ASSEMBLING CARNATIONS

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STYLE   #2

1. Select two large petals.  Make two curved cuts in each as in Style #1.   Glue the cut, curved petals to a paper disc about 1 1/2" in diameter to form the base of a flower.  Arrange all petals face side up.

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2. Fill in center of row with regular petals.  Arrange and glue a curved row of petals with their bases pointing down to form the top of the flower.

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3. Add second row of petals to top half of flower.  Tuck in trimmed petals as necessary to fill in carnation.  Cut away the lower part of a petal; glue it to close in side of the flower.

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4.   Select a slim calyx, or trim one.  Glue it to the back of the flower with only the lower half of the calyx exposed.

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Next see the assembling of small carnations for a greeting card.

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