This large gumpaste rose tutorial is for a wired rose but don't worry, there is just one central wire - the petals do not have to be wired individually, which saves a tonne of time. Plus it features a rather unconventional method of creating textured/torn petals which gives a beautiful, straight-from-nature appearance. It calls for a fondant plus CMC or Tylose mix rather than store bought gumpaste in order to create the frayed edges on the petals. It is also part of our Quick & ... Read More...

Continuing our Quick & Easy Sugar Flower Tutorials Collection, this gumpaste cosmos tutorial incorporates "thread stamen" which is a great technique to learn and will stand to you for lots more sugar flowers, if you want to expand your repertoire beyond the more popular sugar flowers like roses, hydrangea & peonies. Gumpaste cosmos flowers also lend a more botanical look to your sugar flower arrangements when blended with the more traditional ... Read More...

Ranuncula are one the most beautiful flowers in nature and despite their intricate look are surprisingly easy to recreate in gumpaste.  For this sugar flower, you don’t need a special cutter. A single circle cutter (1.5 inch/4cm) makes all the petals for this gumpaste ranuncua. I’ve also cut out any veining because I find it a wasted effort – the veining tends to be lost in the process of shaping the petals and attaching them to the center.   Also, I’ve made this flower ... Read More...