Bonsaify | Defining the Three Phases of Bonsai Development
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This video is filled with great tips on the specific operations required to develop a tree into a good bonsai through early, middle, and late development. Eric explains what the differences are between these three stages, and why each is important.
LATE DEVELOPMENT
00:00:27 Work on a collected wild trunk with 2 approach grafts added to create the crown. This tree is almost done with development phase; it's reaching maturity as a bonsai. Eric will be using techniques to maintain the branch structure, not to create it.
00:01:14 Eric focuses on a second wiring, with the goal of branch optimization, creating more space, and creating patterns the branches need to have for them to be maintained long-term.
00:02:03 Trim & wire ASMR with explanation.
00:03:27 Silhouette completed.
MIDDLE DEVELOPMENT
00:04:06 Eric works on a field grown Kishu Juniper in middle development that still has a long way to go with overall structure. First he'll clean up bottoms of branches so he can do a structural analysis of the tree and decide what the next steps are.
00:04:56 Eric uses towels to block out parts of the foliage he might cut off.
00:05:30 Why he won't just cut off all those branches and start styling the tree; there are still some structural issues that need to be overcome. This requires use of growing techniques which involve leaving large sacrifice brnaches.
00:06:21 Clean up jin ( bare part of branch) and shari (trunk w/o bark), and also lower section of the trunk.
00:07:05 Discussion of the 2 separate lifelines and how they impacted Eric's work decisions a few years ago, and how they impact the decisions he's making today.
00:08:12 Creating a 2nd shari and what it will do to the growth and development of the trunk.
00:09:55 Results of today's shari work.
EARLY DEVELOPMENT
00:10:35 Creating or modifying a trunk line or trunk line & primary branches.
00:11:18 There is one simple operation in early development to make the difference between a mediocre and a really good tree later.
00:12:08 Wiring plus a critical step: adding movement and twists without cracking the branches or splitting at a major junction.
We've organized the channel with playlists for early & middle development:
EARLY DEVELOPMENT: • Early Development
MIDDLE DEVELOPMENT: • Middle Development
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Thank you so much for this video! One of the hardest things for people new to the hobby is that most of the books and videos describe late stage or maintenance techniques. Lots of immediate gratification, but you loose years of actually making a bonsai. Your video make the process fun and meaningful!
Best bonsai vids on the 'net. Thank you yet again!
@wreagin1
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
Appreciate your clarity in describing development stages and camera work focused on branch selection and wiring technique.
Thanks for pointing out the curation of the back catalog, they look great, can’t wait to dig into those playlists, too.
Perfect video short as can be and great info for me. Thanks and cheers from Ojai Ca
Very beautiful work and great approach.
fantastic video on this.
Great video Eric 👍
Thank you for additional learning about bonsai.
Thanks, great info! 🌱
Thanks,great video👍👍👍
Good stuff!
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Thanks.
Nice one, back from your field trip with Johnny Depp hey.
@Bonsaify
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully Pedro wont see that comment.😂
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Hi Eric I'm curious as to how you know that the bottom of a branch will remain that way so you feel confident enough to cut the bottom growth off it? What if you have to turn the branch other to get more movement etc.?
@Bonsaify
Жыл бұрын
Excellent question! I'm NOT confident that the bottom of a branch will remain as the bottom in early and middle development. However, the growth that naturally occurs on the bottom is typically weaker to start. When thinning I remove this growth to allow the structure to be more visible, and wiring to be easier. With rotation of the shoots/branches I can then place foliage on the bottom again if needed, or keep it on the top and sides. The shoots that are on the top side are nearly always enough to use for structure, then you get the foliage volume later from new growth. The only exception to this might be in small shohin and mame compositions - there you have to be so meticulous that removing "bottom growth" is not really the same. You could leave some of the bottom growth if you are planning to rotate it to the side/top, there is no reason not to. Or, if you want you could create a slightly different pattern. In the end, Kishu and Itoigawa both make more 3D branch structures than are beneficial for bonsai design. So removing about 1/3 to 1/2 of the foliage allows for more of a structural view...
@tobywilson4876
Жыл бұрын
@@Bonsaify thanks for the thorough response!
i realy like juniper(mostly tanuki). than other bonsai.
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What is that tool you're using to carve the bark?
@Bonsaify
2 жыл бұрын
It's from Kaneshin, and we carry it normally, but we're out of stock. www.bonsaify.com/collections/bonsai-tools/products/erics-favorite-carving-bonsai-tool?variant=39607657070643 You can find it in the Bonsaitonight store here: store.bonsaitonight.com/collections/bonsai-tools/products/carving-tools?variant=8897642364989