Individual hand-shaped petals are the secret to the incredible realism of Gum Paste Roses. Gum paste can be rolled very thin, yet hold its shape. As a result, your flowers will have texture and form that rivals nature.
Tools:
Floral Collection Flower Making Set
10-Pc. Fondant/Gum Paste Tool Set
Rolling Pin
Brush Set
Foam square
Craft block
Toothpick
Ingredients:
Gum Paste Mix
Gum Paste Adhesive
cornstarch
instructions
Step 1
Make rose bases. Roll a 5/8 in. ball of gum paste and form into a teardrop shape, 1 1/4 in. high. Dip toothpick in adhesive and insert in bottom of base. Insert toothpick in craft block and let dry 48 hours
Step 2
Roll out gum paste 1/16 in. thick. For 20 small roses, use tulip petal cutter from Flower Making Set to cut 1 petal for each; cut petal into 3 separate petals.
Step 3
Place petals horizontally on thin foam dusted with cornstarch. Soften top petal edge with medium ball tool from Fondant Gumpaste Tool set.
Step 4
Brush back of petals from midpoint down with adhesive. Wrap petals around base to form the bud for each rose.
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Step 5
Cut another set of 3 petals to add to each base. Slightly widen and elongate each petal using modeling stick. Turn petals so the rounded end is the top of petal and the point is the bottom. Soften top half of petal edge with ball tool on thin foam. Turn petals over. Add adhesive to bottom half of petals; position and press into rose base. This completes the small rose.
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Step 6
For medium and large roses, cut and attach a second row of 5 petals. For larger roses, cut and attach a third row of 7 petals.
Make some fun flowers and sculpt with gum paste. It easy to use! We carry the mix as well as the ready to use. Check out our Wilton section for all the tools you might need to get started.
