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      • 1. Best Tree In EBPC Pot Contest
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      • 5. The EBPC Quiz
      • 6. EBPC Pot Price Drop - Facebook Game
      • 7. Best Kusamono & EBPC Pot Combo
    • THE PRIZES >
      • 1. Best Tree In EBPC Pot
      • 2. Best Tree In EBPC Member Pot
      • 3. EBPC Customer Photo Competition!
      • 4. GUESS THE POTTER
      • 5. The EBPC Quiz
      • 6. EBPC Pot Price Drop
      • 7. Best Kusamono In EBPC Pot
    • HOW TO PLAY >
      • 1. Best Tree In EBPC Pot
      • 2. Best tree In EBPC Member Pots
      • 3. EBPC Customer Photo Competition!
      • 4. GUESS THE POTTER Competition
      • 5. The EBPC Quiz
      • 6. EBPC Pot Price Drop - Facebook Game
      • 7. Best Kusamono In EBPC Pot
  • EBPC RESOURCES
    • ARTIST PROFILES >
      • TABLE MAKERS >
        • Doug Mudd Bonsai Tables
        • D. R. Bonsai Tables
        • Imbo Bonsai Tables
      • 'Honorary' EBPC Members >
        • Willow Bonsai - S. Africa
        • Shuuhou - Japan
        • Koho - Japan
        • Roy Minarai - U.S.A.
      • POTTERS - Czech >
        • Tom Benda
        • ​Miroslav Znamenáček
      • POTTERS - Denmark >
        • E.B.L. Pots
      • Potters - England >
        • Bryan Albright
        • China Mist
        • Dragonfly Bonsai Pots
        • Erin Bonsai Pots
        • Miroslav Kolar
        • P.A.S. Pottery
        • Stone Monkey Ceramics
        • Suteki
        • Walsall Studio Ceramics
      • Potters - France >
        • Amdouni Bonsai Pots
        • Bruno Auvinet
        • Lotus Bonsai Studio
        • Pierre Rousseau
        • Sabine Besnard
        • Terre en Vadrouille
      • Potters - Germany >
        • M.B.Bonsaischalen
        • Englert Keramik
        • Roman Husmann Bonsai Pots
        • Walter Venne
      • POTTERS - Italy >
        • Yaruki Ceramics
      • POTTERS - Ireland >
        • Kingdom Bonsai Pots
      • POTTERS - Scotland >
        • Ian Baillie
      • POTTERS - Spain >
        • M J G Ceramica
        • Guerao
      • POTTERS - Sweden >
        • Carina Jern
        • Gramming Bonsai Pots
        • Holvila Bonsai Pots
      • POTTERS - Slovakia >
        • Atelier Bonsai Element
      • POTTERS - Slovenia >
        • Me & Raimondi
        • Marjian Mirt
      • POTTERS- Switzerland >
        • Fukurou Ceramics
        • Jürg Stäheli
      • POTTERS- Turkey >
        • ZEY CERAMICS
      • POTTERS - Wales >
        • Paul Rogers Ceramics
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        • The Triskele Group
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​EBPC 'HOW TO' ARTICLES

This section contains 'HOW TO' articles and information
about bonsai, ceramics,  furniture, and other bonsai related topics.
 
Articles are written by Alex Rudd of the E.B.P.C., unless otherwise stated. 

Hors d'oeuvres                ... the basics

  Articles for beginners - the basics / essentials of bonsai and bonsai ceramics. 
Picture

What is bonsai

Choosing a bonsai pot​ - basics

Definition, Art Form, Horticultural Techniques, Temporal
Type, Size, Shape, Colour, 

Bonsai Health & Maintenance - the basics

Shapes and Styles of bonsai pots ​

Soil, Location, Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Design, Repotting
Common bonsai pot shapes and styles ​

Bonsai Design - the basics

Buying bonsai pots ​

The artistic side of bonsai. Bonsai styles. 

Bonsai Furniture & Display 

​What difference does a pot make?

Handmade vs Mass produced. Suitable vs unsuitable pot choice.

Glossary ​​

Some basic bonsai terms & words explained.

Appetizers                           ... Intermediate

​Intermediate level articles, info and discussions in more depth.
Picture

What is bonsai

Choosing a bonsai pot - the 'pot details'​

Definition, Art Form, Horticultural Techniques, Temporal
Using 'pot details' to refine pot selection.

Bonsai Health & Maintenance

Soil, Location, Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Design, Repotting

Shapes and Styles of bonsai pots ​

Pot shapes and styles ​

Bonsai Design & Techniques

Investing in bonsai pots

As useable collector items

Bonsai Furniture & Display ​​

What difference a pot makes!

Handmade -poor vs good pots. The pot's effect on the composition. 

Glossary ​​

Bonsai terms & words explained.

Main Courses                               ... more advanced 

 More advanced articles that delve deeper into the intricacies or philosophies of bonsai, ceramics and display. 
Picture

What is bonsai

Choosing a bonsai pot​ 

Definition, Art Form, Horticultural Techniques, Temporal
Glazes, Clays & Patination. 

Bonsai Maintenance 

Shapes and Styles of bonsai pots 

Soil, Location, Watering, Feeding, Pruning, Design, Repotting
Common bonsai pot shapes and styles ​

Bonsai Design & Techniques

Investing in bonsai pots ​

The artistic side of bonsai. Styling bonsai
Market trends. Popular artists. 

Bonsai Furniture & Display ​​

What difference does a pot make?

A good pot vs a great pot 

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  • Home
    • EBPC Calendar
    • Blog
    • Bonsai Events >
      • Bonsai Exhibition Calendar
      • EBPC Trading at ..
      • EBPC SPONSORED EVENTS
    • EBPC GIVEAWAYS !
    • Contact
    • About the EBPC >
      • MEET THE TEAM
      • EBPC in the Media
  • EBPC 2021 GAMES!
    • THE GAMES >
      • 1. Best Tree In EBPC Pot Contest
      • 2. Best Tree In EBPC Member Pot Contest
      • 3. EBPC Customer Photo Competition!
      • 4. GUESS THE POTTER Competition
      • 5. The EBPC Quiz
      • 6. EBPC Pot Price Drop - Facebook Game
      • 7. Best Kusamono & EBPC Pot Combo
    • THE PRIZES >
      • 1. Best Tree In EBPC Pot
      • 2. Best Tree In EBPC Member Pot
      • 3. EBPC Customer Photo Competition!
      • 4. GUESS THE POTTER
      • 5. The EBPC Quiz
      • 6. EBPC Pot Price Drop
      • 7. Best Kusamono In EBPC Pot
    • HOW TO PLAY >
      • 1. Best Tree In EBPC Pot
      • 2. Best tree In EBPC Member Pots
      • 3. EBPC Customer Photo Competition!
      • 4. GUESS THE POTTER Competition
      • 5. The EBPC Quiz
      • 6. EBPC Pot Price Drop - Facebook Game
      • 7. Best Kusamono In EBPC Pot
  • EBPC RESOURCES
    • ARTIST PROFILES >
      • TABLE MAKERS >
        • Doug Mudd Bonsai Tables
        • D. R. Bonsai Tables
        • Imbo Bonsai Tables
      • 'Honorary' EBPC Members >
        • Willow Bonsai - S. Africa
        • Shuuhou - Japan
        • Koho - Japan
        • Roy Minarai - U.S.A.
      • POTTERS - Czech >
        • Tom Benda
        • ​Miroslav Znamenáček
      • POTTERS - Denmark >
        • E.B.L. Pots
      • Potters - England >
        • Bryan Albright
        • China Mist
        • Dragonfly Bonsai Pots
        • Erin Bonsai Pots
        • Miroslav Kolar
        • P.A.S. Pottery
        • Stone Monkey Ceramics
        • Suteki
        • Walsall Studio Ceramics
      • Potters - France >
        • Amdouni Bonsai Pots
        • Bruno Auvinet
        • Lotus Bonsai Studio
        • Pierre Rousseau
        • Sabine Besnard
        • Terre en Vadrouille
      • Potters - Germany >
        • M.B.Bonsaischalen
        • Englert Keramik
        • Roman Husmann Bonsai Pots
        • Walter Venne
      • POTTERS - Italy >
        • Yaruki Ceramics
      • POTTERS - Ireland >
        • Kingdom Bonsai Pots
      • POTTERS - Scotland >
        • Ian Baillie
      • POTTERS - Spain >
        • M J G Ceramica
        • Guerao
      • POTTERS - Sweden >
        • Carina Jern
        • Gramming Bonsai Pots
        • Holvila Bonsai Pots
      • POTTERS - Slovakia >
        • Atelier Bonsai Element
      • POTTERS - Slovenia >
        • Me & Raimondi
        • Marjian Mirt
      • POTTERS- Switzerland >
        • Fukurou Ceramics
        • Jürg Stäheli
      • POTTERS- Turkey >
        • ZEY CERAMICS
      • POTTERS - Wales >
        • Paul Rogers Ceramics
      • Collaborations >
        • The Triskele Group
    • EBPD Stamp database
    • EBPC Shop >
      • Purchase & Returns Policy
      • Privacy Policy
    • EBPC COMMISSIONS
    • EBPV Videos
    • EBPC Pot Talks
    • EBPC Pot Displays
    • EBPC'S POT BUYING SERVICE
    • SERVICES FOR EXHIBITIONS
  • EBPC FOR ARTISTS
    • EBPC MEMBER'S PAGE
    • INFO FOR ARTISTS >
      • ABOUT THE EBPC