Wire application in Bonsai is an important technique for shaping the tree form.
Wire application is done to shape the tree. It is considered one of the most important tasks in Bonsai work, where wire is wrapped around the trunk and branches to create patterns and shape the figure. Mainly, copper wire colored in brown and aluminum wire are used. The work is mainly done during the dormant period, and when the wire starts to dig into the branches, the wire is removed.
Purpose of Wire Application
No matter how beautiful the tree form of a Bonsai is, when you start making a Bonsai, you will find some "bad spots" in the branches and trunk, such as direction and angle. Wire application is a technique where you apply wire to these "bad spots" of branches and trunks, bend and guide them, and correct them to make a good tree form.
Method of Wire Application
Determination of the Front: When applying wire to a Bonsai, first determine the front of the tree.
Determination of Branches: For beginners, it is recommended to decide which branch to apply the wire to first, sketch the tree form you want to create, and then start working.
Order of Applying Wire: The order of applying wire is to apply thick wire first, then thin wire.
Order & Timing of Removing Wire: When removing wire, do it in the reverse order.
Tools Needed for Wire Application: Use appropriate materials for wire application. Basically, two types are used: aluminum wire and copper wire. The wire comes in various thicknesses, from 1mm to about 8mm.
Precautions: Wire application puts a considerable burden on the tree because it corrects the tree form of the trunk and branches of the tree. Therefore, avoid wire application for trees that are weak in vigor, and apply wire after the tree has become healthy.
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