Applying the final lights on the flesh The off-white colour is a mixture of titanium white with a point of yellow ochre. The mixture must be dry, to obtain very precise lines, and you should use a fine good tiped brush. If it is the first time you apply the final lights on a carnation, take a good look at the position of these on a recent icon or on the icon below...
The highlight of Christ's hair To carry out this highlight you need to follow the three following steps. The strength of the highlight increases step by step: For the first highlight, prepare a mixture of red ochre (80%) and yellow ochre (20%) and highlight the locks of the hair with a wide line. You can do it using the brushing technique – that is: apply the colour dry enough with your brush – or the puddle technique – by floating. Let it dry completely and then apply the second highlight. For the second highlight, add 50% of yellow ochre to your first mixture. Divide each lock into two thin lines, even the curls. These lines should be precise, therefore, use a mixture that is almost dry. For the last highlight, apply yellow ochre on the prominent parts of the locks. Again, use a mixture that is almost dry.
The highlight of the Mother of God’s veil and dress This highlight can also be done in three steps:
	First, adjust the highlight itself with a mixture of ultramarine blue, a touch of viridian and a hint of burnt umber, for example, to darken a little bit the tint. The veil’s circumference must be darkened, particularly the part next to the maphorion’s braid.
	Then, apply the first wide highlight with a mixture of white lead and a touch of cobalt blue. Once applied and dry, you can stump it to soften the transition between tints.
	For the last highlight, apply a mixture of titanium white with a touch of cobalt blue. The colour must be very dry when applied.

	Next step: Assist gliding – Preliminary step
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