Ruutz-Rees, Janet E. (Janet Emily), 1842- · New York : D. Appleton and Co. · leaf 53
on to this rule. It is very difficult to reproduce it accurately in wax, and, if this is attempted, the petals should be brushed over with crimson powder, painted with a mixture of carmine and ultrama¬ rine, and then dusted with carmine. When two colors are needed, they should always be thoroughly… … Fir,. 18. — Monthly Rose. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Petals ; 6, Calyx Sepal. The sole difficulty in making these flowers is in the mold¬ ing, as almost all rose-petals are more or less crumpled, and it is not easy to give them a natural appearance. To effect it, the petal should be laid on the palm of the…
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