Fondant Fetish - Handpainted Sugar Butterflies

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Comment by Tracy Deadman on June 19, 2012 at 4:55pm

Lol it was a bit of a pain - but I meant paint brush :D

Comment by Tracy Deadman on June 19, 2012 at 4:54pm

Anne, they are made from flower paste (gum paste). I used a dilute of gin & a hint of baby blue paste colour and brushed it on leaving patches of white. I then used a slightly thicker mix (still very thin but darker) of the same colour and added this to the wings as well, leaving patches of lighter blue and white. I then added my detail with the black paste mixed with a little gin and used a fine pain brush. Finally once dry I used edible varnish which just leaves a sheen. I've not shown it on these but I've now added a very fine touch of clear glitter to the edge of the wings to subtly catch the light.
I've taken step by step photos of this while process and could post if you are interested.
Tracy x

Comment by Anne M on June 19, 2012 at 3:02pm

Tracy, are these made with fondant, if so how did you get the translucent look to them?

Comment by Katy Nott on June 19, 2012 at 2:51pm

Don't worry - it will be

Comment by Tracy Deadman on June 19, 2012 at 12:34pm

Poor guy has had so much bad luck - this cake has got to be good :D xxxx

Comment by Katy Nott on June 19, 2012 at 12:06pm

Ha - just burst out laughing, Tracy.  This is exactly what I just said to June about my wine bottle cake.  Everyone keeps saying they can't wait to see it and I said it will be the anti climax of the year!

Comment by Tracy Deadman on June 19, 2012 at 11:51am

You all wait with baited breath - this is where it turns out pants :I

Comment by Katy Nott on June 19, 2012 at 8:43am

Tracy, you have the patience of a saint.  Can't wait to see the finished product.

Comment by Tammy Owenby on June 19, 2012 at 6:39am

Cant wait.  It will be gorgeous.

Comment by Tracy Deadman on June 19, 2012 at 2:37am

Thanks Tammy, I've made 53 of these....and three large ones.
Wanted to make sure there are enough to give the cake some movement. It's in my mind......now just to translate it onto the cake :) x

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