Wattle Flowers

Decorating By Bronnie Updated 24 Aug 2007 , 8:51pm by Bronnie

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Bronnie Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 10:29pm
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Hi,
What a fantastic site I have just found here. Can anyone help me asap?
I have been asked to do a cake for my mothers colleague who is emigrating to Perth very soon. I have been asked to decorate with Wattle flowers. I have managed to download a picture of these from the web but really don't know where to start with regards to making out of sugarpaste.
Any of your ideas, tips and how to's would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation of replies
Bronnie (UK)

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meldancer Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 10:37pm
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Wow, what a delicate flower! They look like yellow dandilion seeds (the fluffy left over stuff). Could you do balls and then dot with a tip 1 to give texture? I'd like to hear what others say because this sounds interesting! Good luck!

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lilmisscantbewrg Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 10:39pm
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Hi Bronnie,

I'm sorry I can't help you with the flowers. I didn't even know what they were till I looked them up!! icon_redface.gif
Just wanted to say welcome to CC!
I'm sure SOMEONE here can help you.

Amy

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kjt Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 10:45pm
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Hi Bronnie, and welcome to CC!
If you don't get enough helpfrom this post, you might want to pm ShirleyW and ask her-she is an expert in gumpaste, and very helpful (AND patient) - I know from experience icon_wink.gif!
HTH

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princesscris Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 10:52pm
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Hi Bronnie

There are hundreds of species of wattle and the flower forms can vary quite a lot. The common feature is that the flowers are made up of clusters of little yellow balls.

To make these, simply roll out lots of little balls of yellow gumpaste. The flowers are covered in pollen, so you then need to roll them in finely ground pollenta or even castor sugar for a pretty look. Insert a length of fine gauge wire in each and let them dry. Then, simply cluster them up into pretty groups and tape them together.


Hope that helps...

Kind regards,
Cris.

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Bronnie Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 8:51pm
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Hi guys,
Thank you so much for responding and welcoming me into cc. I will start to have a go at these and let you know how it all goes.
Cheers
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