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Author:  chinese_elm [ 18 Nov 2009, 21:34 ]
Post subject:  Anchor Wiring
Hi, does anyone have any tips on how to Anchor Wire or even better have some pictures of some plants which are anchored. Some of my main branches are pointing up when I would rather them be level, would Anchor Wiring be most effective?

Thanks


Justin
Author:  Jerry Norbury [ 18 Nov 2009, 22:28 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
I don't use anchor wiring - but bonsai grower Chris Guise does - here are some of his trees with anchors:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11475646@N ... 390779037/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11475646@N ... 412408497/
Author:  chinese_elm [ 18 Nov 2009, 22:34 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
This is exactly how I want my tree to look, these are great pictures.


Thanks


Justin
Author:  keithmart [ 19 Nov 2009, 09:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
I use anchor wires a lot especially on maples, as their branches tend to be brittle.

At the end of the day use what suits you best. Many Japanese bonsai people use bamboo
Author:  John Farnan [ 19 Nov 2009, 10:36 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
I use anchor wiring especially when i have some serious bending to put in place.

Though the term wire i use rather freely as i also use fishing line as well when am looking for a lesser impact visually.

look closely at the bottom picture of this tree and you will see the "wire" holding the branching back to the trunk.

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Author:  chinese_elm [ 20 Nov 2009, 17:45 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
Does anyone know what Chris Guise username is as would like to PM a message on his Chinese Elm.

Cheers


Justin
Author:  Jerry Norbury [ 20 Nov 2009, 21:34 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
chinese_elm wrote:
Does anyone know what Chris Guise username is as would like to PM a message on his Chinese Elm.

Cheers


Justin

It would be "treebeard" but he's not a member yet.

I've just emailed him to point this out...

Jerry
Author:  John Farnan [ 20 Nov 2009, 23:44 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
Treebeard wrote:
Hello there, Justin.

Ask away :)

Chris.



Welcome on board Chris nice to see yet another quality bonsai dude in the line up :)
Author:  chinese_elm [ 23 Nov 2009, 20:44 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
Treebeard wrote:
Hello there, Justin.

Ask away :)

Chris.


Hi Chris,

Am interested to find out how old your Elm is in this picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/11475646@N ... 390779037/

I want to model my elm on your tree but your branches are thicker, I am thinking its because my tree is only 3-4 years. Or do you have any tips to thicken up the branches.

Cheers


Justin
Author:  Jerry Norbury [ 23 Nov 2009, 20:52 ]
Post subject:  Re: Anchor Wiring
Justin - do you have a photo of this tree - always helps when we're giving advice.
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