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Thomas,

My first, and unchanging, rule (rule #1) of wiring is that it has to work. The whole reason for wiring is to style a bonsai. Having said that, I do it as neatly as I can while still following rule #1.

I always have several guidelines I follow. I will not cross wires, and I try to hide the ends or at least limit them to the back view. Usually it amounts to a neat job. I have found it necessary to space the loops a little wider or narrower in a specific area, but otherwise I maintain an even spacing. That would be a no-no on a "displayed" bonsai, but dictated by rule #1 for training.

I will say that wiring neatly, but not perfectly, can be a goal easily met.

John

15-Aug-2005	#3
John Dixon Air Assault All The Way. Join Date: Mar-2004 Location: Huntersville, NC (near Charlotte) Country: USA USDA Zone: 7-8 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 1,700	Thomas, My first, and unchanging, rule (rule #1) of wiring is that it has to work. The whole reason for wiring is to style a bonsai. Having said that, I do it as neatly as I can while still following rule #1. I always have several guidelines I follow. I will not cross wires, and I try to hide the ends or at least limit them to the back view. Usually it amounts to a neat job. I have found it necessary to space the loops a little wider or narrower in a specific area, but otherwise I maintain an even spacing. That would be a no-no on a "displayed" bonsai, but dictated by rule #1 for training. I will say that wiring neatly, but not perfectly, can be a goal easily met. John __________________ John Dixon Si vis pacem parabellum Stay off the trails of others, that's where the booby-traps are.