Cake! magazine Download and Print Autumn 2014 | Page 10

Step 14:
Roll out some well kneaded pale
green flower paste and using a No
Step 13:
52 Gem cutter, cut out a petal. Thin
the edges of the petal with a ball
To create the third bud take a
tool. To attach the calyx place petal
double pea size ball of pale green
flower paste and roll into a teardrop sideways, wrap calyx around the
shape. Mark 3 evenly spaced lines bud securing with a little water or
into bud with wheel tool, then insert edible glue. Work base between
your fingers to blend in with stem.
a damp 24 gauge wire. Dust with
Dust calyx with moss green.
moss green chalk.

Step 15:
To create open bud take a large
ball of flower paste and roll into
a teardrop shape. Mar