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The leaves will then all lie straight up and down above the wire, 

 as shown in figure 81 A, and should be left a short while to become 

 firmly attached, when they may be adjusted in final positions by the 

 application of a mildly heated modeling tool applied at the base of 

 the stem and close to the branch. The result of this part of the 

 process is shown in figure 81 B. Build up or thicken the branch by 



Fig. 81. — Celluloid leaves attached to the stem. 



carefully coating with wax or paint, to conceal any unevenness and 

 add finish to the work. The natural body or trunk and parts of the 

 heavier branches were used ; the artificial parts being built up to the 

 required thickness and attached. The results in this case have proven 

 very satisfactory, besides lightening the labor and saving time. 



