I am so happy to hear that!!! Motivating or inspiring people is the best part of making videos!! You made my day brighter, right when it needed it. Thank you!!
Love that tool! I took finishing nails, cut the tips off, and duct taped them to a tongue depressor/craft stick. I really appreciate you taking the time to describe everything
That tool is a time saver!! I am also making one out of finish nails. Going for a smaller size to the tool I already made. Thanks, I try to describe what I am doing.
I watch a lot of videos to try to make a pretty bonsai, yours is great!! you detail what you do so well and seeing you do it so simply makes me feel like I might get there eventually. Your work is magnificent, thank you very much for sharing it, it’s sublime!
Thank you !! Your kind words lifted my spirits. I am glad you like the video and it is a help for you. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
I have watched a lot of tutorials on how to make a wire bonsai and yours is the best.. you describe what you're doing... no one else does that and believe me, it helps a lot. Now i just need to figure out that tool you made, it's genius!
Thank you, this means a lot to me. I am glad you liked the video and happy it helps you!! As for that little tool, it’s just 2 pieces of a hard steel wire about 2mm in diameter. Small piece of thin wood to separate them, wrapped in athletic tape as tight as you can. I have another video soon where I use round jewelers pliers. More detail and finesse oriented. Have a great day!!
I am super happy a came across your video. I have to say this is the best tutorial I have seen. Thank you I so much for sharing this. Your instructions are phenomenal. I'm new to wire working, this has given me inspiration to try this. Again I thank you.
@@forgingaheadinart Thanks, When I made my second one I use the heavy plastic that florist paddle wire comes on and cut it to the length I wanted. I put a toothpick between my drill bits for the spacing.
@@forgingaheadinart and hopefully along the way I can learn a thing or two from you as well. I stopped doing art years ago and want to start again and being something of a visual learner it’s good to watch others do it and your wire art thumbnail piqued my interest. So thanks for uploading.
Great video - really gives me ideas on how to make mine. Wondering if the super glue & cotton idea would work trying to attach the tree to a piece of wood with bark...?
Beautiful! Wonderful tutorial! Im thinking about attempting one, but I'd like to work LEDs and possibly fiber optic threads into the wires. Any tips or thought's on how to do that?
@@DaddyLagLegs thank you!! I have given that a thought and wondered how to do it. Thanks about as far as I got. Maybe some of those LED lights that look like noodles wrapped around the tree branches after the tree is done? Let me know if you figure out a plan. I would love to see it.
@ no I do not have a discord of my own. I am not tech savvy. Maybe some day I can get a team together that can help with me where I lack skills or knowledge.
@forgingaheadinart no worries! It can be a lot. I know I'm just some rando on the internet, but I'd be happy to set one up for you. No charge. No gimmick. And then give you full control of it and or stay around as an admin to make changes as im able. Your tutorials seem really great and you have a lively comment section. Discord is a really nice platform for sharing and discussing and all that. Just a random thought on my part. I've done a moderate amount of community building on the platform, and I enjoy the process. You seem to have a great community already. Discord could be a fun addition. Either way, thank you for the great video. I'll be using this as I attempt my first wire tree...
@ I appreciate the offer. I will also keep it under consideration. As I build my channel I do want to make additions and changes of the sort you are talking about. Building a TH-cam channel is slow and the funding coming in is even slower. I will certainly keep it in mind. Happy Twisting!!
great video, I’d like to ask how many wires all the branches had to make sure I don’t mess anything up. The first branch had 16 wires, right? How many wires do the rest of the branches have? thank you!
Thank you!! I am glad you liked the video. The branch groups are. 16, 14, 8,8,4,4,6 going from the bottom up. The more trees I have made the more things have evolved and I tried different things. If you watch my videos as they are numbered I change things from time to time. Great thing about wire trees is there is no wrong way. What feels right can be different for everyone. I also do a better job of putting in the videos more info about the number of wire pieces and gauge.
Después de ver otra vez tu video, lo intente con dos trozos de alambre de 2,5mm y con cinta de enmascarar y funciona bastante bien. Le di varias vueltas de cinta a uno de los trozos hasta llegar al espesor del alambre de aluminio y después envolví todo el conjunto para que quedara algo parecido a tu herramienta
@@basman2610 ¡¡eso es genial!! Me alegro de que hayas podido hacerte con uno. Me gusta la idea de envolver con cinta adhesiva para llegar al tamaño del cable. Podría hacer otra herramienta de esa manera. Quiero poder hacer bucles de tamaños más pequeños. También estoy usando el traductor de Google para escribir. Escribí tus mensajes y luego tecleé para poder ver lo que dijiste. luego invirtió el proceso para responderle.
now retired I am looking at ways to keep busy and use my artistic skills to, as you have here, make beautiful wire Bonsai trees. Could you please tell me where you source your wire from? Thanks, Albert
I get my wire on Amazon. If you search on Amazon for Mandala Crafts, they have a great color selection . Great prices too!! Thanks for watching!! Happy retirement!!
@@ΒανέσαΦρίγκα to glue the wire to the stone base I used superglue with a little wad of cotton ball. Placing the cotton wad under tree root, then putting glue on cotton and pressing wire into the glue soaked cotton.
Just finished one after watching your video(several times lol)used autumn colors for leaf parts, I think it came out great! however… where did you find the rock base for it?! I can’t find the right size one anywhere.
I find my rocks around my yard. Usually when I am digging a hole for some reason or another. Never fails, need to dig a hole and find a rock. Another option would be to make a rock from some kind of foam and paint it.
I did make it myself. The rods are 1mm diameter, space between them is 1mm also. Thank you for watching. Any other questions don’t hesitate to ask. Happy twisting!!
@@KP-jg5zl I have thought about teaching. My videos are more or less sharing of my adventure of trying new mediums. With that said I also tried to structure the videos like tutorials too. So if someone finds some instruction in what I am doing I am glad I could help in some way.
@@salomonbenalcazar9568 that sounds great !! For tools you can find jewelers pliers at a craft store or on Amazon that would work great for twisting wire. I also order my wire from Amazon too. Search for colored aluminum wire, there are so many choices. Just make sure that you check the size or gauge selection. I use 18gauge wire. Happy Twisting!!
@@forgingaheadinart thanks a lot , one more question fort the tool you used for the leaf have you thougt about selling it, i really dont see any tool like that around
@ I made that tool myself. I have actually considered figuring out a way to make and sell them. Or maybe just make a video of how to make one. But not everyone has access to the materials. So maybe in the future, near future I will get a plan in place.
th-cam.com/video/uiqIt8EbjLo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1v13H503E8psjesq Here is the link to another video, I start the video with a demonstration of how to twist the leaf parts.
Thank you very much!! I do not know what the homemade tool is called. It’s good for speed but limited versatility. I also use round jewelers pliers which gives more versatility due to tapered ends for varied loop sizes.
I wish I could find a system of making a sketch of the design before you make it and use that sketch to dirive a formula for calculating the lengths and quantity of pieces needed for the design, taking into consideration will it be all one color or more
th-cam.com/video/7bTlKFypTxc/w-d-xo.html In this video I did do a little sketch. My method has evolved a little since this video. I start with a spool of wire that is 75 or 100 feet. I make sure I cut even number of pieces for each color. Trunk and leaves. The design is usually a style that I try to stick to without being exact. Except for the above linked video. Hope this helps
Yes the wire for both the trunk and the leaves is 18 gauge aluminum wire. Being my first wire tree video I did not do some things I do now like putting wire sizes and stuff in there. It has been a learning process. I am glad you liked the video!!
That’s awesome!! Good luck and enjoy!! Beware it kinda gets addictive, just the color combination alone can get away from you. Let alone the different style trees too!! You will do fine I am sure 😉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@forgingaheadinart Thanks! I am at the stage of collecting stones that I like, lol... I just pick them, clean and sometimes lacquer to see how nice they become. I assume you are buying the "leaves" stones from Ebay or similar?
@@callitaderbyshire4115 the “leaves” for all of my trees are just wire. With the exception of the wisteria tree that had glass beads added for more sparkle.
Hello, sorry for the slow response. Yes it is home made. I used 2 steel wires each being 2mm or just a little over 1/8in thick. I put a square piece of wood the same thickness between them. Then I wrapped tightly with some athletic tape to make the handle. Not pretty but it works. I hope this helps.
Thank you!! I buy my wire on Amazon as that is the lowest prices I can find. I use colored aluminum wire from Mandala Crafts. I guess you could just order from the source and skip Amazon. I had not thought of that until now. I use 18 gauge wire for the majority of my trees. Sometimes 20gauge for the leaf parts.
Hi. love the bonsai tree. i am a perfectionist how many troughs do you have on each branch from the lowest to the highest and how many times you turn the blue on each side. do you turn in different directions or the same
For this Bonsai Tree the trunk is a total of 60 wires, with 60 wire ends for branch tips. First main branch was 16 wires, split to 8 wire branches, split again to 4 wire branches. Then split to 2, then grouped in bunches of 4.
Each branch off main trunk was split off in even numbers, split down by halves until groups of 2. Then grouped by their even amounts. The top had 2 splits of 4, one to each side, then very middle had 6 to make the crown.
For the blue “leaf parts” I twisted same way each time for each loop, then just rolled up to form like a snail shell design. I hope this all helps break it down for you.
How many yards of wire did this take? Like the trunk and how much for leaves. Some online tutorials say like 100 meters which seems like a lot but idk. Fantastic content man got a sub! 😁
grim789 for this tree the trunk pieces are 12 inches each, total of 60 feet or 20 yards as there are 60 pieces for the trunk. The leaf parts are 24inches each for a total of 30 pieces. You could also do 60 pieces 12 inches long also, which I have done in other videos. Thanks for the sub and your kind words.
Beyond the Panda, thank you for your question. For this tree I used 18gauge wire. I also used 18gauge wire for the leaf parts. I am currently trying 16gauge wire for the trunk of a tree that I am finishing up soon.
@@forgingaheadinart thank you for your reply. Your gauge wire is different to mine here in Australia. Not thinking I cut 18 gauge wires, hubby even had trouble to twist it,but got there in the end. Where do you live please? Also is they a tutorial on the little tool you made please?
@@CLIPS_MAXING for this tree the trunk pieces are 12inches or about 30cm long. For the leaf parts I cut them 24inches or about 60cm. This is the only tree I did leaf parts that way. All other trees I cut that in half to 12inches or 30cm. Ever evolving technique!! Happy Twisting!!
I made my tool myself. With two pieces of wire about 2mm each and with a wooden stick about the same in between them. Then wrapped in athletic type tape.
I love these trees. I have tried my hand at a couple so far. They sure dont look like yours. I have to say they are definitely harder then they look. Could you please tell me how you get your wire so straight?
Thank you!! I bet your trees are amazing!! After I cut the lengths I need I hold the ends with one hand and slide my other hand to the other end. Multiple times if needed, all the while putting just enough pressure like I am trying to stretch the wires. Hope this helped!!
Noe Cruz for this tree I used 18gauge wire. I have also used 20gauge wire for the leaf parts with other trees. I am currently making a tree trunk with 16gauge to see that looks. So it varies, but I think 18gauge is most commonly used.
@@forgingaheadinart aluminium wire is not the same as stainless steel wire ? I have a competition at school and we have got to use stainless steel wires of any size.. Thanks for replying:)
@@AwsFelix aluminum wire is easier to bend. Stainless steel is more difficult. It can be done but will take much more effort. Also might not find it in colors but can always paint it. Keep me posted I am very interested in your project and how it all goes.
Yes. If I spoke incorrectly I apologize. (Edit segment) upon further thinking I do not recall ever hearing “imperial or freedom units” being used in school. So clearly I was instructed wrong. I also usually ended up with the ruler with half the numbers worn off so there is that too.
For this tree I used 18gauge aluminum wire. Also for this tree I used 60cm or 24in approximate length pieces for the leaf parts, you can also just do 30cm or 12in approximate too. Which is the way I did every tree after this one. The trunk pieces were all 30cm or 12in lengths.
@@user-zl4xn6bg6s I did not have this tool either. I made mine from a skinny piece of wood, two metal wires that are about 1mm diameter. I cut those from a piece fence. Then I wrapped it all in athletic tape.
Sorry, I am looking into figuring out how to set multiple languages for the captions. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!! Lo siento, estoy buscando cómo configurar varios idiomas para los subtítulos. Gracias por traer esto a mi atención.
your video on how to make wire bonsai trees motivate me to continue to make better wire trees. Thank you.
I am so happy to hear that!!! Motivating or inspiring people is the best part of making videos!! You made my day brighter, right when it needed it. Thank you!!
Love that tool! I took finishing nails, cut the tips off, and duct taped them to a tongue depressor/craft stick. I really appreciate you taking the time to describe everything
That tool is a time saver!! I am also making one out of finish nails. Going for a smaller size to the tool I already made. Thanks, I try to describe what I am doing.
Beautiful tree, never done it before but going to try and make one for my cousin for Christmas
@@teresarees12 thank you.
I watch a lot of videos to try to make a pretty bonsai, yours is great!! you detail what you do so well and seeing you do it so simply makes me feel like I might get there eventually. Your work is magnificent, thank you very much for sharing it, it’s sublime!
Thank you !! Your kind words lifted my spirits. I am glad you like the video and it is a help for you. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
You're an amazing artist, I'm sure you hear a lot.. but I sincerely mean it. I know talent when I see it,.. love your stuff..
Thank you!! I appreciate your kind words more than you know. I try hard and do my best. I happy you like my work. Thank you again, it made my night!!
I have watched a lot of tutorials on how to make a wire bonsai and yours is the best.. you describe what you're doing... no one else does that and believe me, it helps a lot.
Now i just need to figure out that tool you made, it's genius!
Thank you, this means a lot to me. I am glad you liked the video and happy it helps you!! As for that little tool, it’s just 2 pieces of a hard steel wire about 2mm in diameter. Small piece of thin wood to separate them, wrapped in athletic tape as tight as you can. I have another video soon where I use round jewelers pliers. More detail and finesse oriented. Have a great day!!
@@forgingaheadinart I came to say the same thing! And that tool is brilliant!
@@forgingaheadinartскажите,какой рамер проволоки?
Thank you so much ! Your ideas are amazing ! I’m going to try a tree myself , with your instructions I feel I CAN & Will do one !❤
That is great!! Have fun with it!!
I am super happy a came across your video. I have to say this is the best tutorial I have seen. Thank you I so much for sharing this. Your instructions are phenomenal. I'm new to wire working, this has given me inspiration to try this. Again I thank you.
Thank you for your kind words!! It makes me happy you like it and that the video inspires you. Stay tuned as I have more videos like this planned!!
Wow! It's amazing!
@@RozaRoza152 thank you!!
good looking tree, thanks for your time and tips.
Thank you, and you are welcome!!
One of the best looking wire bonsai trees I’ve seen! Beautiful!!!
Thank you!! That means a lot to me!!
@@forgingaheadinart you are very welcome! 😊
Thanks for sharing this mesmerizing video! It is inspirational :)
Thank you!! It makes me happy to hear that!!
Love the contrasting colors came out beautiful
@vablackbelt thank you!! It’s my wife’s favorite out of all of them so far!!
Amazing work and you make it look so easy I’m going to give it ago thanks ❤
Thank you!! I hope you do!! It is a fun project and something nice to look at after you are done!! Happy Twisting!!
Thank you for the information on the tool. I used small cheap drill bits to make mine.
That’s genius, then you know the exact diameter of them!!! Way to go!!
@@forgingaheadinart Thanks,
When I made my second one I use the heavy plastic that florist paddle wire comes on and cut it to the length I wanted. I put a toothpick between my drill bits for the spacing.
What a beautiful tree. Stellar work!
Thank you my friend!!
Nice! Thanks for the video!
Thank you for watching!!
You wanted to give it a try. I like that. I want to see what else you want to try because I now want to try this. You now have a new follower.
Thank you for following!!! There are so many styles of bonsai tree that I will be having plenty of videos for them!! I want to try them all!!!
@@forgingaheadinart and hopefully along the way I can learn a thing or two from you as well. I stopped doing art years ago and want to start again and being something of a visual learner it’s good to watch others do it and your wire art thumbnail piqued my interest. So thanks for uploading.
I don't anyone appreciates how LONG this takes
Thank you!! I appreciate that!!
Gorgeous love it Rx
Thank you!!
Desde (tu bonsai en casa) buen trabajo felicidades desde ESPAÑA
Thank you, I am happy you liked it!!
Great video - really gives me ideas on how to make mine. Wondering if the super glue & cotton idea would work trying to attach the tree to a piece of wood with bark...?
Thank you!! I think the cotton ball and super glue combo would work well on wood.
Beautiful! Wonderful tutorial! Im thinking about attempting one, but I'd like to work LEDs and possibly fiber optic threads into the wires. Any tips or thought's on how to do that?
@@DaddyLagLegs thank you!! I have given that a thought and wondered how to do it. Thanks about as far as I got. Maybe some of those LED lights that look like noodles wrapped around the tree branches after the tree is done? Let me know if you figure out a plan. I would love to see it.
@forgingaheadinart Will do! And thank you! Do you have a discord?
@ no I do not have a discord of my own. I am not tech savvy. Maybe some day I can get a team together that can help with me where I lack skills or knowledge.
@forgingaheadinart no worries! It can be a lot. I know I'm just some rando on the internet, but I'd be happy to set one up for you. No charge. No gimmick. And then give you full control of it and or stay around as an admin to make changes as im able. Your tutorials seem really great and you have a lively comment section. Discord is a really nice platform for sharing and discussing and all that.
Just a random thought on my part. I've done a moderate amount of community building on the platform, and I enjoy the process. You seem to have a great community already. Discord could be a fun addition.
Either way, thank you for the great video. I'll be using this as I attempt my first wire tree...
@ I appreciate the offer. I will also keep it under consideration. As I build my channel I do want to make additions and changes of the sort you are talking about. Building a TH-cam channel is slow and the funding coming in is even slower. I will certainly keep it in mind. Happy Twisting!!
Walter White of the wire bonsai
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❤❤❤ Magnífico amei.
Thank you!!
Thank you!
Your welcome!!
What gage of wires for the project Please. This is so amazing I cannot wait to make it!!
@@TKBell1970 I used 18 gauge aluminum wire for this tree. Both the tree trunk and leaf parts. Happy twisting!!
great video, I’d like to ask how many wires all the branches had to make sure I don’t mess anything up. The first branch had 16 wires, right? How many wires do the rest of the branches have?
thank you!
Thank you!! I am glad you liked the video. The branch groups are. 16, 14, 8,8,4,4,6 going from the bottom up. The more trees I have made the more things have evolved and I tried different things. If you watch my videos as they are numbered I change things from time to time. Great thing about wire trees is there is no wrong way. What feels right can be different for everyone. I also do a better job of putting in the videos more info about the number of wire pieces and gauge.
Hermoso video. Me gustaría saber cómo se hace la herramienta para las hojas. Saludos!
He tenido suficiente gente comentando que creo que haré un video mostrando eso. gracias por tu comentario.
Después de ver otra vez tu video, lo intente con dos trozos de alambre de 2,5mm y con cinta de enmascarar y funciona bastante bien. Le di varias vueltas de cinta a uno de los trozos hasta llegar al espesor del alambre de aluminio y después envolví todo el conjunto para que quedara algo parecido a tu herramienta
@@basman2610 ¡¡eso es genial!! Me alegro de que hayas podido hacerte con uno. Me gusta la idea de envolver con cinta adhesiva para llegar al tamaño del cable. Podría hacer otra herramienta de esa manera. Quiero poder hacer bucles de tamaños más pequeños. También estoy usando el traductor de Google para escribir. Escribí tus mensajes y luego tecleé para poder ver lo que dijiste. luego invirtió el proceso para responderle.
now retired I am looking at ways to keep busy and use my artistic skills to, as you have here, make beautiful wire Bonsai trees. Could you please tell me where you source your wire from? Thanks, Albert
I get my wire on Amazon. If you search on Amazon for Mandala Crafts, they have a great color selection . Great prices too!! Thanks for watching!! Happy retirement!!
Thanks for the tip there is a lot of choice, thanks ;)
@@albertweastell6514 your welcome!!
Its amazing! What kind of glue can i use ??
@@ΒανέσαΦρίγκα to glue the wire to the stone base I used superglue with a little wad of cotton ball. Placing the cotton wad under tree root, then putting glue on cotton and pressing wire into the glue soaked cotton.
@forgingaheadinart thank you very much!
Just finished one after watching your video(several times lol)used autumn colors for leaf parts, I think it came out great! however… where did you find the rock base for it?! I can’t find the right size one anywhere.
I find my rocks around my yard. Usually when I am digging a hole for some reason or another. Never fails, need to dig a hole and find a rock. Another option would be to make a rock from some kind of foam and paint it.
Thank you, I’ll start digging lol
How thick of wire do you use? I’m gonna try to make one of these for my boyfriend for Christmas. ❤️
Hello, I use 18 gauge aluminum wire for both the tree trunk and leaf parts!! Happy Twisting and Happy Holidays!!
where did you get the petal twister , or did you make it yourself?
I did make it myself. The rods are 1mm diameter, space between them is 1mm also. Thank you for watching. Any other questions don’t hesitate to ask. Happy twisting!!
What a beautiful tree. Can you tell me what gauge wire used? Thanks so much, Karen.
Thank you!! I used 18gauge wire for the tree trunk and the leaf parts both. Again, Thank You Karen!!
@@forgingaheadinart Do you ever teach?
@@KP-jg5zl I have thought about teaching. My videos are more or less sharing of my adventure of trying new mediums. With that said I also tried to structure the videos like tutorials too. So if someone finds some instruction in what I am doing I am glad I could help in some way.
What gauge wire is used?
@@angelacoleman8426 hello, I used 18gauge wire for the leaf parts and the tree trunk.
I would like to start making them my self but i have to idea on material and tools, any recomendation, website , or books i could look in to it ?
@@salomonbenalcazar9568 that sounds great !! For tools you can find jewelers pliers at a craft store or on Amazon that would work great for twisting wire. I also order my wire from Amazon too. Search for colored aluminum wire, there are so many choices. Just make sure that you check the size or gauge selection. I use 18gauge wire. Happy Twisting!!
@@forgingaheadinart thanks a lot , one more question fort the tool you used for the leaf have you thougt about selling it, i really dont see any tool like that around
@ I made that tool myself. I have actually considered figuring out a way to make and sell them. Or maybe just make a video of how to make one. But not everyone has access to the materials. So maybe in the future, near future I will get a plan in place.
@@forgingaheadinart if i could give you a suggestion i would look into 3D printing it or maybe similar , but ones again thanks
@ thank you, that’s a good idea.
lovely idea, wish you zoomed in the curling of the wire and did that a bit slower, for newbies like me, beautiful tree though
Thank you!! I do have other videos where is did zoom in and also do it slower. In a little while I link one here in another reply to your comment.
th-cam.com/video/uiqIt8EbjLo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1v13H503E8psjesq
Here is the link to another video, I start the video with a demonstration of how to twist the leaf parts.
Fantastic tutorial! Where do you purchase the colored wire?
Thank you!! I purchase my wire on Amazon. I search for Mandala Crafts!! They have great prices and color selections!!
Absolutely stunning piece man!! Do you know the name of the tool you used for the leaves is called by chance?
Thank you very much!! I do not know what the homemade tool is called. It’s good for speed but limited versatility. I also use round jewelers pliers which gives more versatility due to tapered ends for varied loop sizes.
I wish I could find a system of making a sketch of the design before you make it and use that sketch to dirive a formula for calculating the lengths and quantity of pieces needed for the design, taking into consideration will it be all one color or more
th-cam.com/video/7bTlKFypTxc/w-d-xo.html
In this video I did do a little sketch. My method has evolved a little since this video. I start with a spool of wire that is 75 or 100 feet. I make sure I cut even number of pieces for each color. Trunk and leaves. The design is usually a style that I try to stick to without being exact. Except for the above linked video. Hope this helps
Where do you buy the bulk coils of wire?
I buy my wire on Amazon. You can also get it from Mandala Crafts as they are the ones I get from through Amazon.
Are both the trunk and leaves 18 gauge wire? Loved the video. Thanks!
Yes the wire for both the trunk and the leaves is 18 gauge aluminum wire. Being my first wire tree video I did not do some things I do now like putting wire sizes and stuff in there. It has been a learning process. I am glad you liked the video!!
Simple, but effective! I think I can do it too 😉💪
That’s awesome!! Good luck and enjoy!! Beware it kinda gets addictive, just the color combination alone can get away from you. Let alone the different style trees too!! You will do fine I am sure 😉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@forgingaheadinart Thanks! I am at the stage of collecting stones that I like, lol... I just pick them, clean and sometimes lacquer to see how nice they become. I assume you are buying the "leaves" stones from Ebay or similar?
@@callitaderbyshire4115 the “leaves” for all of my trees are just wire. With the exception of the wisteria tree that had glass beads added for more sparkle.
This is so cool I’m about to try it
That’s awesome!! Would love to see pics of your project!!
@@forgingaheadinart looking online for some cool wire now 🤙
@@JG-bl4qs I get mine on Amazon, I get 100ft rolls. Local craft stores do not carry big enough rolls IMO.
Is that tool hand made if so how and what is it made with please
Hello, sorry for the slow response. Yes it is home made. I used 2 steel wires each being 2mm or just a little over 1/8in thick. I put a square piece of wood the same thickness between them. Then I wrapped tightly with some athletic tape to make the handle. Not pretty but it works. I hope this helps.
Awesome video! Where do you buy your colored wire from?
Thank you!! I buy my wire on Amazon as that is the lowest prices I can find. I use colored aluminum wire from Mandala Crafts. I guess you could just order from the source and skip Amazon. I had not thought of that until now. I use 18 gauge wire for the majority of my trees. Sometimes 20gauge for the leaf parts.
Hi. love the bonsai tree. i am a perfectionist how many troughs do you have on each branch from the lowest to the highest
and how many times you turn the blue on each side. do you turn in different directions or the same
For this Bonsai Tree the trunk is a total of 60 wires, with 60 wire ends for branch tips. First main branch was 16 wires, split to 8 wire branches, split again to 4 wire branches. Then split to 2, then grouped in bunches of 4.
Each branch off main trunk was split off in even numbers, split down by halves until groups of 2. Then grouped by their even amounts. The top had 2 splits of 4, one to each side, then very middle had 6 to make the crown.
For the blue “leaf parts” I twisted same way each time for each loop, then just rolled up to form like a snail shell design. I hope this all helps break it down for you.
Great video. Do you have one for a pine tree
I do not have a video of a pine tree. When you say pine tree, do you mean the colors? Have a specific type of pine tree in mind?
What's the twisting tool called?
@@HamNCheese1979 I call it a speed tool, I made it from some big wire, little piece of wood and some athletic tape
What kind of wire are using?
Hello, I use colored aluminum wire in 18gauge.
How many yards of wire did this take? Like the trunk and how much for leaves. Some online tutorials say like 100 meters which seems like a lot but idk. Fantastic content man got a sub! 😁
grim789 for this tree the trunk pieces are 12 inches each, total of 60 feet or 20 yards as there are 60 pieces for the trunk. The leaf parts are 24inches each for a total of 30 pieces. You could also do 60 pieces 12 inches long also, which I have done in other videos. Thanks for the sub and your kind words.
What gauge/size wire are you using for the trunk of the tree?
Beyond the Panda, thank you for your question. For this tree I used 18gauge wire. I also used 18gauge wire for the leaf parts. I am currently trying 16gauge wire for the trunk of a tree that I am finishing up soon.
What size wire did you do the leaves in please?
@@donnaarras1466 the leaf parts are 18 gauge or 1.2mm wire cut to 60 cm or 24 inches long.
@@forgingaheadinart thank you for your reply. Your gauge wire is different to mine here in Australia. Not thinking I cut 18 gauge wires, hubby even had trouble to twist it,but got there in the end. Where do you live please? Also is they a tutorial on the little tool you made please?
@@donnaarras1466 I am in the USA. I do not have a tutorial on the tool. Maybe I should do one.
@@donnaarras1466 did you use aluminum wire?
@@forgingaheadinart no copper wire, soft
Thickness of the wire?
@@ushadhankhar4532 I use 18 gauge wire for both the tree trunk and leaf parts.
Hi! What diameter of wire do you use?
Hello!! I use 18 gauge wire for the tree trunk and the leaf parts.
What is the mm or Guage of that wire ?
The tree trunk and leaf parts are all 18gauge wire.
How long are the wires in total
@@CLIPS_MAXING for this tree the trunk pieces are 12inches or about 30cm long. For the leaf parts I cut them 24inches or about 60cm. This is the only tree I did leaf parts that way. All other trees I cut that in half to 12inches or 30cm. Ever evolving technique!! Happy Twisting!!
@@forgingaheadinarthow thick is the wires I did it in a mor thick wire lol
@@CLIPS_MAXING I used 18 gauge wire. For the trunk and tree parts.
baking soda and super glue also helps
Thank you!! That is a good tip!!
where i can buy that wire? please tell.
I purchased it on Amazon. I also got some from Walmart craft section. Other craft stores like Michaels and hobby lobby might carry it too.
Where do you take your tool?
I made my tool myself. With two pieces of wire about 2mm each and with a wooden stick about the same in between them. Then wrapped in athletic type tape.
@@forgingaheadinart thank you
@@forgingaheadinart what do we nid toi do 1 bonsai
@@danaelemire9227 I use 2 colors, aluminum wire 18gauge. Most of my trees I use 70-75 feet of each color. Cut in 12in or 30cm lengths.
I love these trees. I have tried my hand at a couple so far. They sure dont look like yours. I have to say they are definitely harder then they look. Could you please tell me how you get your wire so straight?
Thank you!! I bet your trees are amazing!! After I cut the lengths I need I hold the ends with one hand and slide my other hand to the other end. Multiple times if needed, all the while putting just enough pressure like I am trying to stretch the wires. Hope this helped!!
What size wire do u use????
Noe Cruz for this tree I used 18gauge wire. I have also used 20gauge wire for the leaf parts with other trees. I am currently making a tree trunk with 16gauge to see that looks. So it varies, but I think 18gauge is most commonly used.
hi, how thick is the wire?
Hello!! The wire I used was 18gauge aluminum wire.
@@forgingaheadinart Thank you. I hope I manage to build this Bonsai Tree as beautifully as you do. My Wife will be very happy..
@@DjokoFaca thank you very much. I have other videos with different style trees and revised technique for the leaf parts.
Podrías poner subtitulos en español por favor gracias
What wire is that ? And size
@@AwsFelix I use colored aluminum wire that I order on Amazon. I use 18 gauge wire for the leaf parts and tree trunk.
@@forgingaheadinart aluminium wire is not the same as stainless steel wire ?
I have a competition at school and we have got to use stainless steel wires of any size..
Thanks for replying:)
@@AwsFelix aluminum wire is easier to bend. Stainless steel is more difficult. It can be done but will take much more effort. Also might not find it in colors but can always paint it. Keep me posted I am very interested in your project and how it all goes.
@@AwsFelix you can message me on IG at @forging_ahead_in_art if want a better way to chat about it.
@@forgingaheadinart sure I will Thanks
Metric or "standard" measurements.... you mean imperial or freedomunits?
Yes. If I spoke incorrectly I apologize. (Edit segment) upon further thinking I do not recall ever hearing “imperial or freedom units” being used in school. So clearly I was instructed wrong. I also usually ended up with the ruler with half the numbers worn off so there is that too.
What size wire?
For this tree I used 18gauge aluminum wire. Also for this tree I used 60cm or 24in approximate length pieces for the leaf parts, you can also just do 30cm or 12in approximate too. Which is the way I did every tree after this one. The trunk pieces were all 30cm or 12in lengths.
What the wire size?
I used 18 gauge aluminum wire.
Not everyone has these tools, what am I supposed to do? 2:10
@@user-zl4xn6bg6s I did not have this tool either. I made mine from a skinny piece of wood, two metal wires that are about 1mm diameter. I cut those from a piece fence. Then I wrapped it all in athletic tape.
@@user-zl4xn6bg6s I also bought a pair of jewelers pliers that I used in other wire tree videos!!
Thank you, work a ton!
Lo .bello .sería q q lo traduscan en español sigracias
Sorry, I am looking into figuring out how to set multiple languages for the captions. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!!
Lo siento, estoy buscando cómo configurar varios idiomas para los subtítulos. Gracias por traer esto a mi atención.
omg johnny sins *squirts*
how thick is the wire you are using?
The wire I used was 18 gauge, for the trunk and leaf parts.