When multiple wires are applied to the same part of the trunk or branch try to place them neatly together without crossing them. Just like double-wiring, make sure you cut off enough wire to wrap around the trunk twice, and account for enough wire to wrap around the branch from base to tip at a 45-degree angle. When you have completed wiring all suitable pairs of branches, continue wiring the remaining branches using the single-wiring technique. If you'd like to bend a branch upwards from the trunk, make sure the wire comes from above. If you want to bend a branch downwards from the trunk make sure the wire comes from below. The wire should be wrapped around the branches at a 45-degree angle to allow the tree to grow thicker while keeping its new shape. Be sure to wrap the wire from the base of the branch all the way to the very tip of it before moving on to the other branch. Start with wrapping the wire around the trunk and proceed with one branch at a time.
Now that you know which branches to wire, start by cutting off the right length of wire to wrap around the trunk at least one and both of the branches. Keep in mind that the wire should wrap around the trunk at least once, preferably twice so it will not move when bending the branches later on. The branches you choose must have the same thickness and be located near each other on the trunk.
Part 1: Double wiring a Bonsaiįirst, select the pair of branches you want to wire. Follow this step-by-step guide, and be sure to use the right wire and Bonsai tools.
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We will discuss both double and single wiring techniques in more detail now, and we'll cover how to safely bend the wired branches at the end of this section. The wire should be thick enough to hold the branch in its new position. As a rule of thumb, use wires that are 1/3 of the thickness of the branch you are wiring. When wiring an entire Bonsai tree, work from the trunk to the primary branches, and then start wiring the secondary branches. Make sure to wire all the branches you intend on shaping before actually bending them. The remaining branches should be wired separately using single-wiring. This technique is known as 'double-wiring' and it provides more support for both branches. Whenever possible, wire two branches of similar thickness near each other using a single piece of wire. Wiring can be a tricky technique to master. Raffia is a palm fiber that's available in most garden supply centers. When wiring thick branches we recommended wrapping them with raffia soaked in water first, to protect the branches from being damaged by the wire when shaping. We suggest starting with 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm, and 4mm thick wires. There is no need to purchase every available wire gauge.
Wire is available in sizes from 1-8mm thick (gauges 20 to 2). It is easier to work with and sold in most online Bonsai stores. However, If you're a beginner we advise you to use the anodized aluminum wire. Aluminum wire is better when used for deciduous species, while the harder copper wire is best for conifers and pines. There are two kinds of wire that can be used for Bonsai: Anodized aluminum and annealed copper. Check on your tree regularly and make sure to remove the wiring on time. Be attentive when wiring during the growing season as branches grow thick quite fast can result in ugly scars from the wire cutting into the bark. However deciduous trees are much easier to wire in late winter due to the absence of leaves. Most tree species can be wired at any time of the year.
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