wood working casaurina

Hi IBC, the big casaurina is ready for workshop...

before...



natural deadwood with holes





after....
details down to the core


mimicking the shari holes




creating the artificial twist




AFTER
clear some branches as well...this will be the new form in the next repot, tilted a bit to bring the canopy on top from the back.

after treating the wood with lime sulfur and moist sealant for one week, The new "dead wood" then will be flamed. then sealed again...


BEFORE



I hope you like it.

regards,
jun

Like Jun,

but what does the whole tree look like ?
Thanks for posting.
Khaimraj

hi jun, good so far, now you need to disguise the tool marks, try using a rotary wire brush in a low speed drill, then burn the wood with a blow torch then go over it by hand with a bonsai wire brush. this will age the wood so it looks original. regards john .