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Billowing Tutorial

457 days ago by Justbakedcakes | 23 comments »

1) What you will need.Fondant, a ruler, exacto knife, rolling pin, water and a brush2) Roll fondant out about 1/8-1/16’ thick then trim down to 4×43) Then divide into 4 sections of 2×2. I only cut 4 squares at a time. Too many more and they will start to dry out before you can get to them4) Gather one end like you would if you were making a bow.5)Then the other side.6) Now this is the “Billow” I smash the ends flat.7) Slightly fold the edges in t...

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Gum Paste Flowers #2: Gum Paste Roses on Floral Wire

452 days ago by cakedarla | 5 comments »

As with most wired gum paste flowers, the bases need to be made well in advance so they will be completely dry when you’re ready to start making the roses. For the bases you’ll need: 22 gauge (food safe) floral wire, needle nose pliers, gum glue (dissolve a pinch of gum paste in a small amount of water), a small food safe brush, and gum paste. Use the pliers to make a small hook on one end of the wires. For each rose base, pinch off a marble-sized amount of gum paste and ro...

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