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Joe Harris (one of the best 'wirers' in the world) has often been quoted saying, "wiring is bonsai and bonsai is wiring". I believe that wiring is by far the single most important skill in bonsai. I am very partial to conifers, and these trees are rarely shown appropriately without wire, so the wiring job has to look good.

Smallest wire to do the job, not too loose, not too tight, evenly spaced spirals, at the most three wires at one point (prefer two), least amount of wire needed to do the job, no crossed wires, all anchored well, etc...

Wiring may be time consuming, but if done well a wiring job can last quite a long time. I have a Japanese Black Pine that has had the same wire on it for three years and won't have to be taken off until probably next spring or fall (and no wire marks).

15-Aug-2005	#9
HB Smith Boonified Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Dallas Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 285	Joe Harris (one of the best 'wirers' in the world) has often been quoted saying, "wiring is bonsai and bonsai is wiring". I believe that wiring is by far the single most important skill in bonsai. I am very partial to conifers, and these trees are rarely shown appropriately without wire, so the wiring job has to look good. Smallest wire to do the job, not too loose, not too tight, evenly spaced spirals, at the most three wires at one point (prefer two), least amount of wire needed to do the job, no crossed wires, all anchored well, etc... Wiring may be time consuming, but if done well a wiring job can last quite a long time. I have a Japanese Black Pine that has had the same wire on it for three years and won't have to be taken off until probably next spring or fall (and no wire marks). __________________ Sincerely, Howard www.BonsaiSmiths.net