So here we are at day 3 on the blooming book by Rowood. The Sakura blossoms are fighting me back. I’m not going to lie when I say that I have glued several parts multiple times and I’m not done gluing yet…lol! I am very happy with everything else so far and I will tackle those darn flowers. I’ve used several shades of pink for the Sakura. I’m also testing a new technique which I did on an old piece from my previously failed Vitascope. I may use this technique on the book cover . I used it as a test piece because I have a new one to try again. It worked and all but it wasn’t very pretty. I tested it on the legs which won’t be seen Down Below because they are made from MDF and not real wood like the vitoscope piece is . We shall see how it works out . Stay tuned for the next episode of “I failed it or I nailed it”…lol!
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So nice
I love the Sakura petals! 
Oh what technique are you using? I have absolutely no clue when it comes to painting hahaha. 
Will return with like!
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Thanks! I won’t be sharing the new technique until I know if it’s a success…or a complete failure…LOL! Almost scared of trying it on a feature piece of the MDF…very different from real wood. We will see.
Finger crossed! At the very least you’ve got something to test on.
I did test the process on the lower legs of the model…still quite iffy…If all else fails, the entire part of the exterior book cover will go black…LOL!
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It looks beautiful. I am sure you will nail it.
Black is still a very elegant colour! 
I haven’t paint any kit with black before. I would love to try. I think @Nita_Davis did really well with this part.
The colours are beautiful.
the Sakura really does fight back, you’re definitely not alone! 
Gluing the same parts multiple times is basically part of the experience at this point. I love that you’re experimenting with different shades of pink and testing new techniques first on hidden pieces, that’s such a smart way to do it. Can’t wait to see whether it’s a nailed it or failed it moment (my money’s on nailed it 
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Hoping it works well! Looking forward to seeing this
Thanks @Tricia12 I am going to try the black today.
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Thanks so much @Tricia12 . It didn’t turn out as well as I thought, but it’s OK.
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Cool. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Please show me.
I will be finishing up tomorrow and will share all it once. @Tricia12
Awesome. I will be looking forward to it.
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Your flowers are looking so pretty @Nita_Davis I look forward to see them all come together 
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The flowers are pretty in my eyes. 
Is the quote included in the kit or are you the one who made it? I like the message of the quote.
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