I remember someone saying that they heated their floral wire before inserting it into the cone and that way they could use it right away.

Did I imagine this or does anyone have more info.

Thanks

I do this and learned it from someone on here. I'm thinking of getting a small torch but I just use a starter, like you would a fireplace or gas grill w(can't remember exactly what to call it ) I make my center cones, several of them at a time and have my wires cut and the loop at the end. I start the lighter and hold the loop in the wire until it becomes red hot. Then I just stick it in the end of the cone. It attaches immediately and I can start my roses that night instead of waiting overnight for them to set.
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Tracy is exactly correct! I do mine using the flame on my cooktop...just be sure to NOT breathe the fumes that the hot wire puts off.

wow, what a fantastic tip, i usually make lots of centers, glue them to wires then make my roses the day after! me thinks me wont have to wait any more wooh

I love you guys

That is exactly what I needed..............

I agree, when I want to do roses, I don't want to wair for the cones to dry.

Thank you so, so much

I use a tealight or votive candle.

That is just smart!! Thank you!!

I share a lot of tips about GP roses in this thread: http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-622934-gumpaste.html

I've always heated my wires. The melted GP hardens instantly, and it smells like cotton candy.

LOL, only the sugar around the wire will caramelize, thus "hardening" the GP around with wire sufficiently enough for you to work with the fresh center. The entire bud will not harden instantly just because you stuck a hot wire in it.

Doesn't it make it easier to work with them if the cone itself is hard?

Cakepro

That is the thread I remembered. Thank you so much.

I was following it but for some reason it disappeared off my list.

Now I'm off to make roses...................

Thank you.