Hi! I am new to these boards and a fairly new cake/cookie decorator.
I just have 1 question (for now! lol)
What is the easiest flower to make from gum paste? I really want to try making some of these but they look so hard! How do you shape them to look like real petals? Is there a tool?
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
It's not a dumb question. I would say that forget-me-nots and violets were two of my easiest to learn. Each flower has its own technique, cutters, veiners and tools, although many overlap. Dusting the flowers with non-toxic petal dusts and chalks make then look life-like. Believe me, you can spend a fortune on quality gumpaste cutters, tools, and veiners. Why not start with the Wilton gumpaste starter kit? It comes with an instruction book, and lots of cutters.
I think it depends on the decorator, which one is easier. I had success with orchids and roses, not so much with carnations.
If you want a good place to start, the wilton gumpaste cutter set that comes with an instruction book is pretty good. It includes most of the basic cutters and tools. Even though they are plastic, they work good enough for starters.
There are gobs of books with more detail and photos, and cutters and presses in the thousands.
Once you try the simple version, then you can see what else you might want/need.
Use gumpaste....you need the paste to dry hard so the flowers keep their shape.
Hi fellow cake decorators 
I have been making gumpaste flowers/leaves for about a year now and I must say I am addicted,,,they say admitting it is the first step right any how..I am now ready to expand on my skills..does anyone know of a site that gives information..tips.etc on petal dusting these gumpaste items?
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