little bit and bubble in that area. we use a brush that is only used for water and keep that water and brush clean.
then you add color. you can do the area, draw lines or any way you want. it is fun to watch the color spread.
you repeat the steps above for each area. it is fun to see how the color spreads through the water as you progress around the flower.
if your paper starts to curve you can always add weight somewhere on the paper to help keep it flat. we used the can we had for tracing. you can use weights on the corners while it dries also 