Two Casuarinas on slab

Hello IBC people!

Combined two of my Casuarinas.

The materials:






after initial design...


I'm not satisfied with the result so back to the drawing board...


the slab I made last year finally found partners...





hey Will and John Leonard...I made the carving (shari) on the right side tree...I dug deeper like you gentlemen had advice on my other casuarina.










top rear view...



No Front photo yet, I'm not yet done wiring and choosing branches.

regards,
jun

Great ides, my problem would be moving the thing. How many men are required?

Coming along, nicely, Jun,
Khaimraj

I like your work on trees very much Jun

Xuan

Hi Billy.

Thanks!
two to three man to carry the composition.
It's not super big, 90cm ht of tallest tree from slab. total length of slab 120cm.

regards,
jun

Khaimraj,

thanks!

regards,
jun

Xuan,

thanks! that's inspiring to hear.

regards,
jun

Hi Jun
Great material as usual, no doubt about that. However, IMHO I would have preferred that you work on the individual trees separately and not put them together. They both have great trunk movement and deadwood features. By putting them together besides creating the problem of transport, (again IMHO) you are creating too much 'visual happening' that would overwhelm the beholder.

Thanks for sharing.

Cosmos

JUN,,glad to see you working again!! these two look good as usual,,could you show the next picture with a plain background???old eyes can,t see the details good enough..sorry! show more take care john

Thanks Cosmos

regards,
jun

John,

the whole image below for your old eyes, hehehe.





man and ninja at the back for scale:




regards,
jun

The concrete slab I made:
I wanted to create a rocky appearance. been experimenting with different mixture. I think I'm getting close to rock texture...color is next.
some spot details.






cement mixture still visible here:






regards,
jun

Jun, despite the volume (that's your problem to carry them...) I think I like these two trees on that slab.
But I have a question (which may not have a reason -beginner here, remember?).
Well, the tree at left side is styled wind swept, isn't it?
The tree at the right side is not, is it?
Do you think this is a discrepancy or something?
Thank you.



PS: I am going to start my own experiments with paper cement...., perhaps you could be kind enough to treat me with some tips Thank you!

Hi June
A very impressive work. The combination of tree and stone like it very much

Thanks Alexandra.
The tree on the right (same as the left) is still being refined to be a true windswept. the more important thing is the trunk movement. It should follow the flow of the whole composition, branches will still be developed further later. the right side tree is not as healthy as the left side tree, so not much branch reduction to avoid branch die backs. It will be addressed later on. thanks again for the concern.
I'll always exchange weight with good design., this composition doesn't belong to my heavyweight trees, so no problem moving this tree around. the slab btw is hollow concave and not too heavy.

regards,
jun

Thank you for the explanation, Jun!

my nellie wrote:Thank you for the explanation, Jun!

as always. You are welcome Alexandra!

regards,
jun





Thank you Jupp!
I'm glad you like it.

regards,
jun

my nellie wrote: ... ... ...
PS: I am going to start my own experiments with paper cement...., perhaps you could be kind enough to treat me with some tips Thank you!

Now I'm sure this is a professional secret!

my nellie wrote:

my nellie wrote: ... ... ...
PS: I am going to start my own experiments with paper cement...., perhaps you could be kind enough to treat me with some tips Thank you!

Now I'm sure this is a professional secret!

...yes. but i could send you PM. It will look good when aged. and some natural growing moss.

regards,
jun

I won my bet!
So, this pm is your present to me for the recent Woman's Day. OK?
Thank you anyway!

Thank you Jun,, the trees look good togather!! work your magic will be a very nice planting,,good work take care john

good composition Jun.
and very good slab you have made.what is ratio of cement and paper.i am making pots with this method.just want to know why i am not getting look.

pak bonsai wrote:good composition Jun.
and very good slab you have made.what is ratio of cement and paper.i am making pots with this method.just want to know why i am not getting look.

Thank you Pak.

I didn't use paper with this slab. different formula and technique. paper cement will have different texture.

regards,
jun

pak bonsai wrote:... ....what is ratio of cement and paper.i am making pots with this method.just want to know why i am not getting look.

I hope you will find some answers looking through the following:
https://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t198-homemade-pots
http://www.internationalbonsaiforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=58&start=30
http://www.bonsai4me.com/AdvTech/ATPaperBonsaiPots.html
http://www.bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1717
Making a search on the internet you will find more. Some french guys have also details on the internet...

Fantastic and inspirative job!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shabat Shalom Luciano.

Thank you Luciano

regards,
jun

Hi IBC.

This is the Casuarina that was damaged during the show here and after the show. I never thought the tree would ever recover again from the abuse and torture.
I let the trees recover separately while I am designing a light weight slab for the new composition.
Would you believe somebody poured in used oil at the slab? that's the reason for the dark color at the right side of the base of the tree.

The first picture below was right after the show... I washed the oil with dish washing soap and dipped the tree for more than 3 hours in a bucket full of soap after removing the entire soil and affected roots. Then I hanged the tree in the rain all night long.

Some evil people lives among us...hehehe.
Next time I'll hang somebody upsidedown in a bucket of soap...hehehe. just kidding, I'm a peaceful person.



the tree ready for action again...


regards,
jun