June 2023 Cake! Magazine | Page 32

Step 6 Place the two sepals on the foam pad and use the medium sized ball tool to slightly thin out the edges .
Step 7 Imprint both sepals ( one at a time ) using the smallest veiner – be sure to apply an even pressure . Note : Don ’ t press too hard ; the floral wire may become visible and you risk splitting the gumpaste .
Step 8
Place the two sepals on the foam flower former . Use the dips to help form a curve .
Step 9
Next , you will need to create the upper sepal using the larger cutter and veiner . Repeat steps 1-8 to create one larger upper sepal .
Step 10 The two main petals will also follow the same process , however this time you will use the petal cutter and veiner .