6 Cut out three more small petals; ball each one, then vein them. Using the silk veining tool, put the fine tip on the point of the petal and roll, radiating the veins from the centre out to the sides - then readjust so that the veins then radiate to the other side.

7 Moisten and fix these petals behind the joins of the straight ones. This circle of petals is also interleaved: when in position use the very tip of the cocktail stick to curve the top edge of each petal tightly backwards.

8 Cut the third set of petals; ball, vein, and moisten as before and fix behind the joins of the previous circle. Shape more backward curves and give an occaisional pinch to make a more pointed petal. It helps to allow these petals to dry thoroughly before completing the larger petals.

9 At this stage a calyx can be added to make a half rose, which can be useful in filling small gaps in an arrangement.

10 Cut five small petals with the large cutter (R1), then vein them. Curl the edges back with a cocktail stick. Try one petal with a curl on the left hand side only, one with a double curve (both sides turning back) then a curl on the right hand side, another double curve and on the last petal a curve across the top.

11 Allow the petals to set in the plastic spoons for 10-15 minutes so that the petals are shaped. moisten diagonally. Starting at a join, make a circle of five petals around the half rose.