Training Cattleyas

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My catts have grown considerably this past year (Yeah!) and they're at the point where the growths are growing every which way.

I've seen cattleyas tied in order to help them grow a certain direction, and I was wondering if anyone can point me to a tutorial or have a few tips on how to go about doing this. I don't want to use that ring thingie that you place around the pots (it's so ugly) but wanted to try out this technique. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!!