How to Make a Juniper Bonsai

As a species, junipers are some of the most flexible and forgiving trees to begin a bonsai composition. In this breakdown of how to make a bonsai, we walk you through the fundamental steps of front selection, creation of deadwood, setting of structure, and wiring of your pads. This process can be applied to any piece of nursery stock or accessible piece of material to warrant the very best results and provide the backbone for juniper bonsai creation.
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Chapters of the video
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Overview
2:02 - Cleaning and Selecting the Front
9:05 - Create Deadwood
16:21 - Set Structure
22:49 - Detail Wiring
32:29 - Outro

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  • @topdeckdog
    @topdeckdog2 жыл бұрын

    No. 1 step should be: Start with absolutely outrageous stock like this

  • @iamshredder3587

    @iamshredder3587

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah hard to go wrong with a beauty like that.

  • @travel-warrior
    @travel-warrior Жыл бұрын

    This is creation in its purest form, i can watch this several times and still get valuable insight, you are truly a master of the art of bonsai,

  • @speliotis
    @speliotis2 жыл бұрын

    I want to give credit to the videographer / editor who did a great job following the process.... Thank you. Well done

  • @1niko3
    @1niko32 жыл бұрын

    i miss mondays with mirai

  • @thomasst-jean5970

    @thomasst-jean5970

    4 ай бұрын

    Omg so much ! That was the most awesome content ever

  • @hongpham349
    @hongpham349 Жыл бұрын

    One more time. I would like to say thank you. You are a true bonsai teacher. You are a great professor and a true master. THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @dshevack1
    @dshevack110 күн бұрын

    2 years late to this party but what an amazing Bonsai and I have learned a lot.

  • @Paullywallnuts747
    @Paullywallnuts7472 жыл бұрын

    Joining his live stream was a game changer for me , Thanks MIRAI for another great video !!!

  • @claudiahawkins2648
    @claudiahawkins2648 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this was really clear to understand and I will put this into action. A beginner learning lots from you with many thanks.

  • @bgullsgarden7849
    @bgullsgarden78492 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to you talk all day Ryan! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion with us! I greatly appreciate it!

  • @BONSAIenCORTO
    @BONSAIenCORTO2 жыл бұрын

    Lets see it!!!! Just as always, crazy quality, tons of knowledge and pure passion. Thanks.

  • @Sentient_Goose
    @Sentient_Goose2 жыл бұрын

    I'm absolutely speechless, wow 😲

  • @barbkrienke8400
    @barbkrienke84002 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy to see that you are producing new technical content! I watch your old videos over and over because there is so much packed into those old videos, and I pick up something new every time I see it! I can absolutely see KZread being a financially rewarding venture for you as you produce more content and pick up more subscribers. You not only have an incredible amount of bonsai and horticultural knowledge, but you also know how to convey that complicated information in an engaging and easy-to-understand way! Your love and enthusiasm for bonsai and knowledge is invigorating!!!!

  • @Bonsaifly

    @Bonsaifly

    2 жыл бұрын

    I could not have said that any better. It is a true joy to learn from these videos

  • @ahb5819
    @ahb58192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bonsai Mirai, highly appreciated 👍

  • @davidclark5723
    @davidclark5723 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Fantastic process with an awesome result.

  • @speliotis
    @speliotis2 жыл бұрын

    I am impressed with the contrast of the deadwood & the living bark... Great contrast - it adds depth & interest to the piece it actually looks like two trees intertwined.... Thank you for your artistry & explanations. Great teaching

  • @jballenger9240
    @jballenger92402 жыл бұрын

    Nice entrance…smooth and cool😎🌿🌿🥇🏆🥇😎

  • @javedk
    @javedk Жыл бұрын

    Dude you’re the man. Idk why but yours are the only bonsai videos I ever learn anything from.

  • @alessandrospinosa9544
    @alessandrospinosa95442 жыл бұрын

    Grazie Maestro...what an amazing video. Beautiful creation, a whole life of effort, experience and knowledges here.

  • @markwoodard659
    @markwoodard659 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job bro! Very good video with good instruction.

  • @carnivaltym
    @carnivaltym Жыл бұрын

    I think that handing down plants thru many generations is pretty mystical!

  • @louiithecat
    @louiithecat Жыл бұрын

    the explanation to find the best front with the sticks was the best I ve seen so far. thanks!

  • @davidk5953
    @davidk59532 жыл бұрын

    Both rugged and elegant. Beautiful.

  • @crestflock
    @crestflock2 жыл бұрын

    I am a novice in bonsai technique and I can say that this video is educational and with a lot of technicality in all aspects that even made me feel like in a classroom Thank you for sharing.

  • @alessandromassimo5717
    @alessandromassimo57172 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel

  • @diderkamal1
    @diderkamal12 жыл бұрын

    I remember watching this live, was pretty awesome tbh many great lessons learned

  • @BruceElliott
    @BruceElliott2 жыл бұрын

    The timing of this video is perfect for me. I have a Sargent Juniper that I've been growing from nursery stock for four or five years, and I've been planning to start styling it this year. I had been unsure about what directions I would take with it, but since it looks very similar to the specimen in the video, I now have a lot more ideas and confidence to move ahead. Thank you!

  • @aivarpetrov7447
    @aivarpetrov74472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Ryan!

  • @markn26
    @markn262 жыл бұрын

    Best wiring tutorial I've ever seen

  • @SilverF0XX
    @SilverF0XX2 жыл бұрын

    Glad this is back, I was paused when it was pulled down. Very happy to finish the video.

  • @Art-inventions
    @Art-inventions Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this great video, a lot of info packed into 33 minutes!...Love it!!! you are a great artist.

  • @korbendallas7126
    @korbendallas71262 жыл бұрын

    Ryan, thank you very much for sharing your valuable knowledge of bonsai. 🙂

  • @rainbowstar4360
    @rainbowstar4360 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Your Sensei would be so proud of you of all that you have contributed to the art of Bonsai

  • @charlesbennett8744
    @charlesbennett87442 жыл бұрын

    You are very talented I have watched one to many of your videos you spend to much time talking I believe people learn more from viewing not so much audio. I appreciate your talent✌️

  • @samyoel5384

    @samyoel5384

    7 ай бұрын

    I see your not trying to insult the guy, but you clearly don’t understand how the theory side of bonsai is the most important part. You can’t demonstrate horticultural theory without language.

  • @a.k.h.channel
    @a.k.h.channel Жыл бұрын

    Amazing Juniper bonsai,thank you for sharing Mr

  • @TonyHigginsonVlog
    @TonyHigginsonVlog2 жыл бұрын

    Simply put, this is a top quality instructional video packed with relevant information and experience. Thank you for sharing!

  • @antonisanagnostopoulos4809
    @antonisanagnostopoulos4809 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! I’m barely a beginner and have absolutely falling in love with trying to create Bonsai!

  • @TheeBullCo
    @TheeBullCo2 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! Cannot believe ive been practicing for two years now and only just seeing this yt! So amazing .

  • @synphysodon
    @synphysodon2 жыл бұрын

    thats why i am in Mirai Live since 2017.

  • @jmsdaddyo
    @jmsdaddyo2 жыл бұрын

    Best opening of any video so far.

  • @stevefitzgerald1675
    @stevefitzgerald16752 жыл бұрын

    This is SOOOOOO good. Really appreciate the knowledge sharing and I'm headed out to find some juniper to create with!

  • @CGKFPV

    @CGKFPV

    2 жыл бұрын

    check out Nigel Saunders channel if you haven't. LOADS of hands on info!

  • @C33Fernandez
    @C33Fernandez2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you all for the content and inspiration! Definitely needing more of the detailed info now that I'm a few years in, I'm keeping my eyes out!

  • @bonsaidigabry9146
    @bonsaidigabry91462 жыл бұрын

    Bravo God job Perfect technic!!!!

  • @bonsaibob8253
    @bonsaibob82532 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! I learned a great deal today. Thank You Ryan

  • @rarityfind
    @rarityfindАй бұрын

    Your a fantastic instructor

  • @bonsai-tvc1426
    @bonsai-tvc14262 жыл бұрын

    you share very well. Bonsai is so beautiful!

  • @MakeMoreBonsai
    @MakeMoreBonsai Жыл бұрын

    Always fun to watch you do your thing!

  • @sagebonsai
    @sagebonsai2 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. Ryan I've been learning so much from you these past few years. My yamadori sagebrush in my icon would of killed over a long time ago if wasn't for you teaching me the skills I needed to better understand how to properly care for it. It's four years old and continues to thrive in my care for that I can't thank you enough.

  • @BonsaiMirai

    @BonsaiMirai

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear and thank you for sharing! Stay tuned for more advanced tools to keep your bonsai healthy. :)

  • @sagebonsai

    @sagebonsai

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BonsaiMirai yep I got a mechanics tool chest full of bonsai tools and power equipment for anything. To me bonsai isn't just a hobby that I just picked up but a way of life. I always look forward to seeing your next video.

  • @murray821
    @murray8212 жыл бұрын

    Really amazing tree! You make it look so easy 😅

  • @tntcoachchris
    @tntcoachchris2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent info! Well presented to those of us new at this craft.

  • @aleidaaviles3983
    @aleidaaviles39832 жыл бұрын

    Maestro Ryan gracias por compartir tu arte , ya en este video hay la opción de la traducción automática, ahora si podremos disfrutar de este don que Dios te dio, de nuevo, gracias por compartirlo.

  • @jballenger9240
    @jballenger92402 жыл бұрын

    Love your enthusiasm and passion with its incredible base of training and knowledge.

  • @benwilde365
    @benwilde36511 ай бұрын

    Excellent teacher!

  • @TreeVibes
    @TreeVibes2 жыл бұрын

    Love the energy 👌👍 and thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏

  • @leeschlosser4069
    @leeschlosser406910 ай бұрын

    He is a tree magician. Fascinating.

  • @creightonfreeman8059
    @creightonfreeman80592 жыл бұрын

    Excellent demo!

  • @JacobFirlotte
    @JacobFirlotte2 жыл бұрын

    Great knowledge, communication and production !

  • @ladyofgoats
    @ladyofgoats2 жыл бұрын

    This video is one of the best! Can't wait for more 2022 content!!!

  • @madepastika2988
    @madepastika29882 жыл бұрын

    Im from Bali Indonesia👍👍👍

  • @LounoirRecords
    @LounoirRecords2 жыл бұрын

    junipers, next to pines, are probably the most fun species to work with :)

  • @PutuBonsai
    @PutuBonsai2 жыл бұрын

    The video that is presented is very interesting and very inspiring. thank you sir

  • @oliverschultz4943
    @oliverschultz4943 Жыл бұрын

    Exceptional instruction and inspiration - thank you!!!

  • @9svm
    @9svm2 жыл бұрын

    dude i love how stoked you are after that finishing apex

  • @BenBSeattle
    @BenBSeattle2 жыл бұрын

    great video thanks

  • @Jean-fl6ih
    @Jean-fl6ih2 жыл бұрын

    great work🤩

  • @MarcTrottier22
    @MarcTrottier2211 ай бұрын

    Incredible. I love your vision and artistic abilities.

  • @sambanen6893
    @sambanen68939 ай бұрын

    love these long form videos

  • @ricklandaubonsai5506
    @ricklandaubonsai55062 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING video!

  • @matthewwood4008
    @matthewwood4008 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing another great informative video

  • @Jakub_Andrzejewski
    @Jakub_Andrzejewski2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Thank you for sharing.

  • @mame6508
    @mame65082 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ryan

  • @jvilla6505
    @jvilla65052 жыл бұрын

    Ryan, it'd be very useful to say in each video what date/month/season it is when you perform the work, since the video posting date may not match leaving us guessing when we should apply the concepts to our trees. Thank you for all your videos, I've learned a ton.

  • @rohanallen7798
    @rohanallen77982 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks

  • @aleidaaviles3983
    @aleidaaviles39832 жыл бұрын

    Estos videos no aparecen subtitulos en español, te pedimos , si puedes ponerlos ya que nos ayudaría mucho entender tu arte, somos admiradores de ti , estos últimos videos que has subido serían para nosotros más emocionantes al saber que es lo que dices en ellos. Gracias maestro Ryan por deleitarnos, esperamos pronta respuesta a nuestra petición.

  • @jeanfrancoisfauveau7046
    @jeanfrancoisfauveau7046 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome, what a master ! Thank you so much !

  • @enobishop1419
    @enobishop1419 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm learning so much from you... you're an amazing teacher ... you're passion is infectious Love&Light eno

  • @brucetharp7610
    @brucetharp761011 ай бұрын

    Very well presented!!

  • @estherlovesveges
    @estherlovesveges2 жыл бұрын

    That defining branch, boom.

  • @MoreScareMoreCandy
    @MoreScareMoreCandy2 жыл бұрын

    Ryan, I love your videos (I'm a subscriber on Bonsai Mirai, which is awesome!). I still can't wrap my head around how you can do that much work on a juniper in one shot and have it live. I understand that this was an already healthy juniper, but seriously what's your secret?! (Wizard?) I've been sticking to one thing at a time either repot or pruning or wiring or deadwood, and yet I still have a few that still don't make it. Is there a special after care regimen?

  • @DAgamChanel
    @DAgamChanel2 жыл бұрын

    Saya suka apa yang di bicarakan disini, bonsai wonderfull👍👍

  • @jindravorackova3464
    @jindravorackova3464 Жыл бұрын

    Krása stíhá nádheru.

  • @jasonxbonsaiarmy9219
    @jasonxbonsaiarmy92192 жыл бұрын

    I have watch some of your videos. Very informative. Some i learned i share it to on my channel .. More power to you😊😊😊. Good greetings from the Philippines

  • @HErikeLIXChannel
    @HErikeLIXChannel2 жыл бұрын

    Bonsai Mirai 👍👍

  • @finnsbiavl7483
    @finnsbiavl74832 жыл бұрын

    Such a super lesson 🇩🇰🌳😎

  • @victorinogonzalezbaz6211
    @victorinogonzalezbaz62119 ай бұрын

    Buenísimo el vídeo

  • @jballenger9240
    @jballenger92402 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @kebonsaicorner
    @kebonsaicorner2 жыл бұрын

    Juni.. amazing bonsai Bonsai Mirai terimakasih 👍👍

  • @bonshaicollection3692
    @bonshaicollection3692 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice garden

  • @michelangelobonsai
    @michelangelobonsai2 жыл бұрын

    Good Job

  • @santoshsharmavlogs1550
    @santoshsharmavlogs15502 жыл бұрын

    Very nice

  • @argonbonsaichanel1312
    @argonbonsaichanel13122 жыл бұрын

    Keren sangat terinsfirasi Sukses dan terus berkarya

  • @MarioLopez-jd1rc
    @MarioLopez-jd1rc4 ай бұрын

    Maravilloso 👏 👏 👏

  • @junisar9
    @junisar92 жыл бұрын

    Very nice good job

  • @rainerquinten1050
    @rainerquinten10502 жыл бұрын

    Echt super gemacht

  • @CrazyCow500
    @CrazyCow5002 жыл бұрын

    This fool articulate than a mug. I appreciate that.

  • @luisaguirre1482
    @luisaguirre14822 жыл бұрын

    I loved this video very much. I feel like I've learned so many tips for styling and wiring techniques. I just got a quick question: What is when you refer to positive and negative spaces?

  • @bravofoxable

    @bravofoxable

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just like in art... Positive spaces are areas occupied by a shape or form. Negative spaces are the areas in between and around those positive spaces. They can help draw attention to features an artist considers important.... Hope this helps you?

  • @luisaguirre1482

    @luisaguirre1482

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bravofoxable thank you!!

  • @CocoNagi
    @CocoNagi2 жыл бұрын

    I like this video

  • @Matt6644
    @Matt66442 жыл бұрын

    That entrance though...

  • @camrenholverson217
    @camrenholverson2172 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos they are so informative and you make them easy to understand no matter what level/experience you may have thank you for sharing. Being fairly new to the art of Bonsai, my question is when would you remove the wiring? I would think that those tertiary branches would defiinatley thicken/grow over the growing season, so do I need to keep an eye on them as not to let the wire cut into branch(s)?

  • @nickaleshin7149
    @nickaleshin71492 жыл бұрын

    Wait wasn’t this already posted before

  • @BonsaiMirai

    @BonsaiMirai

    2 жыл бұрын

    We streamed this live, originally. This is a more condensed and concise version edited specifically for KZread.

  • @willsori1960
    @willsori1960 Жыл бұрын

    i saw a gap .but its a really good tutorial