Going to a 60th birthday of a dear dear friend, who use to be my patient. Only friend I kept from my home nursing days after I retired. She has a severe form of MS, and she is my hero as she has never complained, or said “why me”. She has accepted her situation with grace. She is now in a electric wheelchair, losing some of her mobility in her hands…amongst other losses. She loves roses. I wanted something she could keep, look at and enjoy and not deteriorate like gumpaste with exposure to sun, heat, etc. I have had this medium Clay Craft clay for some time. It’s best described as like a fancified paper mâché. Slightly damp, but not wet. So googled, used You Tube to find instructions on use and flower making. It’s like nothing I have ever used before. I LOVE it!!! So easy to manipulate..fast drying time… I’ve already made this rose, plus others…still playing to see what other flowers I can fashion. I’m sure my friend is going to love it. Took pictures in different vases and light to capture best effect/view. Thanks for looking….. :o)