Curious for feedback on this large (39 inches x16) carved hemlock deadwood (blow torched, wood hardener and epoxy resin sealed)
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I like it and imagine it is much lighter than a similar sized ceramic.
It’s very light 4lbs
Wow looks great and much smaller I would have guessed only a foot or so vs 3 feet. Also, would love to see a top down view.
Here’s a couple angles.
One edge peeled apart in 1 inch layers during blow torching ( serendipity), it looks very interesting and gave it a more delicate/ femine feel for such heavy/ masculine piece.
Trying to be consistent and explain with Ryan’s design principles in the explanation so excuse any redundancy.
For the extra curious here is the rest of the Hemlock, The estate (not mine) it sits on was built in 1774, I
I would use it…
Drain hole? Is the knot hole at the low point?
If water sits in a low spot, it’s not good for the tree or the pot life… tiedowns could be interesting…
Two drainage holes at the low point we’re carved out of the knot. I do a little sculpting with cement, so I will make a fake stone with the chicken wire it’s resting on for a permanent supporting structure also to keep the wood elevated reducing any excess moisture.
I put this in to get a sense of scale and play with the idea. My first thought was I’m going to need a much larger tree or forrest.
Any suggestions on species or how you might approach it are welcomed!
Please tell me what would you plant in it?
I like the chicken wire! Make the base seperatable…
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Ya. I have a rather ordinary large Subalpine fir that needs a new pot, efective inside is 25 × 18 x 4" ? Old pot is cracked and rather ordinary…
Maybe too large…, seems a little deep…
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There is a product that will saturate the wood before polymerizing… Used to make mikarta?, out of laminates.
See if you can make another pot!
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Bonsai On!
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Thanks so much, I will look into because my approach definitely needs some refinement.
I agree with you on the depth. Im actually going to make a cement inlay to reduce the depth.
Love that subalpine you have, it would be a good approximate size - thanks for sharing this was extremely helpful.
The shape and size wouldn’t be right for your subalpine for but I figured I would share the idea.
I like the texture and coloring of this non typical pot. I made this specifically for a Balsam Fir I couldn’t find a pot for…
I will share a complete pic when it’s time to repot. Hopefully it helps generate additional ideas!
Advice was taken into consideration and I made an inlay to address the height of the container possibly being to deep.
Thanks for your collaboration!
