AusBonsai

Soltan asked me if I could post a picture of the Akadama. That is available here in Western Australia. It is the hard quality one that is used by the professionals in Japan.
The people who import it have said they are willing to ship to the Eastern States however as always freight is the Bug.To make it viable to both parties they need to ship by the pallet load. So it is suggested that a co op between Clubs nurseries and individuals might be the way to go.
Here are some pics

Thanks Derek I am much by myself out here but I am working on a plan
I am very happily Confident that this is the high quality hard Akadama that I have been chasing.
Thanks Kindly

How many bags on a pallet Pup and what would the costs be per bag + shipping?
Maybe we could get a syndicate together and bring one to the east coast Who's interested?

Steven

count me in

AusBonsai wrote:How many bags on a pallet Pup and what would the costs be per bag + shipping?
Maybe we could get a syndicate together and bring one to the east coast Who's interested?

Steven

G day guys I will hopefully see the guys on Saturday and try to get the info that you want . I believe the pallet is about dont quote me though 100 bags. Any way I will know Saturday hopefully. Pup

If you can get the weight per bag that would rock.

Unfortunately the guy that is the senior partner in the group that are importing it ( Akadama ) has had a few health problems so at the moment is resting I will try to speak to one of the others today. So bare with me. Pup

Asus101 wrote:If you can get the weight per bag that would rock.

Asus I have not been ignoring you on this. I have just spoken to Arthur. He is back on deck the bags weigh approx 10 kgs. I have passed on the info needed to get bulk supplies now all that is needed is a commitment from people to how many. A pallet is 100 bags. So as Steven asked who is interested. As I said my trees are very happy with the change. Regards pup. Hopefully we will also have a Satsuki,( I do not like the word personally ) but expert. On board.

I would also like some.

JayC

Arthur Robinson - also a violin maker - is definitely the person to speak to. If you do a google search for Arthur Robinson Violins Australia you should come up with his contact.

Arthur did an excellent demonstration at the Opening of the Australian National Bonsai and Penjing Collection back in October. He used Akadama and Kanuma (?) in the new planting.

If you are looking for small quantities, Arthur will be able to point you in the right direction. I know that for people in Melbourne; the Bonsai Farm at Hawthorn has purchased Akadama in a variety of sizes.

do you know any violin makers in hobart andrew

Arthur is the Man as I stated he deals in bulk All information has been passed to Steven. He needs a commitment so he can order.
I have just been up there and bought some more. I will post a couple of his Satsuki Azaleas. Pup
He dose make a very good Violin.

As to violin makers in Hobart ... sorry I know none ... that I am aware of.

I do understand that there are some extremely beautiful Bonsai in Tasmania. The cooler climate no doubt a positive factor in this!

yea, its pretty nice down here

Leong Kwong at Bonsai South in Caringbah in Sydney's southern suburbs carries akadama. He has a website http://www.bonsaisouth.com.au and you could get more info from him.