Hi guys,
This tree is one of my collected English Elms from a dig back in July, and it is the one which is interesting me the most so far, so I thought I would post a progression from the original stump it was when collected, to what it is now, in just a few months.
Still a long way to go, but certainly coming along nicely.
I originally carved the top of the tree, then decided to experiment by using a set of jinning pliers to strip away the heartwood instead of smoothly carving it away, and am impressed with the result.
Any advice, criticism etc is welcome..
Cheers,
Steve.
Collected English Elm. From "stump to...?
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Re: Collected English Elm. From "stump to...?
I reckon it looks pretty cool.
Maybe a burnt look might even better suit this style but it's definitely got a lot of potential and I like what you have done so far.
Cheers,
Maybe a burnt look might even better suit this style but it's definitely got a lot of potential and I like what you have done so far.
Cheers,
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful
