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BrandisBaked
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Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:23 pm |
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A couple of people asked for a tutorial on the gumpaste hibiscus flowers I did for the recent throwdown. I usually do photos, but I went for something different this time.
Ok, so the lighting sucked... and the camera angle was EXTREMELY unflattering (to both me, and what I was doing) - but I did it.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BrandiBakes
If you have any questions, let me know.
I'll be doing one on bamboo in the next day or two. |
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Shola
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Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:39 am |
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Very interesting thanks!  I like the tip for using the cotton wool under the petals.
Look forward to the bamboo one! |
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SEAQUEEN
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:42 am |
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It's so nice of you to share your work. Looking forward to the bamboo tut. |
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CakeDiane
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Location: Long Island, NY
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:47 am |
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Thank you for sharing!!! This is great!!! |
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jylbug
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Joined: Dec 05, 2005
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:09 am |
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Thank you for doing that. It was awesome. I hope you have more to come. |
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Omicake
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Location: Puerto Rico
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:16 am |
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Enjoyed seeing you,it was like "nice to meet you, Brandi".
The tutorial is wonderful and clearly explained.It is greatly appreciated.Hope we get some others.
Thanks! |
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Molly2
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 4:46 am |
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Thank you so much very helpful I just booked marked it I never thought about using the cotten goo info
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Michele25
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Location: Western NY
Birthday: May 25
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:07 am |
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Thanks so much, Brandi, for taking the time to do a tutorial! I am such a visual learner, and it was so helpful to watch your video! Looking forward to the next one on bamboo!
Thanks again! |
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wgoat5
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:08 am |
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Yes thank you SOO much Brandi!! You have always been so helpful!!! |
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BrandisBaked
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:10 am |
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Glad you all enjoyed it.
I had such a hard time figuring how to make a hibiscus (I have books on orchids and roses and everything else, but no hibiscus!) that I needed to figure out an easy way to do them.
The link to the orchid petal mold is here:
http://www.cakedeco.com/cgi-bi.....id=&page=4
I'm sure you can get them from other sellers - but that's where I bought mine. I bought the hibiscus from Michael's, and it came on a 5 ft long garland, and there were about 20 or so flowers for $10. The extras come in handy when you're making several flowers.
Hope the video helps someone! I know how frustrated I was in my quest to make them - you should SEE my first two attempts, they were very sad indeed. |
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Michele25
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:44 am |
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Brandi,
Do you think this type of mold would work to form the petals? I was just about to place an order with them for other items when I saw your tutorial and the link to the mold you used. Theirs is only $2.00. I think I'll get it and give it a shot...couldn't hurt to try for that price.
http://www.countrykitchensa.co.....uctId=2143
(P.S. I am so impressed by the customer service from this company so far...I've spoken to a few people from the company re: items that I wanted that were on back order and they couldn't be nicer or more helpful! This is my first order with them (Country Kitchen Sweet Art) and I am really pleased so far...just thought I'd pass my good experience along. |
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BrandisBaked
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:00 am |
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| Michele25 wrote: | Brandi,
Do you think this type of mold would work to form the petals? I was just about to place an order with them for other items when I saw your tutorial and the link to the mold you used. Theirs is only $2.00. I think I'll get it and give it a shot...couldn't hurt to try for that price.
http://www.countrykitchensa.co.....uctId=2143
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Certainly looks like it COULD work... the pattern is pretty much identical to the one I have. My only concern would be that I put a lot of pressure to get to the details and shape into the petal - and I don't know how that plastic one would hold up.
For $2 though, it couldn't hurt to try! Let us know how it works for you. |
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Michele25
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:34 am |
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Will do!!!!!!
Thanks again! |
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SadEyes
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Joined: May 04, 2005
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Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:57 am |
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tried accessing the Hibuscus video and got a response tht "this video is no longer available". Help please |
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BrandisBaked
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