Does Anyone Know What Kind Of Flowers These Are?

Decorating By Karabear1125 Updated 13 Jul 2007 , 8:51am by redred

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Karabear1125 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 6:44am
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Hi,

I was asked to do a wedding shower cake and was given this picture..Does anyone know what type of flowers these are? They look like a lily?? I have no clue. Also, do they look real to you guys? Is there a way to make these out of fondant/gumpaste? Or should I just tell the girl to get her own flowers for the cake??

Thanks so much in advance,
Michelle
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prettysweet Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 6:47am
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I believe they are orchids. Are you looking for the particular variey as well..... I'd have to look that one up.

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drgaddy Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 6:48am
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As far as I can tell, they look like orchids. Then again, I do not have my glasses on...

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lynda-bob Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 6:49am
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Keylime Butterfly Orchid? icon_smile.gif

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JanH Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 6:50am
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Those are cymbidium orchids; they come in many colors:

http://tinyurl.com/2xtzbu

They look fresh (real) to me, but Shirley W's gumpaste orchids can give fresh a run for their money. icon_smile.gif

HTH

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Karabear1125 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 6:51am
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You guys are the best!! Thanks so much, for the life of me I had no idea! Are they hard to make? I've only made roses and daisies so far.

Thanks again !
Michelle

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JanH Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 7:01am
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Here's a tutorial on Asian/Oriental Lilies:

http://www.fira.com.au/Oriental-Lily

You would, of course, use different cutters....

HTH

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Karabear1125 Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 7:03am
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Jan you are the best! Thanks so much for the wonderful links, I really do appreciate it! icon_smile.gif

Thank you!
Michelle

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JanH Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 7:07am
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Michelle, you're very welcome. icon_smile.gif

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Verina Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 7:38am
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Somehow I cannot see this picture??? icon_confused.gif

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OzCookie Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 8:31am
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These are Cymbidium Orchids. The ones pictured appear to be real, bit if you want gum-paste ones, try and get hold of a Nicholas Lodge book - he makes beautiful flowers with clear instructions. If you do an image search on Google with "cymbidium", you'll see some amazing colours! Be warned, though, they are VERY time consuming - unless you're quite experienced, fresh may be the best option

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redred Posted 13 Jul 2007 , 8:51am
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I have also seen very real silk/fabric cymbidiums which look fantastic, and are relatively inexpensive too.

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