In this video I work on a squamata juniper that I have owned for a couple of years and I try to add some extra interest using guy wires attached to a piece of wood
Hi Tony, I nice little starter plant indeed. I like the way how you have bended and formed the trunk. Can’t wait to see the next steps to work on the rest. Good luck and see you soon. Dirk
I've used a similar technique a few times, i find it easier when twisting the wire to bend the tree, use a chopstick as a sort of knob or handle for leverage. That being said I've also broke wire by over torquing it or twisting it 1 too many times.. Nice work as always Tony!
Nice video Tony, l would probably go with the trunk splitter, and cover with raffia, and then wire as you’ve done, but if what you do works, that’s another way to do. Thank you for the video, look forward to the next. 👍
You've certainly compacted the tree a lot Tony. How long do you reckon on leaving the guy wires on for as it'll be awkward to trim the foliage to shape not knowing how much the trunk's going to spring back. Anyway, looking forward to seeing this Juniper progression in the future. 👍👍
Great logo by your friend good work getting movement into the Juniper-despite the pain from the needles, needs to be left now to set the shape.All the best mate.
I think prefer boulevard to sqamata lovely to touch. You did a great bit of bending on this one, the crack was hard luck but gave the opportunity to show how to deal with it should it happen. And your eyes getting better too. Well done. Keep growing xx
WOW! Iron Maiden Bonsai by Tony. You grow them I’ll torture them 🤣😂😅. Tony once told me “I never met a bonsai I couldn’t “break” 😂. Thanks, keep growing
Tony were are your gloves at for this tree? Your hands are going to be all kinds of upset with you! That new logo is awesome! To your friend very well drawn. You added some good movement to this tree. Very well done!
As usual Tony, you teach me heaps. Your bending ideas are fantastic. If you ever go into merchandise I'll have a t- shirt, polo shirt & mug please. Love the Logo.
Great video Tony and a big improvement on that tree with more radical bends. If you were Ryan Neal there would be a huge bit of rebar buried in the pot with your bends anchored to it.
omg that is a good idia to use the plastic tube! i have a tree tired for years and i keep checking it for fear it will leave marks, i will try to look for one to get, and yes i use electric wires to hehe.
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I don't know why but the video quality didn't seem very good on this video. It was a little difficult to see the details on the tree.
I've been watching you since you were at a few hundred subs, and I feel compelled to ask…. why did you wrap with vet tape? You never wired that part 😒
Hi Tony, I nice little starter plant indeed. I like the way how you have bended and formed the trunk. Can’t wait to see the next steps to work on the rest. Good luck and see you soon. Dirk
It might not be an easy tree to work on because of how prickly the needles are, but It's certainly going to be worth the effort.
Way to go for it with those bends.
Would a branch splitter not make these Big Bends easier?
I do love that artwork Tony
The logo looks great on your white wall, Tony. Glad to be of assistance. Regards Nikki
I've used a similar technique a few times, i find it easier when twisting the wire to bend the tree, use a chopstick as a sort of knob or handle for leverage. That being said I've also broke wire by over torquing it or twisting it 1 too many times.. Nice work as always Tony!
Nice video Tony, l would probably go with the trunk splitter, and cover with raffia, and then wire as you’ve done, but if what you do works, that’s another way to do. Thank you for the video, look forward to the next. 👍
I think we can file this one under ‘no pain no gain’ on multiple different levels 😁
Love the new logo Tony! 🐦💙
Nice work Tony.
But to be honest: squamata is not good material.
Grts
Kennet
Noice! Crazy bends!
Artwork looks amazing Tony and so does the Juniper
Hello Tony, from the Great Pacific Northwest.
Go Seahawks!
Great bending Tony.🙂👍
You've certainly compacted the tree a lot Tony. How long do you reckon on leaving the guy wires on for as it'll be awkward to trim the foliage to shape not knowing how much the trunk's going to spring back. Anyway, looking forward to seeing this Juniper progression in the future. 👍👍
I like where this tree is going Tony.
And if you’re going to be squeamish, you should buy some nice little gardengloves.
With flowers. 😉
Lovely transformation Tony, and looks like you recovering well. Keep well
Awsome bending Tony! I did juniperus chinensis stricta last night. And had to put on gloves. The dead needels inside the tree was Syringe tips
Nice work Tony 👏👏👏
Great logo by your friend good work getting movement into the Juniper-despite the pain from the needles, needs to be left now to set the shape.All the best mate.
Another great Tony twist 👍👍
That logo is really good Tony.
Great artist whoever done that for you 👍👍
I think prefer boulevard to sqamata lovely to touch. You did a great bit of bending on this one, the crack was hard luck but gave the opportunity to show how to deal with it should it happen. And your eyes getting better too. Well done. Keep growing xx
Love the graphic Tony looks very professional (maybe it is 😀)
WOW! Iron Maiden Bonsai by Tony. You grow them I’ll torture them 🤣😂😅. Tony once told me “I never met a bonsai I couldn’t “break” 😂. Thanks, keep growing
Absolutely LOVE the new logo Pal. Speaks a lot to your progression is a short period of time. Bonsai on dude
Great logo Tony.
Thanks for the ideas on the prickly tree. Not my most favourite for working on!
Tony were are your gloves at for this tree? Your hands are going to be all kinds of upset with you!
That new logo is awesome! To your friend very well drawn.
You added some good movement to this tree. Very well done!
Happy 2023 cheers
As usual Tony, you teach me heaps. Your bending ideas are fantastic. If you ever go into merchandise I'll have a t- shirt, polo shirt & mug please.
Love the Logo.
Nice result. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Tony and a big improvement on that tree with more radical bends. If you were Ryan Neal there would be a huge bit of rebar buried in the pot with your bends anchored to it.
Brilliant logo Tony and the lighting for your indoor shooting has improved a lot. It is almost like being in the Mirai studio now. Cheers, Xav
omg that is a good idia to use the plastic tube! i have a tree tired for years and i keep checking it for fear it will leave marks, i will try to look for one to get, and yes i use electric wires to hehe.