What’s your latest Bonsai related purchase?

[brentwood]

I keep buying small pots got this koyo recently.. not sure what to put in it, maybe this Juniprr start

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[leatherback]

I keep buying small pots got this koyo recently.. not sure what to put in it

I know the feeling!

 

[penumbra]

I keep buying small pots got this koyo recently.. not sure what to put in it, maybe this Juniprr start

B

I know the feeling!

Last night I was thinking about this. I have a lot of pots that I have been collecting that I have no plans for except to enjoy them as pots. I get the twisted feeling sometimes that I need to get rid of some plants and buy some more pots. They are very low maintenance.
AS a potter I have always collected pottery that inspires me.

 

[leatherback]

Mailman was there!

Two pots by terre-o-vert / Mr Torcatis in France. Excellent 'rustic' pots

 

[just.wing.it]

Two Iker pots are on their way to me. I will take pictures when they arrive.

I couldn't resist.... like a true pot head, I went right back and bought another one.
Just wanted a bigger one to, found an unglazed 11" that I liked.
Should arrive in a few days.

Ready for springtime! C'mon springtime!

 

[Bman7689]

I've been busy the last month or so, purchased my first korean hornbeam, coral bark japanese maple, and a katsura japanese maple. Also bought a couple spare pots.

 

[Bman7689]

Mailman was there!

Two pots by terre-o-vert / Mr Torcatis in France. Excellent 'rustic' pots
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I see his stuff all over 99 cent bonsai on fb, haven't bought anything from him yet. They looks nice!

 

[brentwood]

Last night I was thinking about this. I have a lot of pots that I have been collecting that I have no plans for except to enjoy them as pots. I get the twisted feeling sometimes that I need to get rid of some plants and buy some more pots. They are very low maintenance.
AS a potter I have always collected pottery that inspires me.

I've just decided that I'm going to put my trees in the nicest pots I can find - they're a big part of the art, the hobby, so I'll put as much thought into them as the tree. Unfortunately, they can be $$

 

[leatherback]

I see his stuff all over 99 cent bonsai on fb, haven't bought anything from him yet. They looks nice!

They really are. They are slightly thick-walled and thus heavy though. So not fine Japanese. But if you like them a bit rougher they are great!



Here is one in action:

 

[penumbra]

I've just decided that I'm going to put my trees in the nicest pots I can find - they're a big part of the art, the hobby, so I'll put as much thought into them as the tree. Unfortunately, they can be $$

That a good move if you have the funds and plants that are worthy.

 

[Bman7689]

They really are. They are slightly thick-walled and thus heavy though. So not fine Japanese. But if you like them a bit rougher they are great!



Here is one in action:

That pot is perfect for that tree. Very nice!

 

[leatherback]

plants that are worthy

overrated when buying pots

 

[leatherback]

That pot is perfect for that tree. Very nice!

Thank you. The tree is not ready for the pot though. But hey, Had the pot and the tree. What do you do when tired of plastic fantastic pots!?

 

[Lutonian]

I got these pots without any idea of what's going on them too, I don't know the makers

 

[brentwood]

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I got these pots without any idea of what's going on them too, I don't know the makers

If you have the patience to look, you can probably find the artists here:. https://japanesebonsaipots.net/chinese-chops-and-artist-marks/

Good luck!
Brent

 

[penumbra]

One of two Chuck Iker pots. They are of amazing quality with great attention to detail.

 

[penumbra]

The other Iker Pot. I love my unglazed pots and I love texture. These are hands down winners.

 

[just.wing.it]

The other Iker has arrived!
11" circle.
I dont know how he gets the color variations in the unglazed pots, but its quite nice.

 

[Carol 83]

The other Iker has arrived!
11" circle.
I dont know how he gets the color variations in the unglazed pots, but its quite nice.
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I gravitate towards glazed pots, but that one is really nice.

 

[penumbra]

I gravitate towards glazed pots, but that one is really nice.

That did surprise me a little.

I dont know how he gets the color variations in the unglazed pots, but its quite nice.

It is done when metallic oxide wash, probably iron oxide.