Wiring?

[Edymnion]

Pretty sure that wire is wire, long as we're talking single strand of the same gauge and material.  Is there any real reason to pay the premium on bonsai wiring as opposed to just hitting the local hardware store and getting a spool of single thread copper?

[PP]

Pretty sure that wire is wire, long as we're talking single strand of the same gauge and material.  Is there any real reason to pay the premium on bonsai wiring as opposed to just hitting the local hardware store and getting a spool of single thread copper?

I don't see any reason for paying "bonsai extra" for practically same stuff. Even the color of electric wire is OK, since it should be available in black.

[Edymnion]

Didn't think there was a difference.  Just getting my mats ready for when I cut down my bhuts in a couple weeks and was looking at bonsai wire and my jaw hit the floor when I saw prices upwards of $50 for a small spool of wire that might cost me $5 at a hardware store.

[Ryhis]

Go for the cheap one!