Step 10 :
Wrap the previously thinned and veined throat around the centres made in steps 2-3 . Leave to dry overnight . TIP : Leave the finished throats on a foam pad overhanging so they dry with a natural drop similar to the real flower .
Step 11 :
Roll a 8-10mm SFP in the shape of a small orchid bud . Dip a # 24 hooked wire and insert it into the SFP bud as shown . With the dresden tool make 4-5 indentations from bottom to top as shown . Leave to dry overnight .
Step 12 :
Start taping the petals and sepals with a half width white floral tape . Tape the large petals to either side of the throat .
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Once you have done both petals , tape the top sepals .
Then tape the two bottom sepals . Do not worry to open them in their final arrangement as it is easier to tape them as if they were slightly closed . Once taped , open and arrange the sepals and petals .
Roll some white SFP as thin as possible to create the curved overhanging strips . The thinner they are , the easier to apply later when they dry . Using a metal ruler and a pizza cutter , cut different width strips and then divide the strips into different lengths .