Normal cost for Japanese pot?
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
the colour of that pot is lovely. as for replicating it , you may be lucky. glazes don't always fire as you want. raku firing is beautiful. but if the pot hasn't been hire fired 1st then it will be too porous for bonsai. raku was created for japanese tea sets not bonsai. the pots that come out of raku are a surprise in colour not a particular colour you have asked for. the word itself means JOY. As for Patina, not all pots get a patina on them. Patina comes from handling a pot , the dirt the rain, the oils off your skin ect ect .
you might ask Janet Selby about making it for you. I believe she does commissioned work .She is a well known potter.
most of the pots I make are glazed, but I don't do commissioned works.
good luck joann
you might ask Janet Selby about making it for you. I believe she does commissioned work .She is a well known potter.
most of the pots I make are glazed, but I don't do commissioned works.
good luck joann
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
Beano, It's hard to justify that kind of money on a pot, harder to justify it to the wife :lol:
Seriously though it comes down what you are willing to pay and how much you value it. My wife really struggled with me spending good dollars on tree. Now she sees the value of good stock (thankfully). As mentioned your unlikely to find another the same so if its something you want go for it.
Josh.
Seriously though it comes down what you are willing to pay and how much you value it. My wife really struggled with me spending good dollars on tree. Now she sees the value of good stock (thankfully). As mentioned your unlikely to find another the same so if its something you want go for it.
Still waiting for those pics or are the yr 11 to busyViBeS wrote:Errrr I asked a local potter (my dad) if he could replicate this pot and glaze. He said any potter (or yr 11 art student could). Basic slab pot, $15.
I'm having 30 raku pots made ATM. Wood fired kiln. 500 yr old japanese technique. THEY are something to behold!
When they are ready ill post some pics
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
Well I never got that pot but just this morning I got a really nice much bigger one for less. Not exactly the same colour but it is lovely. Someone tried to outbid me so it want the bargain I was hoping for.
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
Personally I would never import a bonsai pot when we have the best potters here in Australia. To me, Japanese pots are like French wine, because you are paying for the label. I've never found a french wine that was better than the equivalent $$$ spent on a wine from Margaret River or Barossa.
When people say, support I can understand why people say this, but having said that, I don't believe this is always the right suggestion though. I say support the best product and ignore the label, unless the product is identical, in which case, pay the extra and definately support . If you aren't thrilled with Australian Potters, chances are that you haven't seen enough of them, or the right ones.
Glad to hear that you got a pot you are happy with though.
When people say, support I can understand why people say this, but having said that, I don't believe this is always the right suggestion though. I say support the best product and ignore the label, unless the product is identical, in which case, pay the extra and definately support . If you aren't thrilled with Australian Potters, chances are that you haven't seen enough of them, or the right ones.
Glad to hear that you got a pot you are happy with though.
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
I agree, Japanese pots which are brand new are great quality when compared to Chinese pots - but if you can get the same quality at a better price from an Australian potter, I say go for it.bonsaibuddyman wrote:Personally I would never import a bonsai pot when we have the best potters here in Australia. To me, Japanese pots are like French wine, because you are paying for the label. I've never found a french wine that was better than the equivalent $$$ spent on a wine from Margaret River or Barossa.
When people say, support I can understand why people say this, but having said that, I don't believe this is always the right suggestion though. I say support the best product and ignore the label, unless the product is identical, in which case, pay the extra and definately support . If you aren't thrilled with Australian Potters, chances are that you haven't seen enough of them, or the right ones.
Glad to hear that you got a pot you are happy with though.
The only time I would pay significant money for a Japanese pot is for an antique (that too, one with some decent Patina on it. Not one that just looks brand new in which case the antiquity is borderline useless). Having said that, antique Chinese pots are also worth the dollars.
Having said that, I don't have any tree's that are worthy of an antique pot yet. As soon as I do though...
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
beautiful pot--but would rather get an average $80 Japanese pot and a $200 good stock plant and no postage
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
Beano,
I love the Koyo pots!!
I reckon you should have a large range of both local and international pots in your collection. It's always good to have a choice.
I am even setting up an old bookcase in my garage to display my unused pots on.
I love the Koyo pots!!
I reckon you should have a large range of both local and international pots in your collection. It's always good to have a choice.
I am even setting up an old bookcase in my garage to display my unused pots on.
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
Beano wrote:Wow, everyone, party poop much?
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I have paid over $150-00 for a pot just to look at.
So if you want it and can afford it go for it, is my motto.
Cheers Pup
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
I know what you are talking about, I just came back from Japan with all of my carry one luggage full of pots.
All are famous Japanese artist and two are antique Chinese, there are no trees that are worth putting into them so they are for display also.
All are famous Japanese artist and two are antique Chinese, there are no trees that are worth putting into them so they are for display also.
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I just realised the one I got is a koyo too. Its lovely. Its shipping via snail mail, maybe I'll get it in 3 months.
It's preeeeetty.
It's preeeeetty.
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
That is a lovely pot indeed, Beano. Congratz! Post a pic when you get it, and hopefully a lovely tree in it to match.
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Re: Normal cost for Japanese pot?
Got to Cairns today, the pot was here waiting for me. It's really nice! Bigger than I thought, all my trees are too small for it currently... I will wait...
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