Fondant Roses And Gumtex

Decorating By 2yummy Updated 23 Aug 2006 , 8:07pm by tonenia

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2yummy Posted 10 Aug 2006 , 9:59pm
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Is it absolutly necessary to add gumtex to my mmf to make roses?
Thanks in advance

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AmyKay Posted 10 Aug 2006 , 10:05pm
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I am no pro by any stretch, but I have made roses out of just MMF (no gumtex added). The petals were a little soft and had to be supported, but it worked. icon_smile.gif

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prettycake Posted 10 Aug 2006 , 10:06pm
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No, it's not necessary, unless you want extra strength..I make my Roses 50/50..MMF and Gumpaste..like here
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2yummy Posted 10 Aug 2006 , 10:07pm
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Those are very pretty roses!

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Zamode Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 3:41am
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Is there someone here on CC nice enough to help me out with making roses for the first time? icon_biggrin.gif I just received my cutters and a veiner in the mail yesterday. thumbs_up.gif

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ceshell Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 5:39am
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Wow, prettycake, those are fabulous. I seriously want to sniff them! icon_smile.gif

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2yummy Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 12:49pm
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I haven't made them yet. I will learn how on Monday in my next class.

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twinsline7 Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 2:14pm
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hey prettycake...I just looked at your cake pictures.....how come you havent used those roses on your cakes?? Those are very pretty....the ones you have used are made differently (in my opinion anyway)???


Are these buttercream?...oh you said 50/50....wow they look like buttercream!





zamode I'd help you but I dont do them enough to help...maybe prettycake can help you...try pming her! thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif

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CakeRN Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 2:18pm
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Zamode,

did the cutters not come with any book? Do you have the Wilton course 3 book? It helps you at least get started. There are other good books that help too. Not sure if there is a tutorial on CC for gumpaste roses or not.

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Zamode Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:20pm
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Sundine, no they didn't come with a book, I bought them from Cakes by Sam. I don't have the Wilton Course 3 book but I am looking to take that so maybe I will get the book. There are no tutorials on here for fondant roses and I have tried two other forums for help; no luck, thus far, online. If you know which books I would be appreciative! I will try another board and ask for specific help. Either that or practice makes perfect! icon_rolleyes.gif


Twinsy, thank you anyway. I did PM prettycakes over a week ago and she never got back to me. It's okay, it's like letting someone in front of you in traffic--it's nice but you aren't obligated. I thought CC was about sharing information, thankfully most people on here that I have contacted have been wonderful!

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SweetBellina Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:25pm
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try this link zamode...hope this helps..

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/misc/lessons/gproses.htm

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Zamode Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:30pm
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Marj that's good! Thank you very much!! icon_smile.gifthumbs_up.gif

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prettycake Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:32pm
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I never use cutters..I just pinch off a small pc. and flatten it with my fingers or a small rolling pin, that's why my petals are not uniform and I like it that way. I don't like uniformity.


I don't use buttercream. icon_smile.gif

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twinsline7 Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:33pm
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Twinsy, thank you anyway. I did PM prettycakes over a week ago and she never got back to me. It's okay, it's like letting someone in front of you in traffic--it's nice but you aren't obligated. I thought CC was about sharing information, thankfully most people on here that I have contacted have been wonderful!





maybe you made her mad once....apparently I did and Im still on IGNORE!!! icon_lol.gif ......for a second prettycake your pm about your roses to me sounded like you wanted to be friends again.....sorry zamode...i tried to help! icon_cry.gif

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Zamode Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:36pm
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Twinsy! Image

I'll give it a go and see what happens thumbs_up.gif

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prettycake Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:42pm
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Twinsline,
I responded to you by PM this morning., nothing bad.
I don't think I have you in my ignore list.. only the one that called me a liar, can't give her name...

I just looked at my list and I do not see your name there.

Zamode,
I do not see a PM from you . I apologize if you thought I ignored you which I never do..as a matter of fact I have gone out of my way to help people here.. I have a few times faxed instructions to them.. icon_smile.gif

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Zamode Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 6:46pm
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Pretty cake I sent it last week, it was in my sent box......you've added your reply and sundine and marj have added help for me as well. I'm not going to let the thread get off topic, it's just gumpaste roses after all.

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ge978 Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 7:00pm
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I don't think I have you in my ignore list.. only the one that called me a liar, can't give her name...




Hey that was me...you know Judge Judy icon_twisted.gificon_twisted.gif

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2yummy Posted 11 Aug 2006 , 7:04pm
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Zamode
If you are going to take the Wilton III course, don't buy the book yet. With my class the book was included in tuition. The class was on $12.50. But I think it depends on the instructor and what she decides. Good Luck with your roses.

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Zamode Posted 12 Aug 2006 , 1:20am
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Good point, Morgan! Thanks!

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Karenelli Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 2:06pm
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Prettycake,
Do you use the prepared gumpaste or mix your own. I have never used gumpaste with my flowers and would like to try it. It seems to make a very smooth and sturdy petal. Yours are gorgeous.

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Loucinda Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 3:27pm
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I was thinking Wilton has a tutorial on their site about the gumpaste roses. I need to go check and see.......just checked, and Nope. (sorry) They are in the course 3 book, and I know I have seen it online somewhere! icon_confused.gif

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tonenia Posted 23 Aug 2006 , 8:07pm
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I to pinch off a little piece and flatten it in my hand with my fingers. I also work on a small dowel stick rather than using the hershey kiss. Reason being mine get to soft (Houston weather) in my hands therefore I can work on the stick and eliminate the heat from my hands.

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