The lath is what holds the concrete or plaster to the figure. Concrete liquefies with movement so the lath has to be tied securely, it can not have any play.
The tools
I use a hammer to manipulate the lath and to smash the sharp edges of the cut lath. The pliers are used to tie or twist the ties to secure the lath to the armature. The clippers are used to cut the lath.
Materials
Small piece of cut lath and stainless steel wire.
The Stainless steel is cut into small pieces that is used to tie the lath to the rebar.
Lath tied down with small piece of stainless steel.
The tie is clipped and the sharp end is folded under.
Lath ties to the rebar