Making Bonsai By Bending Metal Wire | Master Craft

Andy Elliott is an artist who creates bonsai sculptures. He twists, curls, and coils wires together to form each part of the tree, from the roots to the leaves. He showed us a start-to-finish process of one of his sculptures.

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Making Bonsai By Bending Metal Wire | Master Craft

[tess]

I actually have one of these, I got it at a museum around 5 years ago
Mine is silver wire with blue gems 💎 it is beautiful 😍

[chasmal_forest.]

I have a strange fascination with metal and now I want one of these 🤩

[rbmx]

Something that takes Decades to become a symbol of Bonsai now only takes weeks and doesn’t need to be watered, I would say it’s perfect for people who are very busy and don’t have the time to take proper care of a bonsai or the patience.

[cheypam]

I absolutely LOVE these! I wish I knew how to make one! I know I wouldn't be able to stop at just one! Kinda like potato chips! 😂

[myam]

Did anyone just watch bobby dukes art do this on his channel?!!! ❤️❤️

[imnguhere]

When your too impatient for them to grow

[matthewnotify]

how many times has be gotten pricked, i hate getting pricked by wires

[juliusjameslauresta]

What wire and gauge used to make these? Thanks

[cheriberry]

Does anyone know what the tool is that he's using at the base of the trunk when he starts??? I'm looking to DIY one and I don't want to put a whole bunch of holes in a bucket.

[ninomosiashvili]

I would like to know the name of your used tool. I’m looking for that kind of precise pliers. Do you mind sharing?

[andrinabarrette]

Stunning work, I’m getting into it as well, but I noticed that little tool you use to twists the roots, did you make it yourself ?

[ABC-udju]

This man: I will make copper bonsai tree
Oxidation: I am about to end the whole career of this man

[nikhilgupta]

This is amazing work.
Could you please tell what is gauge of copper wire used in these projects.

[buddymcclure]

Love it! What type of tool are you using to bend the wire?

[jillcortright]

I want to know what that wooden disc is called so I can order one. I already make trees, but have never seen this tool

[argehandmadeknives]

Where can i buy one of these bonsai sculptures please

[davidblankenship]

Where can I purchase the tool you are using on the roots

[martino]

May I ask if you can share the formula for calculating the quantity and lengths of wire needed for a design? Include any system you have for sketching the design out first. Thank you in advance!

[martino]

What’s the tool he twists the roots with

[Titania]

Where can I find a “jig” like the one used here? Is that even the proper term for it?? My hands could definitely use the help!