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Example One
These images show
a Mugo pine being processed at an incline. At the base, a particular branch emerges almost like a double trunk, but it was left to make the tree more natural. The large cut branches have been torn and carved
to create a shari that goes down to the base of the trunk creating a sculptural focal point.
To create a more compact and elegant form, guy wires and a heavy-duty turnbuckle have been applied to bend the trunk—15 cm in diameter—about ten degrees. This maneuver moved the trunk 40 cm, an action that created cracks in the trunk, which were then treated with a wound sealant.
In the drawing by my student Simòn, you can see how in the future I will try to create a more compact and more beautiful bonsai.
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