sam
kauaibonsai- Member
Re: preliminary carving bougainvillea stump
Very nice tree, would love to see an update.
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