Roses Get Rough Edges - Hints??

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uslz001 Posted 12 Jun 2007 , 7:07pm
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When I make roses they always seems to get ragged looking edges. Any hints on what I can do to get them to come out smooth?

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TheCakerator Posted 12 Jun 2007 , 7:30pm
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I would have to say that your frosting is to thick ...

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Debbie1721 Posted 12 Jun 2007 , 7:39pm
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Yes your frosting probably needs to be thinned out a little.

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rhesp1212 Posted 12 Jun 2007 , 10:15pm
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I have had the same exact problem with mine forever.....usually it's the consistancy. Try thinning just a little bit, and you can also use corn syrup to thin it, which will add a little elasticity to it. I also noticed that if my icing is super stiff, I can still make them, but make each pedal SLOWLY as moving too quickly causes it to crack and look rough on the edges.

Valerie

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IloveYorkies85 Posted 12 Jun 2007 , 10:37pm
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Oh im glad I saw this... had the same problem yesterday and just thought I needed practice and got totally mad!!!

I'll thin it out

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rhesp1212 Posted 12 Jun 2007 , 11:32pm
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Don't do it too thin or your roses will droop and collapse into itself on you!!! icon_smile.gif Make it somewhere between a medium and stiff consistancy.

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pierce517 Posted 13 Jun 2007 , 12:47am
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I have the same problem with rough edges. Even when I thinned it out (with water) the edges were still rough and they rose got droopy. so frustrating!!!!!!! icon_cry.gif Perhaps I will try corn syrup next time - thanks for the tip.

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greenhorn Posted 13 Jun 2007 , 12:57am
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Thank you thank you! I made roses for the first time in months and had the same trouble. I actually got out my Wilton books again and looked up the whole process to see what I was doing wrong!

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SQcakes Posted 13 Jun 2007 , 1:13am
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If you think your icing isn't too thick, check your tip. There may be a bit if icing clogging the tip, causing the petals to look ragged.

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alimonkey Posted 13 Jun 2007 , 1:20am
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I'm with SQ cakes - if corn syrup doesn't work, check your tip. Even if it's not clogged, you can use the pointy end of your flower nail to pry the narrow end open just a tiny bit. It should help a little, hopefully enough.

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nrctermite Posted 13 Jun 2007 , 1:26am
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WOW! Thanks for the tips guys!

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