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okey dokey. Don't know exactly what you call this type of wiring, but I understand it's used for gradually moving big branches incrementally. I've seen it done - what appears to be a loop of thin wire tightly wound around itsefl, around a branch and anchored somewhere on the pot. I am aware that small turns are employed with a nail or something through the wire. My question is, is there a particular type of wire required? The illustrations I've sen seem to employ differnt wire from the copper stuff used for wiring branches. Thanks in advance.

I personally use plastic zip ties ( or tie wraps) google it if you don't know what i am refering to.They give me very controlled increments of movement and arecheap, recyclable and last a long time come in all diffrent lengths and do not do any damage to pottery like what may happen with copper wire.

ooh, very clever. cheers.

Don't know exactly what you call this type of wiring, but I understand it's used for gradually moving big branches incrementally. I've seen it done - what appears to be a loop of thin wire tightly wound around itsefl, around a branch and anchored somewhere on the pot. I am aware that small turns are employed with a nail or something through the wire. My question is, is there a particular type of wire required? The illustrations I've sen seem to employ differnt wire from the copper stuff used for wiring branches. Thanks in advance.

It's called a turnbuckle. Google it. You need to protect the bark of the tree where the wire is attached, or it will scar (or kill) the branch/trunk. I use a piece of garden hose, cut lengthwise.

Any wire will work, but it's best to use one that doesn't break after only a few twists, so aluminum bonsai wire isn't the best. (copper either.)