盆栽 before & after: Japanese Juniper

I've had this Juniper for months and kept postponing it. Now, with 10 days left before I fly out I thought I would turn it into a bonsai for my mom to enjoy while I'm gone.

I would say this took about 4 hours; lots of sawing, dirt flying (into my bloody eye!), trimming, wiring (which is only temporary), pinching.... and... TA DA!!

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Before:

 

Just pulled out of the oversized pot it was in.

 

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During:

 

after I chopped off 3/4 of the roots

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 After:

 

 

 

Clouds

many thanks!

shelly ♥