In this bonsai video, I show you how to create a Tanuki bonsai! I demonstrate this on both a large and small piece of deadwood, giving you flexibility and inspiration for your own projects.
I explain how to select the deadwood and suitable material when browsing for trees in a garden centre, as well as how to fuse the young living tree to the deadwood over time, resulting in a seamless, beautiful composition. I also show you how to clean, prepare, and whiten the deadwood with lime sulphur to enhance its appearance and create a more aged, natural look. I then merge the living tree with the deadwood by securing it with cable ties and wire, ensuring that the tree flows naturally along the grain of the deadwood for a harmonious and organic look.
The Tanuki, also known as the Japanese raccoon dog, is a creature from Japanese folklore that has become quite iconic. Despite its name, the Tanuki isn't actually a raccoon or a dog but a unique species of canid found in Japan. In mythology, it's portrayed as a mischievous, shapeshifting trickster known for its ability to transform into objects and even people. Similarly, when we create a Tanuki in bonsai, we are deceiving the viewer into thinking the composition was created naturally. Although Tanuki bonsai is somewhat of a creative shortcut, it's cherished for its ability to produce great results in a relatively short period.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:46 - What Is A Tanuki Bonsai?
01:55 - Selecting The Deadwood Feature.
04:28 - Cleaning The Deadwood with Algae Remover.
06:28 - Lime Sulphur Safety.
06:54 - Whitening The Deadwood with Lime Sulphur.
10:26 - The Bonsai Tools Used.
11:15 - Creating A Small Tanuki Bonsai With Itoigawa Juniper.
15:58 - How To Select Material For A Tanuki.
18:29 - Cleaning The Tree and Inspecting The Material.
19:36 - Creating The Large Tanuki Bonsai.
25:23 - How To Take Cuttings (Heel and Nodal).
26:27 - Slip Potting The Tree Into A More Stable Pot.
28:22 - Beauty Shots.
29:52 - BONUS! Opening a Package From Dave!
30:48 - Outro.
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