So my plan for 2011 is to add more instructional/educational information to Orlando Bonsai. Additionally I want to include more videos. It’s much more entertaining and informative. So the first video I thought I’d do is regarding preparing bonsai pots for a show or photograph. I learned this little trick years ago from my friend Jarbas in Miami. I have used it for every show and photo ever since.

All you do is simply find an old sock, fill the toe of it with shelled walnuts. Tie the sock off and then crush the nuts with a brick of hammer. The walnut oil then comes through the sock and you rub the pot with it. It creates a deep satin finish without looking oily. The nice thing about it is that you can keep the sock in your bonsai bag for years.

Here is the before picture.

Here is the after.  Just 30 seconds of rubbing and the pot looks brand new.

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