You can surely try. Study the technique very carefully then give it a go. The practice has become industry standard it seems as I see online with all the big plant dealers and wholesalers. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Many thanks Bathgate I’ll look into it.

they are rather slow from cuttings and not as successful as other shrubs but this is a you tube link. you take the cutting material in May ie soft/semi ripe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYwwlrorrcQ.

the RHS recommends layering
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=358

none of my acers in the past ever produced shoots from below soil level though.

Many thanks for you reply