SASSAFRAS LEAF

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1 Using a #8 round brush, create three simple curved blades, starting with the tip of the brush and pressing down as you near the center. Use plenty of water here.

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2 Add bowed shapes to the center of each blade to give it that unique sassafras appearance. Round out the base.

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3 Time to add a stem! Using the pool of water at the bottom of the leaf, drag a smaller brush straight down to form the stem.

4 Tap in a bit of ...

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