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A No. 16 star tube is used in a cone filled with coloredroyal icing. A small square of waxed paper is fastenedto the top of the nail. In making this flower a dot isplaced in the center of the nail. The first petal is started directly in the center of the nail. Start squeezing; moveout slowly 1/2 inch; relax pressure completely and con-tinue moving your hand out. This will break the petaloff to a point as illustrated. The nail is turned slightly.Again starting at the center of the nail, apply pressureholding the tube at the angle illustrated. Start squeez-ing, move out 1/2 inch, relax pressure completely andcontinue moving out. Again the petal will be brokenoff to a point. The nail is then moved and the sameprocedure is followed until six petals are formed.During Christmas holidays, a very simple poinsettiamay be made in this manner by using a deep red icing.After the flower is completed slide the waxed paperoff the nail and place it on an inverted cookie pan. |
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