SiDiao technique

For me this is the best and most natural way to create jin and shari on pines and junipers.

Fibers are pulled off with pliers and after that the wood is burned or sand papered. A very natural looking dead wood is created this way.

nice info here:

http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/t924-cheng-cheng-kung-s-bonsai-school-taiwan-juniper

http://www.sidiao.com/photo_e_6.htm

Here are some examples on how the tools are used.

http://www.sidiao.com/index_e.htm

 

 

Tools by Riuga: