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Comment by Sandra Smiley on October 10, 2016 at 4:50pm

Thank you, June!  I was pleased with how smooth I was able to get this one.  I don't remember the recipe, but the consistency didn't seem to be the problem.  I am just a spastic when it comes to piping flowers.  I guess I need to stick to gum paste.

Comment by June Kowalczyk on October 10, 2016 at 3:58pm

Such a pretty cake and a wonderful finish!! What be recipe did you use??
I haven't piped flowers in donkey's years. You must have the right consistency, and practice. I know the first few flowers piped go back in the bowl, you develop a rhythm..and if it's a good day..you get some decent ones. You have to be in the mood to pipe, otherwise it's frustration city!!!

Comment by Sandra Smiley on September 27, 2016 at 3:26pm

Thanks for the encouragement, Goreti!  I really want to try the chrysanthemum, but I don't have that tip yet.  Roses definitely are not my thing!  Katy, I think consistency is part of my problem, too, but another big part is lack of patience.

Comment by Goreti on September 27, 2016 at 9:31am

Don't give up Sandra.  Maybe buttercream roses are just not your thing.  Try your luck with some other flower.  I bet you can conquer buttercream. lol

Comment by Katy Nott on September 27, 2016 at 7:24am

Sandra, it's the same for me!  I am pretty sure it's all to do with the consistency, but in what way is a mystery to me................

Comment by Sandra Smiley on September 26, 2016 at 9:58pm

LOL - good try Goreti!  I did that and my flowers still looked like blobs.  The only roses I've ever made that were usable were the ones I used on Betty's birthday cake and I had to make about 50 to get that little handful.  I just have to face it, I can't pipe flowers!

Comment by Goreti on September 26, 2016 at 9:18pm

This is lovely.  Sandra, the trick with the roses is to turn the flower nail with one hand while piping with the other. 

Comment by Sandra Smiley on September 26, 2016 at 10:44am

Katy, I made at least a dozen roses, none of them usable.  I can barely manage to pipe a border....not great, but passable.

Comment by Sandra Smiley on September 26, 2016 at 10:42am

Thanks so much, Nadia!! 

Comment by Katy Nott on September 26, 2016 at 8:02am

Rubbish, your piping is great and you sure did nail it with the smooth bc

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