“Hydrangea Blossoms” by Patricia Bromberger, Los Osos, California, USA
Parts used: Petals
Amount: 3 heads for each layer, for a total of 9 heads
Extracted by: Grinding petals in a blade grinder
Thinner: 30 mL 91% isopropyl alcohol and 10 mL distilled vinegar. I let it sit for 60-90 minutes, then filtered the solution through a coffee filter.
Application: I applied the emulsion immediately to the paper using a sponge brush.
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