{"product_id":"copper-bonsai-wire-500-grams","title":"Copper Bonsai Wire - 500 grams","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCopper Bonsai Wire\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCopper wire is the \"gold standard\" for professional bonsai artists, particularly those working with conifers like Pines and Junipers.  Because copper \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003ework-hardens\u003c\/b\u003e (it gets stiffer as you bend it), it offers superior holding power compared to aluminum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhy Choose Copper Over Aluminum?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Holding Power:\u003c\/b\u003e  Copper is roughly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e3x stronger\u003c\/b\u003e than aluminum of the same thickness. This allows you to use thinner wire that is less visually distracting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiscreet Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e  Over time, copper develops a deep brownish-purple patina, allowing it to blend seamlessly with the bark of conifers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCopper Wire Gauge Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBecause copper is so much stronger than aluminum, the sizing rules are different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e0.5mm – 1.0mm:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,1,1,0\"\u003eFine detailing on Shohin or secondary conifer branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1.2mm – 2.0mm:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,2,1,0\"\u003eStandard styling for mid-sized branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2.5mm – 3.5mm:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,3,1,0\"\u003eHeavy structural bending and trunk line positioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4.0mm+:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"25,4,1,0\"\u003eAdvanced styling for large-scale specimen trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"1.0mm","offer_id":44270144749610,"sku":"COP-2758","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5mm","offer_id":44270144782378,"sku":"COP-4996","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0mm","offer_id":44270144815146,"sku":"COP-3083","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5mm","offer_id":44270144847914,"sku":"COP-9857","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5mm","offer_id":44270144913450,"sku":"COP-8899","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/3248\/1834\/files\/6E7CA262-AD4D-4701-AAB4-FB70C04412BD.jpg?v=1776661997","url":"https:\/\/bonsaibotanicals.com\/products\/copper-bonsai-wire-500-grams","provider":"Bonsai Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}