WHITE ROSE.

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Comment by Katy Nott on August 8, 2012 at 10:53am

Thanks Shaira - I've been doing a lot of practise on flowers since this, and think I am finally getting to grips with the art of it.  It so helps having the right tools too.

Comment by shaira on August 3, 2012 at 1:31pm

pretty flower!

Comment by Katy Nott on June 3, 2012 at 12:29pm

Thanks Gail - that all sounds like the right way to go about it.  At the moment I am using up pieces of leftover fondant so am mixing small amounts at a time.  Good idea to make several small pieces of different colours.

Linda - the stress is worth when you can look at something and think - I did that!  My hubby looked at it and said - wow, that looks like a real rose, you should put it on your forum (what a guy!)

Goreti - yes I am hooked.  I was going to do more today, but ended up glued to the Jubilee Thames Pageant.  Tomorrow, tomorrow.  I have seen Edna de la Cruz, yes she is so good.

Comment by Goreti on June 3, 2012 at 11:37am

Oh yeah, you are hooked Katy.  Welcome to the club. It looks really good. Love the coloring of the leaves.  This is for both you & Linda, have you guys checked out Edna De la Cruz' website?  I love her method of doing roses.  I was totally unhappy with the first ones I did until I tried her way.  I like to try different ways of doing things. 

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on June 3, 2012 at 10:46am

go linda go

Comment by Linda Wolff on June 3, 2012 at 10:30am

Katy, this turned out very nice! I know that stress!! I don't NEED more stress in my life...I need less. lol I will get back to practicing again one day. I know what Gail is saying about the practice and how it takes time. Up to this point, I just haven't wanted to give it that much time and patience, but she really is right. I can't believe you came out with one this good for a first shot around! Mine looked like a huge cabbage that first go around. At this rate, by next week, you will have a ton of them done all looking beautiful!! All of you inspire me!

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on June 3, 2012 at 9:37am

it takes time , i am still learning, ea time you make it you'l know ,but just make a very sm amount at a time . i make mmf , than make all colors ! and than make a little bit of ea color into gumpaste with the tylose , so if i need more i always have the same color fondant to mix with the tylose , to match it,  

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on June 3, 2012 at 9:32am

oh , now you know , iv done that to , just add more fondant to it or a sprinkle of water

Comment by Katy Nott on June 3, 2012 at 9:25am

Thanks Gail.  And thanks for your advice on the proportion of tylose to fondant.  I think I may have overdone the tylose just a bit as some of the icing was a bit 'crumbly' while I was working with it?

Comment by art deco cakes by galidink on June 3, 2012 at 8:47am

awesome ! yes keep going ; )