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STEP-BY-STEP
DEW DROPS STEP 1
STEP 1
STEP 2 STEP 3
STEP 2 STEP 3
TIPS FOR PETAL RUFFLES
STEP 4
STEP 4
COLOR MIXES
n Lighter value of color on inside curves – darker value on outside curves. n Vary the shape of each highlight on the ruffle to create variety – some wider
and/or longer.
n Tuck in smaller ruffles, turned-in edges and dark values randomly.
n All ruffles point toward the center of the flower indicating the direction of growth.
NOTE: Follow all manufacturer’s label instructions for proper product usage.
PINK
[*begin with Pink Very Dark]
Pink Highlight (PH): White Permanent+Pink Light (1:tch) Pink Light (PL): Pink Medium+White Permanent (1:3) Pink Medium (PM): Pink Dark+White Permanent (1:2) Pink Dark (PD): Pink Very Dark+White Permanent (1:1) *Pink Very Dark (PVD): Rose Permanent+Sap Green (4:1) This should be a dulled pink.
PEACHY ORANGE
[*begin with Orange Medium]
Orange Light (OL): White Permanent+Orange Medium (1:tch) Orange Medium (OM): Pink Very Dark Mix+
Cadmium Yellow Light Hue+White Permanent (1:2:1)
GREEN
[*begin with Green Dark]
Green Light (GL): Green Medium Mix+White Permanent (1:2) Green Medium (GM): Green Dark Mix+White Permanent (2:1) *Green Dark (GD): Sap Green+Alizarin Crimson Permanent
to dull (4:tch)
VALUE
PINK
PEACHY ORANGE
GREEN
HIGHLIGHT
LIGHT
MEDIUM
DARK
VERY DARK
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