Bonsai Training Wire - Anodised Aluminium
Black anodised aluminium training wire in 100g rolls, 1mm to 6mm. Kind to bark, easy to apply, holds a branch exactly where you set it.
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Professional black anodised aluminium bonsai wire in 100g rolls, from 1mm through 6mm. Soft enough to apply without marking bark, strong enough to hold a branch exactly where you set it.
The dark anodised finish blends into the tree while styling, and the aluminium removes cleanly without tearing when the branch has set.
Choosing a size
As a rule of thumb, use wire about one third the thickness of the branch you are shaping. Most stylists keep 1.5mm to 3.5mm on the bench for branch work, with 4mm and above for trunks and heavy primary branches.
Approximate roll lengths: the finer the gauge, the longer the roll; a 100g roll of 1mm runs many metres, while 6mm suits short trunk sections.
Shipping included.
Which size do I need?
Use wire about one third the thickness of the branch you are shaping. When between sizes, go up a size; you can always double-wire two thinner wires together.
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| 1mm | Fine twigs, shohin detail work, delicate species |
| 1.5mm | Light branches and new shoots |
| 2mm | Secondary branches on most trees |
| 2.5mm | Secondary branches with more spring |
| 3mm | Primary branches on small to medium trees |
| 3.5mm | Primary branches, light trunk movement |
| 4mm | Heavy primary branches, young trunks |
| 5mm | Trunks and anchoring |
| 6mm | Heavy trunks and structural bends |