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Are two of the basics not specific enough for you - one which says to alternate branches (shorter as you move up the tree), and the other which keeps those on the outside of curves, but never the inside? Is it important to you to use the triangle no matter what? There are lots of 'rule' guidelines in every bonsai publication I've ever seen, so you shouldn't have that much trouble.

7-Mar-2008	#2
Cathie bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Apr-2006 Location: Z5b Posts: 432	Are two of the basics not specific enough for you - one which says to alternate branches (shorter as you move up the tree), and the other which keeps those on the outside of curves, but never the inside? Is it important to you to use the triangle no matter what? There are lots of 'rule' guidelines in every bonsai publication I've ever seen, so you shouldn't have that much trouble.