Cjr bald cypress work

[Cajunrider]

Collected last year, this tree was carved this morning as a first step to become a flat top.

 

[cody94withrow]

Apologies.

 

[Cmd5235]

Collected last year, this tree was carved this morning as a first step to become a flat top.
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Another great specimen. Maybe I missed it, but how is the base?

 

[Cajunrider]

Another great specimen. Maybe I missed it, but how is the base?

It is a BIG tree. I haven't measured it yet but probably 8-10" trunk at the base.

 

[Cajunrider]

Changed my mind and cut off half of a flat top.

 

[Cajunrider]

Carved a top to simulate a slashing break that sometime occurs when a big tree falls over a smaller tree and breaks the top of the smaller tree.

 

[Cajunrider]

Initial carving on a shohin BC.

 

[Cajunrider]

Collected 1 gallon of cones today. They don’t look ready. Will wait a few more weeks

 

[Cajunrider]

Last bc wiring job of 2024

 

[Cmd5235]

Last bc wiring job of 2024
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Love that subtle curve in the trunk

 

[Cajunrider]

1st bc wiring job of 2025

 

[Cajunrider]

Full speed ahead.

 

[Cmd5235]

Full speed ahead.
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Do you plan on having the scar heal, or are you trying to keep it as an open feature? It’s a wonderful character addition and I love the look

 

[Cajunrider]

Do you plan on having the scar heal, or are you trying to keep it as an open feature? It’s a wonderful character addition and I love the look

It is an open feature.

 

[Damart81]

Initial carving on a shohin BC.
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Looks great, what kind of tub/pot are these in?