The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling

A practical Victorian manual that teaches how to model realistic flowers from wax, beginning with an introduction to the art and the author's experience before presenting progressive instructions: lists of materials and tools, colour-mixing and brush care, and techniques for shaping petals, foliage, mounting, grouping and bouquet construction. It provides step-by-step patterns for many species such as anemone, camellia, carnation, dahlia, daisy, fuchsia, geranium, hollyhock and cactus, alongside practical tips for exhibitions and displays, anecdotes and press notices, and hands-on guidance for learners to produce lifelike floral arrangements for domestic decoration and gifts.