Learn to create a Tanuki Bonsai from a dead tree

The Tanuki (Racoon Dog) is a mythical shapeshifting creature that has a very large scrotum. So who wants to watch me try to make one from my dead Corkbark Elm Bonsai? Best of British (Smaller) Bonsai Channels:    • The Best of British Bonsai (Smaller Channels)   God Bless & Happy Bonsaiing Xavier -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:00 The history and future of my Corkbark Elm Bonsai 02:33 So what is a Tanuki anyway? 03:32 Using a Dremmel to create a channel 06:00 Alterations for the Apex 06:52 What roots do I keep? 09:00 Preparing and sizing the Chinese Elm whip. 10:28 A little widening required 11:35 Positioning the whip with cable ties 15:30 Potting up the Tanuki 18:14 A few close ups of the completed work 20:14 A few closing thoughts Equipment & Acknowledgements: I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera All video production using AVC Video Editor Software Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com *Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only – I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested. #bonsaiuk #tanuki #bonsai #elm #bonsaigarden