Learn to create a Tanuki Bonsai from a dead tree

Описание: The Tanuki (Racoon Dog) is a mythical shapeshifting creature that has a very large scrotum. So who wants to watch me try to make one from my dead Corkbark Elm Bonsai?

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God Bless & Happy Bonsaiing
Xavier

-- TIMESTAMPS --
00:00 The history and future of my Corkbark Elm Bonsai
02:33 So what is a Tanuki anyway?
03:32 Using a Dremmel to create a channel
06:00 Alterations for the Apex
06:52 What roots do I keep?
09:00 Preparing and sizing the Chinese Elm whip.
10:28 A little widening required
11:35 Positioning the whip with cable ties
15:30 Potting up the Tanuki
18:14 A few close ups of the completed work
20:14 A few closing thoughts

Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com

*Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only – I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested.

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