I know I've seen some postings about people who have made roses from different kinds of candy, tootsie rolls, starburst and even gum. Does anyone know where I can find them or give me some idea about how to get started? Thanks!

I'd like to know, too.

Try this:

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-21211.html

I googled Toostie roll roses & found this: http://www.turnto10.com/food/6716796/detail.html

Good luck!!

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You guys are great! Can't wait to try, I'll post a picture when I'm done!

I can not wait to try the bubble Gum roses. I just made my first fondant roses last night & I love making them!!

if the gum/candy seems to be getting sticky, dust it with powdered sugar on your hands/fingers. It will brush off easy enough when you are finished.

To give the leaves or roses a little more shading colors you can use the food color with vodka. It give it that extra touch and it will dry quickly not leaving the moisture in the gum.



Shyann

*ment to add that in last post*

For the bubblegum roses... Has anyone made them without a past machine? I don't have one and am wondering if I can still make them without it.

Thanks,

Lainee

Now we have a REAL use for all that candy that comes home in those birthday party treat bags! Any ideas for using the free DUM DUM suckers that the bank gives out?

Shyann,

You mentioned you don't like to use the pasta machine, would you mind sharing your technique?

thanks,

Elaine

I would love to show photos but I don't have a personal computer based camera right now. So I hope I you can understand my rambling.

First off I wanted to tell you that you don't need a pasta machine as long as you have a rolling pin. You can get the same effect with a rolling pin. Just make sure you dust your area with powdered sugar. If you already have the wilton flower cut outs then you are half way there.


The first roses I made, I done without the sucker. This can be done for big or little roses.

I use toothpicks, Gum....I prefer the "Hubba Bubba" gum because of the colors and potent flavor, Vodka or Gin for attaching the petals. You can use water if you like but I like the grain alcohol since it dries quicker and the water disolves the sugar in the gum, and powdered sugar.

I start with a small pinch of gum to get the base size of what I am wanting. Dip the toothpick in water then form the gum into a tear drop shape on the tip of the wet tooth pick. I would make several bases in advance, standing them up on a styrofoam block. This way it allows the tear drop to settle or dry a little. When I am ready I start with, again, a small pinch of the gum. I tap my finger in the powdered sugar to keep them from sticking on the gum. I roll the gum into a ball and then flatten it out into a very thin disk shape, making it as thin as possible or it will bulk up your base as you go. If your finger become sticky reapply the sugar to your fingers.

The bottom of your petal should start in the center of your base. I make my first layer of petal slightly wider then the base so I can get a good over laping wrap to make the rose bud shape.

On the second petal (same size of gum ball) thinly flatten then I place the disk centered on the bud seam and wrap. (still, the bottom of your petal should be in the center of your base. Next gum ball the same until to come back around to the first petal.

Next layer (bottom of petal) place below the first. As you build layer by layer you make the gum/candy ball a little larger as you go. Shaping curves, etc as you go.

After you are finished I would let the flower rest before I went any further. About an hour or so. You can move on to the next flower. When you come back you can dust any access sugar off then add your highlights or shading. (food color and paint brush) The leaves are done in the same manor.

The best advise I can give is keep a picture of a rose in front of you. Play with it and don't give up. If your gum becomes soft set it aside and use a new piece. The kids love my mistakes.

It can become frustrating but take your time and remember to keep the petals thin and try not of over work the gum/candy. I would have to say if you re work the pieces more the twice then I would move on to a fresher piece. When your petals begin to wilt against your next layer you will want to throw it away and give up. DON'T Keep going. Your pick up your own beat as you learn.


Okay, not a English major or a writer, but hopefully you understand it a little.

big bubbles you to
Shyann