5th Symposium on Australian Plants as Bonsai

[melbrackstone]

Thanks for sharing these Peter. Very inspiring.

I did notice they were nearly all in brown toned pots. Is that the *tradition* for Aussie plants, do you know? Or is it because of this wide brown land....

[PeterH]

Thanks for sharing these Peter. Very inspiring.

I did notice they were nearly all in brown toned pots. Is that the *tradition* for Aussie plants, do you know? Or is it because of this wide brown land....

I think that the earthy tone pots are used because most Aussie trees are evergreen. Also the majority of Aussie potters tend to go for the earthy tone in there larger pots.

Kind Regards,

Peter

[melbrackstone]

I think that the earthy tone pots are used because most Aussie trees are evergreen

Thanks Peter, of course, that'd be it.

I have a friend who is a master potter, and I've asked him if he'd be interested in making some pots. He's doing his research now, and hopefully he'll offer some interesting glazes as well.

https://www.instagram.com/mcmillanadrian/

[boom64]

Fantastic photos Peter ,thanks .The Kunzea (no27), WOW what a ripper .Cheers John.

[KIRKY]

Hi Melbrackstone, just checked out your friends site he uses some incredible glazes. There were easily over a dozen that I'd be interested in. Lets us know if he does decide to do bonsai pots.
Cheers
Kirky

[Lane]

Nice!

With every native bonsai I see I am motivated to attempt each and every one of them!

[melbrackstone]

Hi Melbrackstone, just checked out your friends site he uses some incredible glazes. There were easily over a dozen that I'd be interested in. Lets us know if he does decide to do bonsai pots.

I'll be sure to let everyone know, Kirky. I also have my eye on some of those glazes!

If you're keen, you can message him on instagram to let him know your preferences, or let me know and I'll pass it on.

I've told him I like the green https://www.instagram.com/p/6Y7QwACOm7/ and the red https://www.instagram.com/p/7ZH0S7iOuT/, so I'm sure he'd love some feedback on which ones to try.

[Pat K]

WOW.....more than just great glazes, he's also knows how to use them!
Just one point, for a wide range of users, bonsai pots need to be high fired.

Pat

[melbrackstone]

Just one point, for a wide range of users, bonsai pots need to be high fired.

Thanks Pat, I've no idea what that means, but I'll tell him.

Cheers
Mel