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  1. pjkatich

    Root-Over-Ruin

    Thanks Troy, I appreciate the kind words. I would encourage you to try one for yourself. I have enjoyed the challenge very much. You know how to contact me if you have any questions. Cheers, Paul
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    Root-Over-Ruin

    Thanks Dan, I appreciate the positive feedback. In regards to dormancy, they normally drop their leaves sometime during November. Usually after the first cold spell. Depending on the weather, they normally start pushing new buds the third or fourth week of January. Cheers, Paul
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    Ashes to ashes....Pots to pots

    The gentleman that taught me to throw went to school at Edinboro. I understand that they have a very good ceramics program there. Store bought stoneware will have a hard time holding up to that hot of a firing. The other factor that will effect your work is the wadding. I could see other...
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    Ashes to ashes....Pots to pots

    Hello Dave, Have you made pots before? That's to bad about the warp. Regardless, I think you did a good job on the construction of this pot. Did the kiln really get to cone 12? If so, that might account for the warp-age. Cheers, Paul
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    CBE Club Displays

    That's interesting John. Your not the first person who attends that show to say those words. Hopefully, my name is still on the list and one of these days I might just get a call from Aurthur. Thanks for your support. Cheers, Paul
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    CBE Club Displays

    Thanks John. I think your cypress is developing very nicely. It won't be to much longer before the transition point from the trunk to the apex branching will all flow together seamlessly. I've talked to Aurthur about vending at the show and your right, there is a waiting list. A long...
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    CBE Club Displays

    Thanks for sharing the photos John. It looks like it was another great show. Congratulations on the award for your display. Any closeups of the bald cypress? It looks good in the group shot. Cheers, Paul
  8. pjkatich

    Ulmus parvafolia

    Six of one, half a dozen of another - it's just semantics. To me both terms are appropriate. Cheers, Paul
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    Ulmus parvafolia

    I appreciate the positive feedback Deadwood. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers, Paul
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    Ulmus parvafolia

    Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Regards, Paul
  11. pjkatich

    Pot School

    Focus on the rim of each pot and how it affects the visual weight. The top two are more formal and masculine. Both are level and straight across at the top. The next two are less formal and softer. Both are rounded over and not as hard as the first two. You are on the mark with the...
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    Pot School

    Here are a few pots with different styles of rims. Tell me what you see as you go from top to bottom. Paul
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    Pot School

    Hi Al, I appreciate the compliment and thanks for adding to the discussion. Busy - yes. But not in a negative manner I think. Not sure what you mean by "show stealer". Something positive I hope. What would you plant in this container? Cheers, Paul
  14. pjkatich

    Pot School

    Right on the mark Judy. This pot has a strong presence as relayed by the wide feet and the vertical sides. However, it is tempered by the rounded bands and the lack of a defined rim. The color combination, light green mixed with brown also echos this same theme. I made this pot years ago...
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    Yaupon Holly....?

    Brian, Looks like a great batch of Ilex. I would leave well enough alone at this point in time. Although they are tough plants, they are not bullet proof. I think you have pushed them as far as you can this year. Here is a design idea for you: I have included the can as...
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    Pot School

    Judy, Here are a two examples of pots where I used a concave band near the rim. You can see that the rim does not extend past the profile of the pot. However, the band gives the impression that there is a more pronounced rim on the pot. Here is an example of a pot that is...
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    Pot School

    Hello Doug, As I said earlier, pot selection is a very personal thing. To me, that makes the aesthetic aspects and their application very biased. My viewpoints are based on my understanding of the artistic principles and how I like to apply them. Line, shape, form, color, and texture...
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    Pot School

    So, I went to my dictionary on this one Judy. Rim - "the edge of an object, usually of a circular object;a margin;a border." Lip - "the rim or edge of any opening or cavity; the flared edge of a container..." Of coarse there are other meanings of both terms, but these two seem relevant...
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    Pot School

    Your welcome Judy. I will put together a few photos for you an post them soon as I can. You refer to rims and lips as if they are different. Is that the way you see it? To me, these terms are interchangeable when talking about a ceramic pot. They are referring to the same thing...
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    Pot School

    Yes, there is a lot of conflicting information Judy. Everyone has a different opinion about this subject. As I said earlier, pot selection is a very personal thing. The information I am passing along here is how I see things and should not be considered gospel. Now, let's talk about...
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    Pot School

    Yes Judy, I think you are correct in your assessment of this pot. To me, this pot is sending conflicting signals starting with the feet. They are narrow and decorative which to me denotes a lighter, feminine feel. The bottom band adds visual weight back to the base of the pot which...
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    Pot School

    Here are a few examples Jason. I hope this helps. Paul
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    Pot School

    In all forms of art, horizontal lines are used to suggest a feeling of rest or repose. The idea is that objects which are parallel to the earth are at rest in relation to gravity. Banding or horizontal lines are used on bonsai pots for several reasons. When applied to the lower portion...
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    Pot School

    OK Judy, to start with, the basic horticultural function of the feet on a bonsai container is to raise the pot up off the bench and allow air to circulate under the pot. From my point of view, the major aesthetic roll of the feet is to adjust the visual weight and visual balance of a pot...
  25. pjkatich

    Pot School

    Hello Judy, Dick and Gary have offered some good advice. To me, pot selection is a very personal thing. The pot is the final piece of the bonsai puzzle. It is the last line of the story your bonsai is trying to tell. How you choose to finish your bonsai story should come from the...
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