Does anyone know of any good tutorials for making gumpaste magnolias or tulips? I don't even know where to start? What tools and cutters do I need? Help!

I am a visual learner - I love classes and videos. I also am a huge Nicholas Lodge groupie - I'm certain that he hung the moon and stars, and that they are exquisitely detailed sugar creations accurate to the smallest detail.... Having said that, I loooooove his DVD on Southern Magnolia and Bearded Iris (two flowers per DVD). They are very detailed and very reasonably priced - he tells you exactly what tools are needed and how to create each flower start to finish. You can order from Global or from Nic's store - ISAC. I have many of his DVDs and recommend all without hesitation. Oh - he does one type of tulip on his French decorating techniques DVD

http://dianesdecoratingdiary.blogspot.com/2009/01/gumpaste-tulip-tutorial.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/socake/835584136/

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