Mainly it's the leaves that I'm interested in. I can't seem to fold them right. Does anyone have step by step photos?

Also, do most people use a straight edge piece of fondant, or has it been folded over to give it the puffed look? That's on both the roses and the leaves.

Thanks!

- Paula

the way I make rose leaves is with a jagged cutter and then lay on some "sound proof" foam - u know the dimpled stuff? oh and vein it too

Thanks for the time to reply. I do appreciate it. However I'm looking more for the same effect like the ribbon rose. There's a matching leaf that goes with it. I made some but I just don't think I've got the fold and pined look it should have.

You do the same as you would to start the rose by rolling out the fondant and folding it over and then I just crossed one side then the other making a poufy point and pinched it at the bottom.

Someone referred to these as Mary Englebright (?spelling) roses and leaves.

I can post a pic if it would help. Anyone???

Thanks!

- Paula

I don't think I could be of help, but I'm curious to see the ribbon leaf. I can do the rose, but didn't know there was a leaf to go with it! I was just using the regular jagged leaf cutter that came in the Wilton kit.

ooooooooooo, I like that! I never made the leaves like that. Will do next time. They match the roses better.

The fist time I made the ribbon roses I did not fold the fondant over in half to give the rounded edges but just rolled the edges down. I know fold the fondant in half - I think it looks better.

Thanks for posting the pic of the leaves!

bj

ooooooooooo, I like that! I never made the leaves like that. Will do next time. They match the roses better.

The fist time I made the ribbon roses I did not fold the fondant over in half to give the rounded edges but just rolled the edges down. I now fold the fondant in half - I think it looks better.

Thanks for posting the pic of the leaves!

bj

WEll I really like those leaves! Good idea to roll the fondant too. I haven't done that, I also just kind of rolled the edge down. I really love these roses. I'm all for realistic stuff, but these are just so fun!

Paula ... very nice rose and leaves!!! I love the look of ribbon roses and leaves, and you did a fantastic job!!!

I'm new here and new to fondant anything--I just love the way your roses look! Can you tell me how to do that technique?

Paula, I really like the way you've done your leaves
I have only made them the one time ( like colette peters' ones ) : cut a triangle same thickness as rose,roll over 2 of the sides,pinch together the 2 points on the side that wasn't rolled over. Does that make any sense ?

I wish I could draw on here !!

Here's a visual for the leaves that Paula was describing (the leaves are after the rose)- start with thinly rolled paste cut into a strip and folded the long way without "creasing" the fold. The rose is similar, but the Offray site does not show the first fold to make the rose bud.
http://www.offray.com/106.html

This DIY site shows that first fold
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/rb_embellishments/article/0,2025,DIY_14218_2268357,00.html

Then carefully remove the excess at the bottom where you pinch it all together.

Thank you for your instructions and picture! I've wanted to know how to do those roses also. Your's are really cute! Thanks again.

That leaf looks so cute with the rose. Hmmmm....

Dear Boss,
I need to leave work to go home and play w/ my fondant.

So do you think it will work
Melissa