Aaron Stratten
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How to Prune Azalea Bonsai
A quick how to video showing the process for pruning the whorl of branches that grow from the base of azalea flowers. Part of a full process description blog post on Bonsai Iterate.
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Testing Success of Firing Pots Vertically
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I needed to know if I could find a pot standing up on its end and get a result that would work. I suspected that not having the feet of the post resting on the kiln shelf would allow the pot to warp. Let's see what happens.
Glaze Tile Display Board
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Time to update the board I use to display my glaze sample tiles. I make tiles when I experiment with new glaze combinations, not just when I buy a new color, so I always have new glazes to put up. Here's my quick update to my board. Maybe it will help you think about how you might organize your glaze samples.
Halloween Decorations 2020
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A quick tour of our Halloween decorations including our haunted pirate ship installation.
July work on Ficus Bonsai
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A time lapse video of defoliating, repotting, wiring, and styling a shohin size bonsai. This is a Ficus salicaria started from cutting in 2015.
White Pine Bonsai Convalescence
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As I nurse this white pine bonsai back to health, I need to remove branch tips that have no new growth or buds.
Wiring and Styling a Virginia Pine Bonsai
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A short (8x speed) video applying copper wire to a Virginia pine bonsai for a first styling. Music: www.bensound.com/
Lefty Pencils
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A quick look at and incomplete review of a pack of pencils for lefties.
Hand-built Relief Pot
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I've had this idea in my head for a while and finally found time to do it. It is technically a bonsai pot or at least a pot with drainage and wire holes, but I don't know if there is a tree in the world that would want to be in a pot like this. Music clip from www.bensound.com/
Ceramic Planting Slabs for Bonsai
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Aaron takes you through the process of texturing and finishing ceramic slabs for planting bonsai including texturing from natural stone, adding drainage holes, and more.
Plywood Template for Wheel Throwing
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A how-to video showing the use of a custom made plywood template to create a consistent form on the pottery wheel. It's not my best throwing session, but I hope it is informative.
How to Make Plated Leather Brigandine Armor
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A quick recap of an armor project I worked on for many months. It was tons of fun, and it is just as much fun to wear! Music from Bensound - www.bensound.com
Collected “Beaver” Beech
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Collected and video taken at the end of April. This American beech had been pruned several times by local beaver.
Potting a Collected Virginia Pine
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Potting up a Virginia pine collected two years ago. See the whole process, and see if you recognize the pot!
A New Trimming Tool
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Testing out a new Mudtools trim tool for use on the potter's wheel. Tool available on Amazon or at mudtools.com.
Recycle Clay Scraps
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Recycle Clay Scraps
Avoid My Mistake - Sketch Before You Build
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Avoid My Mistake - Sketch Before You Build
Make a Cornstarch Blotter for Clay Stamping
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Make a Cornstarch Blotter for Clay Stamping
Leather Hard - Know Your Clay
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Leather Hard - Know Your Clay
How to Roll a Clay Slab
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How to Roll a Clay Slab
How to Make a Ceramic Pinch Pot
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How to Make a Ceramic Pinch Pot
An Unusual Branch
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An Unusual Branch
Collected Boxwood
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Collected Boxwood
Hamadryad
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Hamadryad
Building Two Bonsai Pots at Once
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Building Two Bonsai Pots at Once
Make Two Ceramic Bonsai Pots at Once: Prepping to Build
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Make Two Ceramic Bonsai Pots at Once: Prepping to Build
Blossom-Style Bonsai Pot Template
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Blossom-Style Bonsai Pot Template
Watercolor
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Watercolor
Build a One-of-a-Kind Bonsai Pot - The Drape Method
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Build a One-of-a-Kind Bonsai Pot - The Drape Method
Boxwood Air Layer
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Boxwood Air Layer

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  • @iunderscoream
    @iunderscoream 5 днів тому

    This is a very informative video. I have had a difficult time figuring out the leather analogy because different leathers move differently. Seeing the scratches and how the slab should stand on its side were especially helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share.

  • @user-rw1ox1kl2p
    @user-rw1ox1kl2p Місяць тому

    Very helpful. I was wondering what leather hard meant just this morning. Thanks

  • @Indiekid-1976
    @Indiekid-1976 Місяць тому

    Hi, this clay looks really nice to work with, what is it called? Thanks

  • @vrushaligokhale8825
    @vrushaligokhale8825 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much.. it's really helpful for beginners like me

  • @judgetoogood1033
    @judgetoogood1033 4 місяці тому

    What are proper dimensions of bonsai pots. Is there a book on dimensions and how to make. Thank You…. 😊😊😊

  • @almartin-su7hn
    @almartin-su7hn 6 місяців тому

    Amazing, this is exactly what I was looking for

  • @kevinorr6880
    @kevinorr6880 6 місяців тому

    Older video, but still…wow!

  • @jojoeditz5008
    @jojoeditz5008 6 місяців тому

    I thought they were fighting

  • @leftrightgoodnightolyeye
    @leftrightgoodnightolyeye 7 місяців тому

    Who else came here for studio-art

  • @mavisdavisify
    @mavisdavisify 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @amirforootan3484
    @amirforootan3484 8 місяців тому

    This was incredible thank you

  • @tumizoomi202
    @tumizoomi202 8 місяців тому

    …… awesome video, thanks for sharing

  • @neroslogic101
    @neroslogic101 8 місяців тому

    Extremely informative and well put together to explain leather hardness and ranges around it.

  • @jasik01
    @jasik01 10 місяців тому

    Iam amazed with your work, do you have online classes?

  • @Mountainviewbonsai
    @Mountainviewbonsai 10 місяців тому

    Do you have an uodated video?

  • @makemyclay
    @makemyclay 11 місяців тому

    how thick is the clay?

    • @aaronstratten9594
      @aaronstratten9594 11 місяців тому

      1/4 inch thick for small pots and 3/8 inch thick for larger pots.

  • @hastobetold
    @hastobetold Рік тому

    Great video - just wish the camera angle was closer and a little higher. It is challenging to see what you are doing.

  • @danielmartinezcaravia2061

    hola amigo,vaya maceta mas guapa,quisiera intentar hacer yo una,que pintura me recomendarias al final? muchas gracias y saludos

  • @jesuscamacho5366
    @jesuscamacho5366 Рік тому

    if you were to press a slab of clay onto a mold, would you blotter the mold or the clay?

  • @tumizoomi202
    @tumizoomi202 Рік тому

    Awesome video, Thanks for sharing! What kind of clay do you use?

  • @tumizoomi202
    @tumizoomi202 Рік тому

    Awesome video, Thanks for sharing! What type of clay do you use?

  • @fruitlessbeast
    @fruitlessbeast Рік тому

    Glad I found this!

  • @stanhill3980
    @stanhill3980 Рік тому

    Your instruction would be better than so called music.

  • @johncannon3593
    @johncannon3593 Рік тому

    🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @martino8114
    @martino8114 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @oscarguzman543
    @oscarguzman543 Рік тому

    What type of clay do you use?

  • @oscarguzman543
    @oscarguzman543 Рік тому

    Beautiful work, how long do you let the slabs sit before you start to put things together?

  • @galekrcmarik2043
    @galekrcmarik2043 Рік тому

    It would be more helpful if you would have had the variables consistent. Using hours first of all and explaining your location to identify possible humidity. Then not covering again with plastic prior to the last demonstration. You needed to use the clay you were holding out for amount of water as your example.

  • @perpl1618
    @perpl1618 Рік тому

    I live in japan, and Your pot hits a really high standard , thank you for this vid

  • @anniepurvis5325
    @anniepurvis5325 Рік тому

    cool!

  • @justuju1
    @justuju1 Рік тому

    Whats the thickness of slab.

  • @selcukdanyildiz
    @selcukdanyildiz Рік тому

    Which clay did you use?

  • @waynes4612
    @waynes4612 Рік тому

    How thick are the plates?

  • @chrisrose323
    @chrisrose323 Рік тому

    How do I calculate that?

  • @nannsankham8260
    @nannsankham8260 Рік тому

    Do we need to bake it?

  • @mangtwi
    @mangtwi Рік тому

    hope to be asking you some questions after bloom i believe. I rescued a gumpo and it seemed to have survived.

  • @stanhill3980
    @stanhill3980 2 роки тому

    You can loose the so called music

  • @wagnermacedo1608
    @wagnermacedo1608 2 роки тому

    LoL you make it easy ...but it is not easy =/ could you please put it to download?

  • @mattiecreates
    @mattiecreates 2 роки тому

    Beautiful tree, We need more bonsai pot building video's!!!

  • @aldeirrodrigues411
    @aldeirrodrigues411 2 роки тому

    Great job, my friend, Very nice bonsai pot. I use to make it too, but using cement and sand.

  • @angelaNegypt
    @angelaNegypt 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this video! What gauge and type of wire you are using in your video? I appreciate the way you led us through several steps and ideas for balance and support. Time lapse was great too

    • @aaronstratten9594
      @aaronstratten9594 2 роки тому

      This is steel "stovepipe" wire, probably 18 gauge. You can do the same process with aluminum wires as well, which is much easier to move and bend.

    • @angelaNegypt
      @angelaNegypt 2 роки тому

      @@aaronstratten9594 Thank you 😊

  • @marnoster
    @marnoster 2 роки тому

    Hi Aaron, thank you so much for sharing your process! The details make all the difference. I'm going to try this out the next couple of days.

  • @goodcitizen1363
    @goodcitizen1363 2 роки тому

    I make a product for a living from hand and one thing I've learned over the years is even if you hate it, someone out there will. So stop wasting time hating on it and go make better one.... I think the pot looks great haha

  • @am25usa
    @am25usa 2 роки тому

    It was really helpful. Where can I get the wood sticks you used in this video to have even slab? Thanks in advance.

    • @aaronstratten9594
      @aaronstratten9594 2 роки тому

      I found those at my local home improvement store (Lowes) and I'm sure you could find similar anywhere you can buy lumber or millwork.

  • @chris_jeske
    @chris_jeske 2 роки тому

    Re: drain hole placement - doesn't that create a pooling area in the center bottom of the pot? Root-rot is always one of my biggest problems with pots.

    • @aaronstratten9594
      @aaronstratten9594 2 роки тому

      The drain holes are spaced across the flat bottom of this pot. If you are building your own, place them where it seems best for your needs. (and try a soil mix that drains better)

  • @stefanorizzo1360
    @stefanorizzo1360 2 роки тому

    beautiful work, could I please know what solution is in the jar to join the pieces? could I also know if the wooden boards used are on the market? I guess they must have special characteristics. Thank you

    • @aaronstratten9594
      @aaronstratten9594 2 роки тому

      The soft material used to join pieces together is called slip - just the same clay thinned with water to a paint-like consistency. I bought the boards at my local home improvement store where they had different thicknesses to choose from.

  • @mmjnice97
    @mmjnice97 2 роки тому

    Why cover up that beautiful root base..

  • @mmjnice97
    @mmjnice97 2 роки тому

    Very impressive.. so if you don't mind what would something like that cost Retail and private collector?

  • @mmjnice97
    @mmjnice97 2 роки тому

    Isn't that the wrong time of the year for collecting bonsai trees.. are boxwood somehow different??

  • @mmjnice97
    @mmjnice97 2 роки тому

    What kinda clay are you using for Strong durable pots that will not break during Winter I'm using 266 and 112 dark Brown and speckled?

    • @aaronstratten9594
      @aaronstratten9594 2 роки тому

      I use both of those and others on occasion. As long as you fire these to cone 5 they should be vitrified and be very durable through all seasons.