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Lhese sections are then torn away from the other portions being 
certain that the equai amounts of leaf fibres are removed from 
either side of the ribs 
DIAGRAM HF: 
Lhe main purpose for this effect is to create a dainty low effect. 
Simply take the sestions and cluster the crus together and wrap 
them with wire, Then tuping the whole aluséear if necessary for 
Particular arrangements - such ase wedaing Douquets, corsages, etc. 
This method of spl?iting the ieaves emzbtes one to create a light, 
airy effect wren Uren fOitage, Particularly sensavional when 
Variegated Ti fexf is saatiowed, as the desvi va; 
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DIAGRAM I: Shows a Ti Leaf Curls 
This is created by curling the Jeaf and fastening it with a hand 
Stapling machine in at Ji¢ast tio places, It must be remembered that 
the staple must join at the center ribs in order toe hold this curva= 
ture and is very beneficial in eveating off-center rounded lines, 
DIAGRAM J: Shows the Croton Leaf in a single curl which is made by 
curling the leaf and stapling it at the rib section. 
Leaves that are particularly brittle will have to be softened by 
pulling them round your finger in order to make a smooth, even curl. 
Lhe Croton Curls are particularly attractive in smaller arrange = 
ments or where vivid colors are required in larger arrangements. 
DIAGRAM K: Shows Croton Leay in a double curle 
This is created by first inaking a single curl as in Diagram J and 
then curling it again and restapling as before. 
Again, tt must be remembered that if the leaf is brittle, the ribs 
Will have to be softened by pulling it round yourfinger to pre- 
shape the curl, 
IIAGRAM Le Illustrates a Colonial Bouquet with a folded Ti Leaf Shield, 
Lhe shield is made 51 merely folding the fi Leaf so that the tip 
end can be wired to the base of the Leah g Ene sole. 1s usually made 
So that the face of the leaf is the outside Dy OuiLs 2CGT ee Pehl t 
Leaf Colonial effeet is highly recomenised fur wedding and presentation 
bouquets since tiere are many color variegation to the leaves that 
enhance the beauty of the flowers. 
IZTAGRAM Ms 
this shows the Green Satin, Red, or Vartegated Ti Leaf that has first 
been split at the top half in segments of 3/8" on 7/4 depending — 
On the desired effect. The Ti Leaf seqnents wre then brad with, its 
opposite counterpay: in an cverhand knet, Tris proesdure is continued 
until all segments are tied, Un OS fae Ends can be varied 
merciy by pulling the knot tighver at the base cf vhe leaf, Large 
segments can 0€ Sied tagaiher co pertriy ulatever effect is wanted, 
ihe Ti-leaf in this meaner san be effectively used in a fan-shaped 
background or for ofjrangie horizontal effect. 
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