I thought I'd post this $8 tree also. I finally got my hands on some wire and finished it today. This is the tree I was refering to in this thread...
http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthr...=&threadid=3407
I had no idea what can be acomplished by wire.

I still plan to jin the lower branches at the base of the trunk. My wife gives it 2 thumbs up! Any comments or critisism is always appreciated. Thanks!
a before pic...