Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network Februrary 2019 Cake! Magazine | Page 16

Step 1: Roll a ball of white flower paste, then shape into an elongated cone measuring approximately 3cm. Push a hooked 24 gauge floristry wire into the wide end of cone. Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Use fine scissors to make tiny cuts around the cone. Leave to dry. In the meantime cut six petals from wafer paper. Cut two 33 gauge floristry wires into thirds. Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Brush the one side of the base with clear alcohol. Place a wire on the top and cover with the other side. Press well to stick together, leave to dry. Brush the edge of petal with clear alcohol on both sides, very gently. Gently turn inside out the edge of petal using veiner tool. Cut the base of each petal to approximately 1/3 up to the centre.