My First Buttercream Roses!

Decorating By mariak Updated 11 May 2006 , 3:15pm by craftst3

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mariak Posted 10 May 2006 , 7:27pm
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I think I am finally getting it. I have moved up from big pile of mushed icing to somewhat flower-like. I still am not satisfied with them. The edges are a little jagged. I opened the tip up a little, and added corn syrup but I'm still having problems. I don't think the icing is to stiff either. Does anyone have any tips?
LL

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KHalstead Posted 10 May 2006 , 7:29pm
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piping gel or corn syrup should do it.........hey, I have those same paper plates LOL........the bottom pink one doesn't look jagged in the least....looks stunning!!!!!!!!!! I don't think you could even pipe a more perfect rose.....seriously!!!!!!!!

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mmdd Posted 10 May 2006 , 7:33pm
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I agree with KH, that lower pink one looks great! I really don't think the white one looks that bad, either!

Just keep practicing and you will learn through trial & error! It looks & sounds like you're defintely getting somewhere!

BTW, I have those plates, too, lol!

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mariak Posted 10 May 2006 , 7:38pm
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Thanks! I don't get it. I will do one rose and it is fine and the next one the edges are bad. I know when I do them for a cake they won't turn out. That is always my luck!

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jen1977 Posted 10 May 2006 , 7:42pm
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My instructor told us that if the consistency of the icing is fine, then put more pressure on the bag when making the roses and the edges won't be raggedy.

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Nitu Posted 10 May 2006 , 7:47pm
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Your roses are just beautiful.

Nitu

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Lisa Posted 10 May 2006 , 8:12pm
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I agree with the others. I have not seen a more perfect rose than the one in front. If I could pipe just one that perfectly, I'd be very proud! My rose making is trial and error...75% of them end up being recycled icon_lol.gif

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clb307 Posted 10 May 2006 , 8:16pm
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Call me crazy....but I like the rough edge! I think it makes it look more realistic.

But that's just me! thumbs_up.gif

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carflea Posted 10 May 2006 , 8:19pm
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I AGREE WITH CLB307. I have yet to see a real rose wth perfect edges.

You have done a really good job mariak

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craftst3 Posted 11 May 2006 , 3:15pm
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I think your roses look great. The two with the smooth edges are great but I like the ones with rough edges too. The rough edges make them look more real. I wish mine were coming out that good. I am okay until I get to the last row of petals then I have problems.

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