Tonight we learned how to make different flowers using gum paste. We used the shaped cut-outs for each basic flower shape and then used the ball and veining tool to make details in the petals. First was the daisy, which is actually 2 daisy cut-outs, one placed on top of the other, with a small piece of yellow fondant rolled into a ball and dipped into the shimmer powder (basically yellow sparkles). Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of this. Edited to add: See this on my final cake in class 4!
Next week is our final cake where we learn a couple more decorating techniques and decorate our final cake with our favorites!
The carnation was several pieces of circles cut out and crimped on the edges. You add each piece to the carnation base we made last week and push it down in the middle until you've reached the fullness you like. We also learned the carnation calyx, using the small daisy cut-out and forming it around the base of the carnation. To go along with the carnation, we made carnation leaves using the big leaf cut-out and cutting it into strips and curling them.
We learned the basic leaf, also using the leaf cut-out and using the ball & veining tool to line the center and edges to make it look more real. Edited to add: See these on my final cake in class 4.
The last flower we learned tonight was the Fantasy Flower, which I'm not sure I really like much. You cut out small and large hearts, crimp the edges, and overlap them into cupcake liners. After they've dried, you put the small pieces inside the large pieces and then add the fondant ball with stamens.
Next week is our final cake where we learn a couple more decorating techniques and decorate our final cake with our favorites!
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