{"id":19459,"date":"2016-12-12T14:18:13","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T14:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cake-geek.com\/?page_id=19459"},"modified":"2020-12-02T11:39:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T11:39:18","slug":"mexican-hat-sugar-flowers-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/cake-decorating-tutorials\/gumpaste-flower-tutorials\/mexican-hat-sugar-flowers-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexican Hat Sugar Flowers Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19525\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 9\" width=\"550\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A variety of small blossom cutters can be used to make different shape flowers with this mexican hat sugar blossom tutorial by Emily Lael Aumiller from her book, <span class=\"tx\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2haFpr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pure Artistry: Extraordinary Vegan and Gluten Free Cakes<\/a><\/span>. Little sugar blossoms can be a great way to add a simple accent to a cake or to fill in any empty spots when arranging larger sugar flowers and leaves.<\/p>\n<p>TOOLS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gwENx7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stamens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>29-<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hgygrF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gauge wire<\/a>, trimmed to 4-inch lengths<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gMmqCg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gMsoms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white floral tape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hfFR6V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sugarpaste\/Fondant<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cornstarch in <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gptubK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">muslin bag for dusting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hj3bB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silicone modeling tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gMkbic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blossom cutter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gpx2dZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ball tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1:1 mixture of water and <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gpsAMa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">corn syrup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gpskNc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cake dummy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hiRc6L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paintbrush<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gMrO89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green powder dye<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>For each blossom, tightly secure 5 small stamens to the top of a wire with white floral tape.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19509\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 1\" width=\"549\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-1.jpg 549w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-1-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Create a rounded cone shape from a small piece of sugar paste.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19511\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 2\" width=\"550\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-2-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Flatten the edges to resemble a hat.<\/li>\n<li>Dust a nonstick surface with cornstarch.<\/li>\n<li>Use a small silicone shaping tool to thin out the edges of the cone, rotating the cone evenly as you work.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19513\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 3\" width=\"490\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-3.jpg 490w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-3-300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use a blossom cutter to cut the edges of the cone into a flower shape, keeping the tapered cone in the center of the cutter.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the excess sugar paste with your fingers.<\/li>\n<li>Guide the blossom out of the cutter by pushing it gently with the round side of the shaping tool.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19515\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-4.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 4\" width=\"534\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-4.jpg 534w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-4-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dust your hands with cornstarch. Holding the blossom in the palm of your hand, shape the petals using a small ball tool so that they are rounded and thin.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19517\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-5.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 5\" width=\"549\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-5.jpg 549w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-5-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dip the stamen wire into the water\u2013corn syrup mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the stamen wire through the center of the blossom, guiding the flower to the end of the stamens where the white floral tape begins.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19519\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-6.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 6\" width=\"560\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-6.jpg 560w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-6-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Taper the bottom of the blossom, taking off any excess sugar paste. Insert the wire into a cake dummy and let the blossom dry for 48 hours to 1 week before continuing with the next step.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19521\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-7.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 7\" width=\"547\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-7.jpg 547w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-7-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Once the blossoms are dry, wrap green floral tape around the tapered ends of blossoms. To assemble multiple blossoms, stagger them in bunches and wrap them with green floral tape.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19523\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-8.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 8\" width=\"556\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-8.jpg 556w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-8-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Using a paintbrush and green powder dye, dry-dust the underside of the blossoms.<a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19525\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9.jpg\" alt=\"Mexican hat flower tutorial part 9\" width=\"550\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9.jpg 550w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Mexican-hat-flower-tutorial-part-9-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span class=\"tx\">(Excerpted from <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2haFpr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pure Artistry: Extraordinary Vegan and Gluten Free Cakes<\/a> \u00a9 2016 by Emily Lael Aumiller of <a href=\"https:\/\/laelcakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lael Cakes<\/a>. Reproduced by permission of <\/span><span class=\"tx\">Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.) <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Readers might also be interested in our features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/sugar-flowers-tutorials\/\">A Compendium of Sugar Flower Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/sugar-foliage-tutorials\/\">Sugar Foliage Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/gumpaste-peony-tutorial-closed-peony\/\">Easy Gumpaste Peony Tutorial (Closed Peony)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A variety of small blossom cutters can be used to make different shape flowers with this mexican hat sugar blossom tutorial by Emily Lael Aumiller from her book, Pure Artistry: Extraordinary Vegan and Gluten Free Cakes. Little sugar blossoms can be a great way to add a simple accent to a cake or to fill [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":20947,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19459","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19459"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19459\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/20947"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}