Question on wire type

[october]

October,

It is true that copper "work hardens" as you bend it, and it becomes stiffer. That's why it works so well, and holds the branches better into the shapes we want. But it does not become set in stone!

I can "unwire" the smaller gauges up to about 12 gauge. Any larger than that I have to cut off.

I have found I can "tweek" a copper wired branch after its initial wiring/styling.

One thing to keep in mind when wiring with copper is that once the wire is on, and now you're bending/styling to bend the WIRE not the branch. Think that way and it makes it much easier. Also, you can grab the wire with a pair of pliers to make the bend, if that helps. Graham Potter does that a lot in his videos, if you want to see it done.

Hi Adair..Yes, thats why I said the smaller gauges can be tweeked, the thicker gauges have to be cut off. I have used copper before, but I pretty much always go for copper. I like having options, even after the wire is on.

I am familar with the Graham Potter videos. Actually, I have been following Graham's work and videos for the last few years.

Rob