Copper training wire

Annealed solid copper wire is the choice of bonsai masters for bonsai training and refinement. Annealed copper wire has the unique property of changing its stiffness as it is applied to a branch. Annealed copper wire is very soft for easy application when wrapping a branch. As it is applied to the branch, annealed copper wire work hardens (greatly increases its stiffness) giving superior holding power. No other wire has this peculiar and useful characteristic. It is easier to apply than aluminum for a specific holding power, requires less wire, and is therefore less expensive per tree. Copper has the additional benefit of a dull reddish brown color that is blends with the natural color of the bark for a more attractive look. Forethought and correct wiring are encouraged since the softness is lost on the first bending. Annealed copper is a pleasure to use with good wiring technique yet is no worse than aluminum with poor wiring techniques. To avoid bark injury, wire should always be removed with wire cutters. Bright, shiny, copper wire is almost never annealed and is very stiff and hard to use.

For several years this wire was produced for our personal bonsai training. Over the past thirty-five years, Adams’ Bonsai has quietly become the copper training wire supplier of choice for bonsai professionals and knowledgeable hobbyists throughout the eastern US. Our wire has been repeatedly used with pleasure by visiting international bonsai masters. We offer only traditional fire annealed soft drawn copper wire (99+% pure) in coils sized to be easily carried from home to workshop while discouraging unintended bending (with subsequent loss of softness). Our copper wire is sold by length (50 foot coils except #'s 6, & 8 in 25 foot coils) to facilitate easily estimating your needs. Our pricing is determined by the copper content (weight) and production labor. Please call for special pricing on club or convention orders.