My first Bonsai (shohin) pot.

Scott Roxburgh · Post by **Scott Roxburgh** » August 4th, 2009, 11:00 pm

Hi all,

I thought I would put up some pics of my new pot...It was made during a pottery course down here in Canberra.

Let me know what you think...

Cheers

Scott.

jarryd · Post by **jarryd** » August 5th, 2009, 9:36 am

really nice. i especially like the glaze

masekeane · Post by **masekeane** » August 5th, 2009, 9:58 am

very cool for first attempt. It adds a great dimension if you are designing your own trees and your own pots. A skill I would love to have and the time to do.

Post by **Steven** » August 5th, 2009, 10:05 am

Very nice first pot Scott!
Did the glaze turn out the way you were hoping?
Do you have a bonsai in mind to put in it?

Regards,
Steven

Scott Roxburgh · Post by **Scott Roxburgh** » August 5th, 2009, 10:17 am

Thanks for the comments...

Yeah steven the glaze came out just as planned, it would have to be the best beginners glaze because it was just a quick dip and came out excellent! I made it a bit thin on the edges so that it would go the browny orange colour. i especially like the dripping effect that the pot has at the bottom in some places.

I was thinking of putting a shohin maple in it maybe an acer palmatum for the strong red autumn colour...just have to work on a tree now! Unfortunately i think most of my trees would be a fews off a bonsai pot.

For anyone reading this, contemplating having a go at pottery, check out your local society and look out for classes. Making my own pots has been more fulfilling than I ever imagined! Definitely give it a go!

Cheers

Scott

MelaQuin · Post by **MelaQuin** » August 5th, 2009, 10:43 am

The pot is really nice and the glaze is idea for deciduous trees. An elm would look good in it as well. I am impressed with your success.

Post by **kcpoole** » August 5th, 2009, 12:49 pm

Hey scott nice effort
I also like the dripping glaze.I have a few Maples I think woudl fit so if you want to give it to me I will Oblige gladly

It would look great on my bench

Ken

cre8ivbonsai · Post by **cre8ivbonsai** » June 7th, 2012, 11:56 pm

Hi Scott, did you ever find a tree to reside in this pot? I'm keen to see what species you chose to compliment the glaze colour ... (I have a similar colour pot that currently sits empty ...

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Nice pot btw

vgarth · Post by **vgarth** » June 8th, 2012, 6:25 pm

Definitely a beautiful little pot, very well done for a first go. (Are you sure this was your first attempt?)

I too would like to see what you've put in it, or what you put in it when you do. Val Garth

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