The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling

"The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling" by Emma Peachey is a 19th-century instructional book about making wax flowers. It combines how-to advice with artistic ideas, explaining what you need and how to do it. The author shows how much fun making realistic flowers can be, with details on many flowers and steps. The guide starts with Peachey talking about her life as an artist, from starting out to working for the Queen. She thanks the Queen for helping her succeed and explains why she wrote the book—to teach more people since many want to learn from her. The beginning part is written in a classy and captivating way and reveals how cool it is to make wax flowers, underlining the artistic skills and the good feelings that come from using your imagination in this enjoyable hobby.