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1. Similar to the double-wiring technique, cut off

the right length of wire and start with wrapping it
at least twice around the trunk or main-branch at
an angle of 45 degrees.

2. When multiple wires are applied at the same
part of the trunk/branch try to put them neatly in
line.

3. Now continue wiring the branch.

Bending the wired branches

After having wired the entire tree you can start bending and repositioning
the branches. Use your hands to hold the outside of the branch with your
fingers, now bend the branch from the inside of the curve with your
thumbs. This way you reduce the risk of splitting branches by spreading
the force around the outside of the branch. When a branch is in position

stop moving it, as repeated bending will likely damage the branch. Try to
bend straight sections of branches slightly to make it look more natural
and aged.

And then? Aftercare

Place the tree in the shade and fertilize as you would normally do. Watch
the tree closely during the growth season and remove the wires in time to
prevent them from cutting into the bark. Do not try to recycle wire by
unwinding it as this might damage the tree; instead, cut the wire at every
turn making it much easier to remove.