No. 1 is termed the rose-stick, the thin flat end being used for forming the leaves of roses out of modelling wax by flattening a piece of it on a table until it is of the required form and size; the other end is used for fluting and making borders.

No. 2 is by some termed a foot tool, being used for forming the edges and borders to wax baskets, the circular end being necessary for working underneath any part, or circular mouldings, and also for the paws of animals.

No. 3. The curved thin end is used as a cutting tool, and for the formation of leaves; and the opposite end for fluting.

No. 4 serves as a gouge, and is used in the formation of leaves for flowers.

The curves of each tool are also requisite for different purposes in modelling, and for forming the raised and depressed parts in the human figure, animals, etc. They should be made of beech, as it relieves better when used about fat or modelling wax. There are many others, but these will be found quite sufficient for most purposes, with the dotting or pointing tool, which a common skewer, or piece of round pointed stick will supply its place. The tool usually made for this purpose has a concave or semicircular hollow at the thick end, for making beading, or else with a flat round end, similar to a tambour needle; the last being used for working up the leaves of roses, etc, in the hollow of the hand, when they are made of gum-paste.