Hi Shireen,

Could be just as you guess, or it may be that she uses clip-and-grow for the
severe branch direction changes. Or, she may simply be skilled at bending
woody branches (you didn't mention the species). Probably a combination of
all 3.

Kind regards,
Andy Rutledge
http://www.bunjindesign.com/bonsai/
zone 8, Texas

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shireen Gonzaga"
Hi ... I have a question about wiring for the literati
style. A local bonsai specialist who supplies a couple
of Baltimore nurseries (Martha Meehan) has exquisite
literati designs for her bonsai.
But I cannot figure out how she is able to create deep
curves to the woody trunks and stems. Is it because she
starts early when the trunks/stems are still green and
pliable? Or is it incremental bending of the woody
trunk/stem over time?
I hope some of you bonsai experts on the list can shed
some light on these wiring techniques.
thanks,
shireen

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