Okay, I finally figured it all out. A few observations and a few procedures.

First: Do Not use sticks you stripped from a larger sheet. I used sticks I stripped off a 3" wide sheet. Not Good. It kinks and won't bend.
Two: Do Not soak the wood. Just dampen one side with a sponge brush soaked in a water and ammonia solution.
Three: Bend the wood around slowly, but steadily.
These are my observations. Now I'll tell you how I did it.

First: I glued the paper wing tip pattern to a piece of Masonite and cut along the inside edge on a bandsaw.
Second: Bought 4 strips of 1/16” X 1/4" Balsa
Third: Mixed two ounces of water with half once of ammonia, brushed that over one side with a sponge brush and let stand a minute.
Fourth: Nail a braid at the top of the form, tucked the strip between that and the form and slowly bent the wood around the form, tacking as I went.
Five: Using small blocks of wood, tightened up the wood to the form and tacked them in place.
Six: Let dry 24 hours.

That’s it. Once you’ve done it, it all seems simple. Thanks to all of you for your advice and encouragement. This thread is done.