Fondant Daisies

Decorating By jreimer Updated 28 Apr 2007 , 9:09pm by jreimer

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jreimer Posted 28 Apr 2007 , 8:15pm
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I saw a cake on here that had fondant daisies on it, they looked gorgeous. They weren't flat, the petals were perked up - how can I achieve that look? Do i need to make them ahead of time and prop something underneath and let them dry??? I'm clueless on this one.

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Cakechick123 Posted 28 Apr 2007 , 8:35pm
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If youre talking about gumpaste ones, I make mine by placing the flower on a piece of foam, and then press the centre into the foam, this lifts the petals. if its small ones I find there is no need to support. Bigger ones might need some
HTH

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StaceyC3 Posted 28 Apr 2007 , 8:52pm
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I just learned these in my wilton class, hope this makes sense:

Cut daisies from fondant with daisy cutter. Place on foam.

Use the pointy end of a flower making tool to gently press from the tip of each petal to the center (you're pulling from the outside to the inside). This will give each petal some texture and will naturally curl up the tips. Then add your center and dry.

You can even layer 2 or 3 together to make a really pretty daisy.

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Narie Posted 28 Apr 2007 , 9:03pm
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If you want them to cup up almost like a water lily, follow StaceyC3 diections and then place them in an egg crate to dry. If you are making the large daisies take them out of the crate after several hours so they can flatten out a bit.

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jreimer Posted 28 Apr 2007 , 9:09pm
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Thank you so much for all of your help. So simple, and yet I couldn't think of it. We'll be using these daisies for grad cakes this year - the class's flowers are Gerber daisies, so we're pretty excited for something other than roses!

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