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The appliances required for commencing the making of waxen flowers will cost from 20s. to 30s., and may be obtained at most fancy repositories in large towns. Persons wishing to commence the art would do well to inquire for particulars, and see specimens of materials; because in this, as in every other pursuit, there are novelties and improvements being introduced, which no book can give an idea of. 2527. Petals and Leaves of Wax Flowers. Petals and leaves of wax flowers are made of sheets of coloured wax, which may be purchased in packets of assorted colours. 2528. Stems. The stems are made of wire of suitable thicknesses, covered with silk, and overlaid with wax; and the leaves are frequently made by thin sheets of wax pressed upon leaves of embossed calico. Leaves of various descriptions are to be obtained of the persons who sell the materials for wax flower making. 2529. Models for Wax Flowers. Ladies will often find among their discarded artificial flowers, leaves and buds that will serve as the base of their wax models. 2530. Natural Models for Wax Flowers. The best guide to the construction of a flower--far better than printed diagrams or patterns--is to take a flower, say a tulip, a rose, or a camellia. If possible, procure two flowers, nearly alike; and carefully pick one of them to pieces; lay the petals down in the order in which they are taken from the flower, and then cut paper patterns from them, and number them fron the centre of the flower, that you may know their relative positions.