Dang that looks so cool

Can't wait for it to become a hundred year old bonsai....lovely, creative, genius ...thanks.

I’m so glad I found your channel! What incredible trees and so maybe good tips. Thank you for sharing!

@hyperionhelios190

2 жыл бұрын

Me as well! I just started this season and I've watched a lot of videos but surprised it took so long to discover this one!

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Awesome as always. Great inspiration for some of my future shimpaku cuttings.

오~이 방법도 영감을 주는군요~나도 직접 해봐야겠네요~멋져요~

Nice .... thanks for sharing this video

Very good!

Love love love! I've got a cool rock that has some herkimer diamonds in, I've pulled out a bigger one, some teeny tiny ones remain, but the craggy rock is just perfect! I will have to order one of your little junipers.

Good work

Wow ❤️

Appreciate your efforts to share the details of the small juniper - over - rock… question … how you made the resin base? Thank you…

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm actually going to do a video soon on setting the stones at the desired angle and casting a base. Hope to have it in the next couple weeks!

I live in Central California, and I've killed a few junipers cutting, wiring, potting them during summer time. I have much luck with boxwood.

Do you have a video on the process for making the base for the rock to stand on. This video was very inspiring. I have been collecting good rock for years for this very purpose Thank you for your videos

@Bonsaify

4 ай бұрын

No, but basically I prop up the rock in a small paper cup or similar and then pour a small amount of cement or resin to make the base. Pretty simple. Resin is stronger when it's thin...cement is cheaper.

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Eric coma can you tell us more about how you made the base on your rock? And also how you pick rocks from the rockyard?

@Bonsaify

Жыл бұрын

I have two old videos about this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3phtdKFfNnTY7w.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/gpOekpSjfrK8YJM.html The base is cast resin with sand in it - e.g a two-part epoxy with filler. You can also use cast concrete but make sure it's not just mortar mix or similar - I used a UHPC mix. Look for something that's meant for sculpture casting or fine architectural detail.

Hi... first time watching your channel, nice trees you have bro. Regarding to that rock, did you make it ?? If it so would you explain the process, the step by step, material and all that thing.. ? Tks

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! The rock itself is collected from a remote part of California. However, I cast the resin base to make it more user friendly in terms of creating this type of composition. We will be sharing a video about how to use resin to create bases for natural stones to make it possible to use them at awkward angles. The problem that needs to be overcome is basically that there is no way to anchor the rock at the proper angle and keep it securely in place. Thanks for your interest.

@martinkinley8989

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I posted my question before watching all the video he he. I've seen many of these rocks but I couldn't find a video about how to built them. Your composition looks very nice and harmonious, I've some shimpaku cuttings and you gave my inspiration to create a composition like yours, all I need is the stone 😀😐

Could you give us an update on this project? I would like to make one next spring.

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

Just published!

I want to make one of these SO Badly! Maybe you could do a v short video about making a cast for the base of rock for rock plantings?

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

I could. but basically take a disposable container, like a paper cup, fill the bottom with 2-part epoxy to a depth of about 1/8" and then place the stone in it to set. I added sand as a filler in the epoxy as well. Then used a grinder with a diamond bit to round off the raised edges formed by surface tension. You'll have to size the container to the stone and pre-test that you can get it at the right angle. Sourcing the stones is more difficult!

@zeroeure

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bonsaify that makes a lot of sense haha thank you! Easier than I thought

How is the juniper doing now?? Pls share progress video if any and also what else u did to keep it alive.

@Bonsaify

Жыл бұрын

Check the 02:45 mark of this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dWmVr5SHla6qdaQ.html 😭 But, I have some others that are fine when using the same techniques...

Question the resin you used. Is it safe to use with plants? No toxins would leach out.

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

The resin is two-part, basically an epoxy, so once the base cures, it's a hard plastic, and if there is any leaching (I can't be sure to be honest) it would be minimal. The resin is used for waterproofing boats, and other water applications so it's not likely to break down in the pot.

@ez-8238

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bonsaify thank you for replying to my question. I was just wondering if that could have been the reason your other plant died. Some resin is stil toxic even when cured and having it moist is even worse. Maybe a talk to the manufacturer of the resin is in order. There are food safe resins.

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

It's a good point. When I made this one, I did a batch of about 30 or so with the same rocks and the same resin. Of those, when I planted them only 2-3 of the trees died, and they were tiny cuttings at the time. I attributed it to them drying out afterward or being overworked. But, something to look into, thanks for the info.

I I've heard of muck but have no idea what it is .

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

There are a few versions, we use akadama fines (dust), mixed with clay (ours is from a pottery store, but you can get it yourself in the wild) and shredded sphagnum moss. This mix works reasonably well for the purposes of rock plantings. "Keto" is a Japanese term for something similar to clay, but with more organic material - Jan Culek from the Czech Republic has hypothesized that this is the silt from natural ponds that forms on the bottom, collected and then dried down to a clay consistency. We don't have any of that at the moment so I'm not sure...

My Juniper Bonsai seems to be losing color. The needles are not falling off and the branches are bendable. It just doesn't look happy. Any ideas? Maybe a Fertilizer?

@Bonsaify

Жыл бұрын

So many possible explanations. Do you keep it outside? Fertilizer, water? Try posting photos of it to Reddit/Bonsai: www.reddit.com/r/Bonsai/ Or email us a photo.

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Hi, rather than muck, why not just wire the roots to rock, or wrap the roots on the rock, and bury the rock and roots?

Nice video. I just did one yesterday with a different technic. Hope it works. :D My video about it is in german but you can take a look if you like. Greetings from Bulgaria. :)

Amazing work :) I just found you - cool that you’re channel’s name is so similar to mine

@Bonsaify

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, do you pronounce yours "Bonsai-fly" as in "super-fly"? Fun!

@Bonsaifly

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bonsaify haha more like Butter-fly but yeah