However, as long as you are informed and educated on the different bonsai tool options and understand about which bonsai tool is used for which job, then you should have no problems and should end up with a healthy and beautiful bonsai tree.



The Different Types Of Tools To Consider For Your Apprentice Bonsai Tool Kit.

Even the bonsai novice will need a few basic bonsai tools in order to get started, and one bonsai tool in particular that you are definitely going to need is a pair of scissors. These are of course not going to be like the scissors that you regularly use, although they do resemble them.

Normal scissors are constructed differently to these types and they are made in such a way that the branches are not harmed during pruning or cutting.

Another important bonsai tool is the branch cutter, which is a specially designed tool used to remove small branches your bonsai tree. You will only really need to use this if you are designing bonsai from shrubs or if your tree is getting older and the branches are getting thicker but the scissors are not able to cut through.

Taking Care of Your Tools.

If you don't look after your tools you are going to end up with sub standard items which is going to end up making the task in hand all that much harder. It goes without saying then that it is work spending some time learning how to look after such tools.

Never forget to clean your tools soon after you have used them and test them just to make sure they are still in good working order. Be careful with the blades so as not to injure yourself and always use a clean cloth.

You should also always remove any sap, using some soapy water and a cloth to remove it from the blades and handles. Remove all difficult stains with a piece of bamboo or a wooden spatula, and if you do use cleaning oils, make sure that they are the right oils for the job so that they will not ruin your tools.

All your tools should be properly oiled, and spraying them with lubricant will help to prevent corrosion. Applying rust prevention oil is also a good idea, and if you have to clean existing rust off first, once the rust is removed, you need to make sure to apply a coat of oil to the newly exposed steel in order to stop the oxidation process in its tracks.