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Old 09-03-2005, 06:56 PM
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Hello All,

Some time ago, back in 2003, there was a brief discussion on this List
about a source for annealed copper wire. I prefer copper wire over
aluminum because it seems to hold better. Has anyone had any experience
with the company called Parawire? Their web address is
www.parawire.com. They sell *soft bare copper wire*. I'm not sure
whether soft bare copper wire will be satisfactory especially rin the
larger diameter wire sizes. Any feedback will be appreciated.

With thanks,

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, Zone 6/7

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Old 09-03-2005, 07:21 PM
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My favorite source is Julian Adams


Otherwise I found a great and inexpensive source but it is in San Miguel in
Mexico...found it on a vacation and brought a lot back for my use.

Pauline Muth

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Hello All,

Some time ago, back in 2003, there was a brief discussion on this List
about a source for annealed copper wire. I prefer copper wire over
aluminum because it seems to hold better. Has anyone had any experience
with the company called Parawire? Their web address is
www.parawire.com. They sell *soft bare copper wire*. I'm not sure
whether soft bare copper wire will be satisfactory especially rin the
larger diameter wire sizes. Any feedback will be appreciated.

With thanks,

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, Zone 6/7

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Old 09-03-2005, 09:29 PM
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Greetings Michael,

This is marketing hype--trust me.
Fertilizers will not age a tree.


Hehe... I know that :-)
I just thought it was funny :-)

Superfeeding, for example, will accelerate growth to
help the artist achieve design objectives.


Hmmm... around here I have found that I only had to feed so I can have more
growth :-)
Superfeeding didn't brought good results to me.

Beyond the acceleration, what the tree ultimately looks like is more
about the creativity and skills of the artist and less about the feeding.


I completely agree with you.

Best regards


Pedro Amorim Pereira - Porto - Portugal

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Old 09-03-2005, 10:42 PM
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This is interesting. I never thought of trying to find a supplier of
annealed copper wire.
I just go to the local hardware store and buy a length of solid copper
wire, preferably without
insulation. If I have to get insulated, I just strip off the insulation.
Then I
coil the wire up and put it on the stove burned until it glows red. Tghen
I let it cool
slowly and I have annealed wire. Once you anneal it, when you bend it, it
will harden up nicely.

TK


On 9 Mar 2005 09:56:21 -0800, Carol wrote:

Hello All,

Some time ago, back in 2003, there was a brief discussion on this List
about a source for annealed copper wire. I prefer copper wire over
aluminum because it seems to hold better. Has anyone had any experience
with the company called Parawire? Their web address is
www.parawire.com. They sell *soft bare copper wire*. I'm not sure
whether soft bare copper wire will be satisfactory especially rin the
larger diameter wire sizes. Any feedback will be appreciated.

With thanks,

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, Zone 6/7

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Old 10-03-2005, 02:18 AM
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Taking a look at their website leads me to believe that the wire is not
annealed after drawing which would leave it harder than we want for bonsai.
Annealing your own works, but don't get the loose copper oxide in with food
stuffs or plants since large volumes can be toxic. I agree with Pauline
that Julian Adams is a great source in the USA.

Marty

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Subject: [IBC] Copper Wire Source

Hello All,

Some time ago, back in 2003, there was a brief discussion on this List
about a source for annealed copper wire. I prefer copper wire over
aluminum because it seems to hold better. Has anyone had any experience
with the company called Parawire? Their web address is
www.parawire.com. They sell *soft bare copper wire*. I'm not sure
whether soft bare copper wire will be satisfactory especially rin the
larger diameter wire sizes. Any feedback will be appreciated.

With thanks,

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, Zone 6/7

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