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How to choose a bonsai pot
How to choose a bonsai pot ? The bonsai pot has a very big influence on the appearance of bonsai. The relationship between the bonsai pot and the bonsai is comparable to the relationship between a frame and a painting. The right frame emphasizes the painting but does not take the limelight. Likewise, the pot, should remain discreet and should not become the focal point of the presentation. The qualities of the bonsai and the pot must match. for example : for a ficus at 30 euros which has just been bought, a bonsai pot handmade by a master potter that costs 200 euros is clearly unsuitable. We are not…
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Presentation of bonsai enamels
We have many enamels in the workshop. Some are dull others are shiny or both at the same time depending on the place. Many have small crystallizations that appear in random ways (nucleations) it is therefore impossible to obtain the same finish twice, what makes each jar unique. For each enamel, depending on the temperature, enamel thickness, installation by dipping or spraying ... the result will vary and each opening of the oven gives surprises that are often good and sometimes less. The photos of the enamels presented in this article are therefore representative of what can be done but each piece will have its own particularity. With François, we spend a lot of time…
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Some models of bonsai pots
Check out some of the ceramic bonsai pots I have created for you : Unique pieces in non-freezing stoneware (enamel firing at over 1250 ° C), which size can be suitable for mamé or shohin, as with larger trees (until 55-60 cm for the older ones). I also make round pots of all sizes to order. I present here only one piece of each shape, I can change the enamels if you wish. To know more about my enamels. Rectangular pots Classic pot for old pines © Hervé Lewandowski L 42 cm x l 32 cm x H 10 cm earthen pot,…
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