Milly
Shohin
I really like this tree as well as most of the others you've shown us. IMHO I think you've done a good job on that knub.
Very pleased with the Chinese Quince...
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Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Thank ya kindly. I love scars on a trunk that tells a story. This one shows it has one. They don't heal scars well. But can be done. Why spend years on healing a scar...when I prefer them? So thanks.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I was shocked when I got back home from vacation...to really see how thick the sacrifice branch had gotten. This year it grew significantly. It is a very proper first branch in thickness now. *That section of my bench is 6 ft long. Lol
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Once they start going, they go and can fatten considerably. 
. Also the scar on the left CAN close over. But you need to really remove the stump in order to do that. For this, a better carving bit is needed for your dremel.
Their native carving bits are too fine for the work we do. (Take a peek, I just now posted a video in my general thread so you can see how easily the wood can be removed: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/jelle-aka-leatherback-bonsai-bash.63105/post-1198595)
Thx. This shows that I should start doing something with mine.
Been allowing sacrifices to run for the past 4, 5 years or so to close die-back and fatten the base. Maybe it is time to start making it a bonsai.
. Also the scar on the left CAN close over. But you need to really remove the stump in order to do that. For this, a better carving bit is needed for your dremel. Their native carving bits are too fine for the work we do. (Take a peek, I just now posted a video in my general thread so you can see how easily the wood can be removed: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/jelle-aka-leatherback-bonsai-bash.63105/post-1198595)
Thx. This shows that I should start doing something with mine.
Been allowing sacrifices to run for the past 4, 5 years or so to close die-back and fatten the base. Maybe it is time to start making it a bonsai.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
You aren't kidding...once they get going. Shocked me how much it gained in girth this year.Once they start going, they go and can fatten considerably.
Their native carving bits are too fine for the work we do. (Take a peek, I just now posted a video in my general thread so you can see how easily the wood can be removed: https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/jelle-aka-leatherback-bonsai-bash.63105/post-1198595)
Thx. This shows that I should start doing something with mine.
Been allowing sacrifices to run for the past 4, 5 years or so to close die-back and fatten the base. Maybe it is time to start making it a bonsai.
I have a carving set for my dremel. I have healed scars over. That said...I'm kind of broken. Possibly because this was the first tree I took to carving. I am not sure I wish to heal it over...Instead ... I may go in and carve more details. Of course time and my mentality could change. It's good to know the wound could be healed if I ever change my thoughts on this one.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
With the amount of rollover from the scar healing. Most definitely...I could heal the scar, if I ever decide to go that route. 
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