In a single motion, drag the spoon through the ice cream toward the
near edge of the container so it curls over itself to form the quenelle.
Anyone who had had anything to do with the sale of grains, fruits, or vegetables knows that a bushel loosely filled contains far less produce than one in which the grain or other agricultural products have been pressed down, shaken together, and added to until they run over
the edge of the container.
My workshop students are often amazed when I cut a flower stem to 3 or 4 inches, placing the short flowers — or fruits and berries — along
the edge of the container.
Make sure to gently tap the brush on
the edge of the container for even pigment distribution and thin precise strokes.
Dig around
the edge of the container to make sure you're not putting unnecessary stress on the roots.
Trim the insulation from going over
the edge of the container.
For winter interest, I often plant Viola (winter pansies) around
the edge of containers.
3 Freeze for an hour, when ice crystals will have formed around
the edges of container.