As several approaches to decandling red and black pine involve pulling needles, I thought I'd include a few tips about how to properly pluck pine needles.
Japanese Black Pine, a gift from an old friend – Adam's Art and
Bonsai Beuk (zaailing uit het bos 2008)
bonsaibp's bonsai blog: 2010
Advice for my Radiata Pine. The lower branch has decided to stop
Pine Problem
Styling a Dwarf: Working on a Kotobuki Black Pine - Bonsai Tree
Growing Pine Trees from Seed Bonsai Starter Kit
ごようまつ(五葉松)瑞祥 剪定・芽切・古葉取: Ryozzさんの盆栽ライフ
Pine needles turning white : r/Bonsai
Pulling pine needles - Bonsai Tonight
Pulling pine needles - Bonsai Tonight
Decandling black pine bonsai - an in-depth guide - Bonsai Tonight
Styling a Dwarf: Working on a Kotobuki Black Pine - Bonsai Tree
BDS #19: Encouraging interior buds on young red pines - Bonsai Tonight