# References to the Pre-Formed Hook Technique

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**Created:** [July 25, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/references-to-the-pre-formed-hook-technique/1382 "2018-07-25T23:06:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![Davis](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.bonsaimirai.com/davis/32/1698_2.png) [@Davis](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Davis)\
**Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/references-to-the-pre-formed-hook-technique/1382/1 "2018-07-25T23:06:46Z")

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Someone asked about content on the pre-formed hook in the Shinpaku Juniper Stream, so I went through some of the archived videos that addressed the pre-formed hook technique. It may be addressed elsewhere, but I figured these would give a basic idea on the pre-formed hook. I included some other techniques that are similar, but may be more applicable in some cases. Feel free to add to this if you find any other references.  
Juniper Structure, Dec 20, 2016, 1:16 [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/juniper-structure](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/juniper-structure)  
Bald Cypress Primer, Jun 22, 2017, 58:00 [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/bald-cypress-primer](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/bald-cypress-primer)  
Traditional Design, Aug 2, 2017, 1:25 [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/pinus-sylvestris](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/pinus-sylvestris)  
Traditional Chuhin Styling, Nov 16, 2017, 5:00 (This appears to be the most in-depth look at the technique.) [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/traditional-chuhin-styling](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/traditional-chuhin-styling)  
Shohin Multiflush Pine, Jul 5, 2018, 1:38 (This is also a more in depth look into the technique.) [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/shohin-refinement](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/shohin-refinement)  
Literati Design, May 24, 2018, 37:00 (Not a pre-formed hook, but a similar technique that may be more appropriate in some situations.) [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/literati-design](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/literati-design)  
Deciduous Design, Aug 10, 2017, 45:00 (Not a pre-formed hook but similar to the technique used in Literati Design.) [https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/stewartia](https://live.bonsaimirai.com/archive/video/stewartia)

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**Author:** ![Stavros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/51bf81/32.png) [@Stavros](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Stavros)\
**Post date:** [July 26, 2018, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/references-to-the-pre-formed-hook-technique/1382/2 "2018-07-26T19:47:35Z")

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As I wrote in another discussion, Ryan was asked to demonstrate it properly and he liked the idea, so I expect it to be shown in detail at some point.