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the linę of Ihe curve. Space the Iwo Curvcd leave$ slightly apar: to form an arc, and place the straight leaf in the centro so that it just covers the bottoms of the leaves. Adjust the leavcs until they form a balanced swag, then carefully remove the central Ieaf so theouler lcaves can be secured at their bases with adhesiee. Replice the central leat and sccure with adhesiee.

konger and morę elaborate swags can be assembled with the addition of morę curving leave$ bul always position the friilest varieties at the ouler lips and over-lap lowards the centre wilh firmer specimens. Details like Pea tendrils, seed pods, N’ett!e, and Clover flowers or moss strands ran be worked into these arrange-ments, bul care shoukł be taken not to place them too dose to the outer edge of Ihe base bccause these may be stretched slightly out ot position when the miniaturę is COvered and framed.

FI ozu er borders (F^s. u, I&)

Dclicaie bnrders of flowers. leaees and parlides, which consisl of Smali separate groups, will form an attracliee arrangement and, at the same time, will teach you the basie techniqueofassembling plant materiał and how to hide the adhesive suocessfully. In Figurę 13 Ihe finer details are fixed into place with specks ot adhesive. When securing a fully opened flower head, place the adhesiee on the spot where the centre of the flower will rest or, if a centre has been removed, place the adhesive near the opening.

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