I was reading in another thread about a stick method some people use for roses. How do you do this? I so need to attempt to make roses, and this intrigues me. Thanks!
I haven't tried it yet, but here's the link for the tutorial.
http://www.cakecentral.com/article50-Making-Buttercream-Roses-on-a-Stick.html
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I only make my roses this way (unless they are gumpaste, of course) I use a double pointed knitting needle to form the rose and then take it off the stick with a plastic fork that i broke off the last two tines. Then I use the needle to push the rose off the fork onto the cake. Any flubs you may have can be covered up with leaves or buds. If making in royal icing, you can just shove them off onto a sheet of waxed paper. If making tiny roses, I use a bamboo skewer. The trick to this method is to be sure and secure your frosting to the stick before forming the petal. It will look a bit funky and too tall, but when you take it off the stick it compacts it perfectly. Take your time and practice, this is one skill I am so glad I learned. It has saved me so much time.
I have been using the stick method for years, however in looking at the tutorial I see the person making them only makes 3 and 5 petals. Myself, I prefer the 3,5,7, it makes a fuller and prettier rose. Also the angle can be closer to the stick if you like the look of a more closed rose, or come out to give it a more opened look. I always taper my icing down the stick so that when you actually take it off the stick it is still full and not flat. I use the tip of my scissors to remove and place it right on the cake with my scissors. If you ever master this, you will love how easy it is, and probably will never return to the nail for roses. Keep practicing.
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