Bonsai Wood Hardener

Using superglue liquid not gel the superglue is applied when the wood is as dry as possible.

Bonsai wood hardener. Wood hardeners wood hardener is a clear resin purposely formulated to solve problems with and cure rotten and decayed wood. It is often recommended that the minwax brand is used in the usa though i have been unable to source it here in the uk. Natural deadwood preserver is a complex product designed primarily for use with broad leaved species used for bonsai. If necessary first use a small gas blowtorch to drive out any moisture that remains in the upper layers.

The wood hardener is the last step. For preserving decayed deadwood you can use wood hardener which consists of liquid plastics diluted in acetone. The well known japanese jin liquid consists of lime sulphur which is mostly used for whitening the deadwood but also has some preserving effect. You can use a nylon brush scowering pad or steel wool to knock the sheen off if you dislike the look.

It s unique formulation penetrates deep into the wood killing fungi and bacteria as well as nourishing the wood with natural oils resins and acids. After 24 hours and glossy residue can be removed with a bonsai steel wire brush brushed with the grain. Apply directly from the bottles dispensing spout straight onto the wood and continue to apply so long as the glue soaks in. Use our lime sulphur bonsai jin whitener to achieve a natural white bleached colour.

The superglue is carefully dripped over the deadwood and it soaks straight in in the same way that wood hardener does.