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Naka’s explanation of wiring is perhaps the most cited section of the book. Before Naka, wiring was often taught through vague observation. Naka broke it down into a science. His diagrams illustrate the "45-degree angle" rule for wrapping wire and, crucially, how to anchor wire into the soil before wrapping. He taught that wire is not a shackle, but a guide—a temporary brace to set the tree’s posture. John Naka Bonsai Techniques 1 Pdf
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