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.