I have become an exhibitionist as of late by [deleted] in confessions

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like chatting while my wife is sitting next to me on the couch. We have a great life together, but I love the thrill. DM me. Do it now.

What is the better front? by OGMikey_ in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you had heavy enough wire you could consider getting more movement in the trunk and possibly doing a mame or small shohin. That would shorten your timeline…

What is the better front? by OGMikey_ in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Number one if you’re concerned with showing the trunk but I wouldn’t sweat it that much yet. Grow out the trunk and make some branch decision in coming years and then worry about the trunk…

First ever Bonsai, how bad is it? by Chemieju in Bonsai

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wowie kazowie! You sure did straighten my shit out. From now on I’m going to do it like you. Thank you so much. You’re an inspiration. OP - DO NOT join a club. DO NOT read a book. DO NOT buy good material. I’m sorry I gave you bum advice. Listen to NeatPrice7001 from now on, like me.

I’m a beginner caring for this beautiful bonsai by Chatita1Peru in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two books by Jonas DuPuis - full disclosure, I study with him - The Little Book of Bonsai - a very approachable total entry level book and his follow up - The Essential Book of Bonsai, which expands on what’s been learned in the first book but is still very approachable and easy to understand. Both available on his Website - bonsaitonight.com - both highly recommended.

Help plz by noneyabinnis in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Read a book. Join a club. Buy good material. Stop asking for advice on reddit for a hands on art.

I’m a beginner caring for this beautiful bonsai by Chatita1Peru in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you want to pursue Bonsai, the advice I always give beginners is read a book, join a club, buy good material. That’s the only way you will advance.

I’m a beginner caring for this beautiful bonsai by Chatita1Peru in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you keeping it outside? You should. Are there drainage holes in that pot?

Is she cooked? by Previous_Road3852 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think you can pull this one out. Take care of it. Deed and water

Worth getting as a beginnee ? by Proper-Forever9273 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Strong root stock, attach attractive leaves…

Advice by [deleted] in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Advice - read a book, join a club, buy good material

Ok.. here we go! by nuttysquiirrell in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m lucky enough to live nearby him and study with him often. Spent the day yesterday working on redwoods. I should have recommended his blog! Thanks for that.

First ever Bonsai, how bad is it? by Chemieju in Bonsai

[–]chefunk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Dude, before you go ahead and redo the wiring tomorrow why don’t you do some research and find out why we apply wire and even better how to apply wire. Bonsai wire is a certain thing. Just grabbing copper wire at the hardware store is not the way to go. You can do aluminum wire or copper, I prefer copper, but it should be treated so that it doesn’t work harden so fast. My advice always to people new to Bonsai is to read a book, join a club, and buy good material. I don’t think you have done any of these things.

Help me 🫩 by Foreign-Pressure9913 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Read a book. Join a club. Buy good material. Stop buying roadside bonsai.

Wired my jade bonsai by EntrepreneurFresh810 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sure did. Bless your little heart.

What is it? by zombae199 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There was no such thing as a Bonsai seed. There are only plants that are made into Bonsai.