Pinus mugo "BLOCK" 2006

Hi all

The first work began in 2008. Today I finished my first styling.






Gretings Pavel
more pict.: http://www.bonsaivigi.cz/fotoalbum/tvarovani-a-vyvoj---styling-and-development/pinus-mugo---spalek----2006/

I didn't see that one coming! Brilliant as ever.

Lee Brindley wrote:I didn't see that one coming! Brilliant as ever.

I agree!!!
I checked out the extra photo's.... Any explanation of how you got the severe bend? Time line? Great idea...

Great styling too..... Thanks
Bryan

Cool...when I saw that first picture I was wondering "what the heck can you do with that?" Now I know! Amazing.

How long ago did you make that major bend? I'd also like to hear a little more about the procedure...

Chris

it is hard for me to comprehend how you did that, amazing!

Hi Pavel

talk about (sexy) make-overs.

I suspect a wedge of deadwood was removed from the trunk to make that bend work to your satisfaction ;-)

regards to your pragmatic approach, once again

/Loke Emil

I surely didnt see that one coming either!
Had no idea that was possible... Good job as always!

Stunning, and yes, please tell the steps taken because the first thought was that you took a 180 degree turn with the trunk.

Looks like a completely different tree. Very nicely done.

And you did it again Pavel!, amazing work, even though the wedge options seems very reasonable, has anyone ever attempted/consider to use hot water steam to soften the wood fibers while making sharp bending's like this one? I don't even know if its possible or not on a live tree, but I done some before on some long pieces of wood while at the wood shop.

I wish I had your vision Pavel. Unbelievable!!!
Tona

Nice transformation - courageous bend of the main trunk.
If I may be a bit picky - why did you bring the branch down to hide the major bend?
Also that first major bend may have looked a bit better if it was a bit further so that the two sections were not equal (perhaps using the Golden Mean to set the ratio) - but like I said a very picky comment. Good work.

Thank you all for your very kind words and nice compliments. I appreciate that.

The main trunk bending was carried out during two growing seasons. The particular place I bend only slightly weakened the wood. Progressive downloading with bending wire always in time of growth for small cracks were now healing. Unfortunately, everything was on a shelf in the garden for no photos. I just went around and ... .

Hi Rob - The main bending is real enough daylight visible, not so hidden. But you're right, it is possible branch point in the opposite direction. This position was a branch of the momentary idea of ​​just doing a slightly different composition. Thanks for the nice comments and compliments.


Best regards Pavel

x everyone did'nt see that one.... Man Pavel.... your good LOL

Hi BrianG

Thank you for your nice compliments.
Pavel

That is such a transformation Pavel. I always love looking at your work and learn so much from it.

Hi Smithy

Thank you very much for compliments . I'm happy.
Gretings Pavel

Hi all

Update spring 2012.


Greetings Pavel
more pict.: http://www.bonsaivigi.cz/fotoalbum/tvarovani-a-vyvoj---styling-and-development/pinus-mugo---spalek----2006/

Lee Brindley wrote:I didn't see that one coming! Brilliant as ever.

Same here, Excellent work!

Mind blowing! I actually did a triple take!

Incredible transformation, well done. I wish I could see things like that.