Fondant Roses Tutorial

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I've never thought to make roses this way, but will definitely give it a go next time i'm making fondant roses.

Instructions:

Roll out the pink gumpaste very thin. Using the large end of the #12 piping tube, cut 6 circles.

Dampen one edge of the circle with gum glue; line up with overlapping sides, as shown.

Place a toothpick at the end and roll the first circle around the toothpick, creating the center of the rose. Remove toothpick, and continue to roll the circles around the center.

Gently roll back the edges of the "petals" and cut the excess from the bottom of the flower, using sharp scissors, creating a flat bottom. Set on styrofoam to dry.
Repeat this process four more times to make 5 roses in total.
Roll out a small amount of ivory gumpaste. Using the large end of the #12 piping tube, cut two circles.

Then place the tube 1/4" inside circle and cut again, as shown, creating a leaf shape.

Make veins in leaves using a toothpick. Pinch ends of the leaves together and set on styrofoam to dry.

images via Sugar Teachers