Creating Rock-Planting Bonsai with Ibigawa Stone

Creating Rock-Planting Bonsai with Ibigawa Stone

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This lesson guides you through every stage of making a rock-planting bonsai with Ibigawa stone. You’ll learn how to choose a stone and identify its best viewing angle, why certain tree species are selected, and how to balance stone and foliage for maximum impact. Focusing on a juniper in cascade style, the video demonstrates hands-on techniques for harmonising tree and rock to evoke a windswept landscape that suggests years of survival in harsh elements.

Work Type:
Introduction, Rock planting
Difficulty:
★★★★
Tree species:
Chinese Juniper
Season:
Autumn
Instructor:
Koji Hiramatsu

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