Things You'll Need:
- Copper or aluminum wire, 3.5 mm to 2.0 mm
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Step 1
Use copper wire or aluminum wire as shaping wire. Aluminum wire is much easier to use, especially for beginners. The size should run from 3.5 mm to 2.0 mm.
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Step 2
Clench the branch with both hands and apply the wire by slowly following it around the branch, making sure it does not damage the trunk. Wire the branch first, and then worry about bending the branch to achieve your desired shape.
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Step 3
Be careful of leaves or leaf buds. It is always best to anchor the wire into the soil at the base so that it actually changes the shape of the branch. This can be done by embedding one end it into the soil and training the wire up the trunk until it reaches the desired branch, or by anchoring it to another branch.










