ELEMENTARY STEPS IN FLOWER DESIGNS : Page 146

The first twelve flowers that we describe are simple tomake. All of these flowers with the exception of twowill be made with a nail and tube used together. Forthe first few flowers you may have difficulty in con-trolling the pressure and at the same time turning thenail with the left hand. Remember that the nail isturned in a counter-clockwise direction. As we progresswith our flower making series, it will be necessary toturn the nail and squeeze out the petal in a co-ordinated movement. You will have a tendency to apply pressureon your cone and then turn your nail. We suggest thatyou practice holding the nail in your left hand and