I'm doing my first cake for someone else. It's going to be for a luau birthday party. I want to do tropical flowers all over the tops of the 3 tier cake. But, I've never done anything like that! I don't know what to use, fondant, royal icing? I've never used gumpaste, but very willing to. From what it looks like I would get my best results with gumpaste. right? Can anyone give advice on what cutters to use, etc. I would greatly appreciate any advice, tips, ideas! Thank-you so much! Kim

I'm a newbie too but maybe use one of the Wilton rose cutters and make them colorful and if you somehow string them they might look like a lei. Well good luck

You might also want to consider a hybiscus (sp.) they are very tropical and should be easy enough to make with either foundant or gumpaste.

http://www.elegantlacemolds.com/molds.php?type=7&set=2
This is a link to a hibiscus mold that I have...they have llots of different molds...the hibiscus is # 720 on the page. Easy to use too.

Here are some beautiful cupcakes by Grammasue, maybe she can give you tips on how to do the flowers?

I just love these. I first saw them in another forum, and thought I'd look and see if she had them posted here too. Luckily, she does. They're just gorgeous.

I hope this helps..


http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=726563