Wiring Bonsai Branches
Wrapping wire around the branches allows you to manipulate their position.
Wiring bonsai branches. It is available as anodised aluminium or annealed copper. This serves two purposes. Double wiring a bonsai. Both aluminium and copper wire are commonly used.
Bonsai wire comes in a range of thicknesses which may vary from 6mm to 1mm. The wire will harden once applied to your tree which will give it extra holding ability. Aluminium wire is generally easier to apply for beginners and can be reused though this is not recommended. Aluminium is a good wire to start with as it is easy to apply and relatively inexpensive.
How to wire a bonsai tree. First select the pair of branches you will wire. The wire is annealed heat treated to soften it. Wiring is a skill.
As previously mentioned wire is often used to re arrange branches and pull them down creating the look of an older tree. Aesthetics to create a beautiful tree. It will take from a few weeks to a few months for the new positions to be set after which time you can carefully remove the wire. Similar to the double wiring technique cut off the right length of wire and start.
These have to be of the same thickness. Wiring is the method used to bend and shape your bonsai. Bonsai branch single wiring. Bonsai wire bonsai wire comes in a range of thicknesses from 1mm up to 6mm so you need to choose a wire size appropriate to the thickness of the trunk or branch you wish to wire.
Wire is also used to place branches in the final design of a bonsai. Bonsai wire is normally only available from bonsai nurseries and online shops.