{"id":1810,"date":"2025-04-07T15:56:24","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/produit\/aluminum-ligature-wire-2mm-500gr\/"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:56:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T13:56:24","slug":"aluminum-ligature-wire-2mm-500gr","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/produit\/aluminum-ligature-wire-2mm-500gr\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminum Ligature Wire (2mm) – (500gr)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The use of aluminum ligature wire in the art of bonsai offers several advantages, particularly for shaping and guiding branch growth in a precise and aesthetic manner. Here are the key points: <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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    Flexibility and ease of use<\/span><\/span><\/span> : Aluminum wire is malleable, allowing it to be easily wrapped around branches with little resistance. This makes it ideal for both beginners and experts, as it is simpler to handle than other materials like copper. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Light and gentle on the tree<\/span><\/span><\/span> : Compared to copper wire, aluminum is lighter and exerts less pressure on the bark, reducing the risk of damaging branches, especially on delicate or young species.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Corrosion resistance<\/span><\/span><\/span> : Anodized aluminum, commonly used in bonsai, does not rust, which is an advantage in the humid environment of bonsai care. This ensures durability and prevents staining on the tree. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Availability in various thicknesses<\/span><\/span><\/span> : Aluminum wire comes in a wide range of diameters (from 1 mm to 6 mm or more), allowing it to be tailored to the size and rigidity of branches, whether for small twigs or sturdier trunks.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Temporary aesthetics<\/span><\/span><\/span> : Once applied, aluminum wire has a discreet appearance (especially if anodized in a dark color), which does not detract from the bonsai\u2019s look during the shaping process.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Affordable cost<\/span><\/span><\/span> : Aluminum is generally less expensive than copper, making it a cost-effective option, particularly for those working on multiple trees or starting out in this art.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    However, it should be noted that aluminum is less rigid than copper, so for thick or highly resistant branches, it may require a larger diameter or multiple wraps to hold the shape. In summary, aluminum ligature wire is an excellent choice for its practicality, gentleness, and affordability, making it an essential tool in bonsai cultivation. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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    Superior quality aluminum ligature wire from the Geotools brand.<\/p>\n

    Quantity: 500gr <\/p>\n

    Diameter: 2mm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1677,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[198,194],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1810","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miscellaneous","7":"product_cat-tools-accessories","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1810"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1810"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tsukibonsai.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}