Bonsai Branch Selection
I am trying to implement this rule on my bonsais but i find it hard.
Bonsai branch selection. In part 2 of our shohin shimpaku series bjorn discusses the next steps in designing small juniper bonsai from cuttings covering aspects such as the creation of shari or deadwood on the trunk. It s about not having multiple branches on the same spot only dividing in two branches. And what tools are useful or recommended. How to create a bonsai from nursery stock.
Secondary branch more thinner than primary one. In this video jason goes over the step by step process for creating a bonsai from a 1 gallon juniper juniper procumbens nana nursery stock. The hooks and jacks are coated with red vinyl plastic to cushion the branch and minimize scuffing. Our bonsai branch bender selection accepts maximum branch diameter of 5 8 to 1 1 4.
Similar to the double wiring technique cut off the right length of wire and start with wrapping it at least twice around the trunk at an angle of 45 degrees. Bonsai branch single wiring. He discusses the thought process on designing the tree. When multiple wires are applied at the same part of the trunk branch try to put them neatly in line.
Otherwise it will become too thick at that part. The name of the tool is mentioned and then the use of the tool is discussed. Hello i have a question after watching many youtube tutorials about bonsai rules and branch selection. Bonsai branch selection.
Most articles i have read on the subject of bonsai tool selection are all written in the same basic structure ie. Bud selection the development of foliage pads or branch structure on a bonsai dictates that the branch tips should fork and sub divide into only two smaller sub branches. Jason goes over the techniques such as cleaning branch selection and pruning. I would prefer to write this guide listing different techniques and actions.