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Adding the flowers
Adding the flowers
Grading the flower heads in to sizes really makes a difference. The dart board is a good example of this and you will see in the finished design how I used all the small heads where needed. I hate to see wasted buds left on the stem and consequently seeing them go in the bin! Give them their day .... they’re lovely and it saves you loads of MONEY. I much prefer the finish you get from using the smallest heads in the most exposed based parts of the design. I always use the ugly fat heads round the edge and under any hidden areas, not only do you not notice them but it gives you good coverage where you need it.
If a design has a dark colour I try to sort that bit out first, it takes longer to cover (I only ever use the Oasis spray paints) and it’s easier if you can get it done first. For these sorts of designs I always base close to the board, the details get destorted if you raise it up.
Once all the sections that need to be spray painted that colour are based I give it all a lovely hair cut! This is another shock horror element I’ve been questioned about. I will guarantee that trimming the petals does not affect the lasting quality of the flower. Use a nice sharp, clean pair of scissors ....... they do not feel a thing ...... nor do they keel over and die!
This usually leaves a bit of a mess which is easier hoovered off than it is blown all over the workroom.
Take your design to a well ventilated area ..... out side if you can. Lots of thin coats are better than a soaking. Leave each coat 5 or 10 minutes before you apply the next. Shades and tones can be achieved by giving it a darker or lighter undercoat which is useful if an exact colour is important to the design. Experiment before you start. Giving a red design an undercoat of burgundy will give you a much deeper finish.
Hold the spray can 8 to 10 inches away when you’re spraying and wear latex gloves if you care about your hands.
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