The perfect flower will guide you in getting the wax petals together, and will enable you to give, not only to each petal but to the
contour
of the flower, the characteristics which are natural to it. In most cases, they are merely pressed together and held in their places by the adhesiveness of the wax. From the paper patterns the wax petals or other portions of the flowers may be cut. They should be cut singly, and the scissors should be frequently dipped into water, to prevent the wax adhering to the blades.
2532. Utilisation of Scraps of Wax
The scraps of wax that fall from the cutting will be found useful for making seed vessels, and other parts of the flowers.
He who Serves Well Need not be Afraid to Ask his Wages.
2533. Leaves of Flowers
Where the manufactured foundations cannot be obtained, patterns of them should be cut in paper; the venous appearance may be imparted to the wax by pressing the leaf upon it.