Paul & Man prepare their Black Pine for some drastic bending	With wire, raffia, tape and heavier wire, it's easier for 2 people.
Firstly, electrical tape is wound around the trunk to protect the pines bark. Raffia is then applied along the length of the trunk.This is held in place with fine wire.	The crowd of 43 were fascinated with this real 'hands on' demonstration.
After the raffia is held in place, heavy aluminium wire is wrapped around the trunk at 45 degree angles.	Depending on the thihickness of the trunk, up to 10 strands of wire are wrapped tightly around the trunk.
The final bend, and no breaking! The wires will stay in place for a year or so.	Paul & Man brought along this lovely Pine for the Display Table
The Display table also sported this small Trident Maple root over rock.	Suiseki and a small Saikei sat happily with our posters for our show.
John's tree had a striking jin, bleached and preserved.	A small Black Pine