BETA
Chapter 1
The ancient roots of miniature landscapes
Chapter 2
The botanical science of miniaturization
Chapter 3
Artistic styles and shaping techniques
Chapter 4
Masterpieces and the global bonsai community
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of bonsai
Ch 3 · Artistic styles and shaping techniques
artiteacher Prune and wire your miniature tree to master classic bonsai shaping techniques.
artiteacher Artistic styles and shaping techniques
Growing strong, growing strong, The Yamaki Pine survived it all!
artiteacher Bonsai designs are classified into five basic styles based on the angle of the trunk's growth.
artiteacher Techniques called jin and shari involve stripping bark to make branches look struck by lightning or weathered by storms.
Fun Fact
Deadwood preservation: Bonsai artists use a liquid lime sulfur mixture to bleach dead wood white and protect it from rotting.
Glossary
wiring (noun)
The act of applying wire to something, typically to provide structural support or electrical connections. In the late 1860s, Japanese growers adopted metal wiring to replace hemp fibers for training miniature trees.
The act of applying wire to something, typically to provide structural support or electrical connections. In the late 1860s, Japanese growers adopted metal wiring to replace hemp fibers for training miniature trees.
Quiz
What type of pot is traditionally paired with a delicate, flowering, 'feminine' bonsai tree?
Quiz
What chemical mixture do artists paint onto bonsai deadwood to bleach it white and prevent rot?
Quiz
How does bonsai design classify a tree with a deeply rugged, heavily barked trunk and sharp angles?
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of wrapping copper or aluminum wire around bonsai branches?
Quiz
Which of the five classic bonsai styles features a trunk that bends dramatically down below the bottom of the container?
Quiz
At what angle should wire ideally be wrapped around a bonsai branch for maximum support and flexibility?