dlayton
Mame
Where do people like Walter find the big shallow oval pots they use for their big trees? I have 2 large maples that I need pots but it seems like I can find a 20 inch plus pot that’s not 5-6 inches deep.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Where to find bonsai pots
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Pitoon
Imperial Masterpiece
Commission the pot to be made.
mwar15
Omono
Are you in the country or state? I would try and get one in person. Shipping would be spendy
but commissioned or find one at a show
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Often pots are custom made, and taken to large shows for pickup. Mind you, large pots can get pricey.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
If you're after big pots like that, it's going to take luck or a commissioned pot. Bring cash, lots of it. Large pots are becoming harder to get.
Although Matt Ouwinga deals in higher end antique Japanese and CHinese pots, he has a fair number of larger imported Japanese pots that are relatively inexpensive (cheaper than a commission), but large pots like that are hard to import--they get broken in transit A LOT...Worth a spin through Matt's inventory though:
If you don't have $1,500 or more to spend, forget where Walter gets his big ones. He has high end pots from "name" European makers.
Although Matt Ouwinga deals in higher end antique Japanese and CHinese pots, he has a fair number of larger imported Japanese pots that are relatively inexpensive (cheaper than a commission), but large pots like that are hard to import--they get broken in transit A LOT...Worth a spin through Matt's inventory though:
If you don't have $1,500 or more to spend, forget where Walter gets his big ones. He has high end pots from "name" European makers.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Oh, and many of those pots are commissioned not off-the-shelf.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Sarah Rayner works with pots that big. She's got 23" inch oval on her website at $595 or so. I'd see if she could commission one for you. It's not that hard of a process, and you get a better fit.
One more--prettier IMO
no name glaze stoneware oval tray - 23 3/4 X 17 X 2 1/4 - Sara Rayner Pottery
no name glaze stoneware oval tray – 23 3/4 X 17 X 2 1/4 SKU# SO86 12 lbs
sararaynerpottery.com
One more--prettier IMO
rustic ash stoneware oval - 23 1/2 X 17 1/2 X 3 - Sara Rayner Pottery
rustic ash stoneware oval – 23 1/2 X 17 1/2 X 3 SKU# SO189 13 lbs
sararaynerpottery.com
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Enfield Snapper
Mame
Vicky Chamberlain does large pots. She seems to be mostly by commission, unless you find her at an event.
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Also be aware the "height" number is often total height and not inside number. Their 2 1/2" might only be 1 1/2" actual depth. Personally would also suggest commissioning one so can get exact desired size and have artistic help from pot maker to match particular tree
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RKatzin
Omono
If you're pockets don't run that deep, like mine, and you just want some large containers you might consider Korean mica pots from Wigerts Bonsai in Ft. Myers, FL. I bought several large containers from bonsaipotconnection, also in Florida. Very nice imported Chinese containers/pots and I still have both my arms and legs.
dlayton
Mame
Sorry. I’m in the state!
dlayton
Mame
Those are gorgeous. Thanks!Sarah Rayner works with pots that big. She's got 23" inch oval on her website at $595 or so. I'd see if she could commission one for you. It's not that hard of a process, and you get a better fit.
no name glaze stoneware oval tray - 23 3/4 X 17 X 2 1/4 - Sara Rayner Pottery
no name glaze stoneware oval tray – 23 3/4 X 17 X 2 1/4 SKU# SO86 12 lbssararaynerpottery.com
One more--prettier IMO
rustic ash stoneware oval - 23 1/2 X 17 1/2 X 3 - Sara Rayner Pottery
rustic ash stoneware oval – 23 1/2 X 17 1/2 X 3 SKU# SO189 13 lbssararaynerpottery.com
dlayton
Mame
Wigerts is where I have been getting mine. And I don’t have any that are finished enough for a nice pot. I was just looking To see pricing!
wigerts is good. Thanks!
Gabler
Masterpiece
The other option is to take a slab-building pottery class. It might be cheaper.
dlayton
Mame
I actually married an art major who’s mom is a retired art teacher and come to think of it, I took 3 pottery classes during the courting phase!
heck, I might be in business already!!!
May be substantially lucrative!I actually married an art major who’s mom is a retired art teacher and come to think of it, I took 3 pottery classes during the courting phase!
heck, I might be in business already!!!
You would have a ready made market in here!
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Who's that dude from FB that came here once to tell us about that alleged thief from the East Coast, the dude who ass dialed me once, he may have some stuff like that, and seemingly, very pointy glutes.
Sorce
Sorce
WNC Bonsai
Masterpiece
Given your location have you tried Plant City Bonsai?
Japonicus
Imperial Masterpiece
Actually I think Bonsai by the Monastery in Conyers has a better selection than PCB
but sometimes those specialty ones are not necessarily in a better selection setting.
@dlayton search etsy.com you'd be surprised at some of the offerings.
If you could possibly do a 15" there's a handsome plastic forest training pot for $19.99
and ClatBonsaiPots on etsy has a 15-3/4" oval ceramic fired to 1100ºF whatever cone that is for $74.99
here's an unglazed 22" oval
Yixing LARGE Stoneware Oval Forest Tray - Etsy
Yixing Stoneware Forest Tray. Frost Resistant. 22 x 16 x 2.5 inches. With drain and wire holes
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mwar15
Omono
Let me know if you want something like this. I can do up to 25-27” depending on exact shape
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/custom-hybrid-organic-slab-pots-for-order.53808/
https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/custom-hybrid-organic-slab-pots-for-order.53808/
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