Roses: Fondant, Gumpaste, Modeling Paste...I'm confused!

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Permalink Reply by Amisha on July 15, 2011 at 1:03am

It's also known as Tylose Powder.  Here's a link from Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/CAI-Tylose-Powder-Professional-Strength/dp/B0...

 

Hope this helps!

Permalink Reply by Jama Brown Mulkey on July 15, 2011 at 2:23am

Thank you so very much!  I was able to place my order and should have it in next week.

Amisha said:

It's also known as Tylose Powder.  Here's a link from Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/CAI-Tylose-Powder-Professional-Strength/dp/B0...

 

Hope this helps!

Permalink Reply by Jama Brown Mulkey on July 15, 2011 at 2:25am

That is a fantastic site.  It gave me exactly what I was looking for.  I really appreciate your help!

Michalkova Anna said:

Here is a link to mix colors

 

http://www.pevnost.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=9  

Permalink Reply by monica murphy on July 15, 2011 at 11:16am

hi jama:

 

a way to get that deep dark red color for gumpaste roses is to first color your gumpaste with red food coloring, when they are dry then use petal dust (you can order it from www.sugarcraft.com) petal dust is like a fine chalk it is food safe, u brush it on with a dry brush, then steam it over a boiling pot or put a mug in the microwave and use that steam. donot touch it once it is steamed or the color will come off, let it dry(the steam locks in the color). I usually use a little black petal dust along with the red to darken it and put a little black on the edge before steaming. hopes this help.

Permalink Reply by Jeannine Sikora on July 15, 2011 at 11:17am

Jama Brown Mulkey said:

That is a fantastic site.  It gave me exactly what I was looking for.  I really appreciate your help!

Michalkova Anna said:

Here is a link to mix colors

 

http://www.pevnost.eu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=9  

 

Is there a similar link that brings up the page in English??? Thanks

Permalink Reply by Jama Brown Mulkey on July 15, 2011 at 2:14pm

Thanks Monica!  I do have a question, do you just hold the flower over the boiling water and for how long?  If I use a microwave, do I just lay the flower on a paper towel or in a flower cup/mold?  And again, for how long in the microwave?  I'm concerned that the steam will make my flower "wilt" or lose shape.

monica murphy said:

hi jama:

 

a way to get that deep dark red color for gumpaste roses is to first color your gumpaste with red food coloring, when they are dry then use petal dust (you can order it from www.sugarcraft.com) petal dust is like a fine chalk it is food safe, u brush it on with a dry brush, then steam it over a boiling pot or put a mug in the microwave and use that steam. donot touch it once it is steamed or the color will come off, let it dry(the steam locks in the color). I usually use a little black petal dust along with the red to darken it and put a little black on the edge before steaming. hopes this help.

Permalink Reply by monica murphy on July 15, 2011 at 7:23pm

hi jama,

 

you dont need to hold the flower over the stem for long, just a second, the stem will cover the flower very fast, i am assuming you are putting your flowers on wires, correct? if so, just hold the flower by the wire over the boiling water,then just put it in a styrofoam or a cup,whatever  you are using to let them dry. you would do the same thing with the cup in the microwave, get it really hot so that it has steam and just hold the flower for a second over it, the flower will look shinny, like a little wet,then let it dry,this will lock in the colors, the same method can be used if you are using pearl,gold,or silver lusters.

Jama Brown Mulkey said:

Thanks Monica!  I do have a question, do you just hold the flower over the boiling water and for how long?  If I use a microwave, do I just lay the flower on a paper towel or in a flower cup/mold?  And again, for how long in the microwave?  I'm concerned that the steam will make my flower "wilt" or lose shape.

monica murphy said:

hi jama:

 

a way to get that deep dark red color for gumpaste roses is to first color your gumpaste with red food coloring, when they are dry then use petal dust (you can order it from www.sugarcraft.com) petal dust is like a fine chalk it is food safe, u brush it on with a dry brush, then steam it over a boiling pot or put a mug in the microwave and use that steam. donot touch it once it is steamed or the color will come off, let it dry(the steam locks in the color). I usually use a little black petal dust along with the red to darken it and put a little black on the edge before steaming. hopes this help.

Permalink Reply by Jama Brown Mulkey on July 15, 2011 at 9:10pm

Monica, I am putting the flowers on wires.  You have been so helpful!  I really appreciate you giving your time and sharing your knowledge with me.  I can't wait to try this method.

monica murphy said:

hi jama,

 

you dont need to hold the flower over the stem for long, just a second, the stem will cover the flower very fast, i am assuming you are putting your flowers on wires, correct? if so, just hold the flower by the wire over the boiling water,then just put it in a styrofoam or a cup,whatever  you are using to let them dry. you would do the same thing with the cup in the microwave, get it really hot so that it has steam and just hold the flower for a second over it, the flower will look shinny, like a little wet,then let it dry,this will lock in the colors, the same method can be used if you are using pearl,gold,or silver lusters.

Jama Brown Mulkey said:

Thanks Monica!  I do have a question, do you just hold the flower over the boiling water and for how long?  If I use a microwave, do I just lay the flower on a paper towel or in a flower cup/mold?  And again, for how long in the microwave?  I'm concerned that the steam will make my flower "wilt" or lose shape.

monica murphy said:

hi jama:

 

a way to get that deep dark red color for gumpaste roses is to first color your gumpaste with red food coloring, when they are dry then use petal dust (you can order it from www.sugarcraft.com) petal dust is like a fine chalk it is food safe, u brush it on with a dry brush, then steam it over a boiling pot or put a mug in the microwave and use that steam. donot touch it once it is steamed or the color will come off, let it dry(the steam locks in the color). I usually use a little black petal dust along with the red to darken it and put a little black on the edge before steaming. hopes this help.

Permalink Reply by Edna De la Cruz on September 19, 2011 at 7:28pm

I use tylose gumpaste to make roses. There is a tutorial in my website on how do I make red gumpaste.

http://www.designmeacake.com/id69.html