How about this :
I'm not sure if you are asking for Critiquing on your roses or not. They are really nice, the only suggestion I would have is this. See the white rose on the far left? the petals are much more natural than the pink. On the pink they are a bit too rounded, if you would draw the center of the petal in towards you a bit with your fingertip or an artists paintbrush handle and roll the side edges back a bit it would give the petal more movement. And it looks like the gumpaste tore as you were thinning the outer edges on some of the pink petals. You may have been using too much pressure with the ball tool. If you are using the plastic Wilton ball tool that is what caused it. A good heavy metal ball tool is worth it's weight in gold.
Hi All!
I finally got around to try the individual petal method. I don't know if anyone is still watching this thread or not but I'll post my pic's here and in my gallery photos.
Anyway, in the background are my original roses from post #1. In the foreground are the three roses and one rosebud I tried tonight using all the great tips from everyone here and well,... I love the individual petal method sooooo much better than the 5 petal that was taught in class.
Tell me what you think of the difference.
Thanks again everyone!!! (ShirleyW your advice as alway is the best... Thx.)
- Paula 
Maybe you are trying to add each row too quickly? If your weather is like ours today it is gray and damp out, not good for gumpaste. If you are using the All in one cutter try doing just the bud petals first, let them dry for about half an hour and then do the next row, dry and then do the final row of single petals. And some people are going to wonder what in the world I posted gumpaste miniature books in my first post. I just noticed the link I added takes you to the pirate cake books. Here is the roses link.
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=allby&uname=ShirleyW&cat=0&pos=168
Yes, it was raining this morning. Your roses are soo beautiful! I don't have an all-in-one, where do you get those?
I think I found something that might work for me today. I made each petal, put a toothpick over the top of a closed Wilton food coloring bottle, and laid the petal on top of that to dry. Seems to give it a decent shape. Having to let each one dry completely before adding to the center, is this normal?
I got the All In One Rose cutter from Nicholas Lodge, it comes in two sizes, these were done with the smaller one.
No, it isn't normal to have to wait for each petal to dry, but in damp or humid weather I can see it happening. I made two gumpaste plaques yesterday, keep flipping them over so they will dry faster and on both sides, still a bit soft today. Drying them over the toothpicks may help. Post photos? I want to see them.
The roses are beautiful. I hope there's cake for them.
Here's the cake that goes with the roses... I made a few more too! Thanks all for your help. Everyone loves my roses. Thanks to all your help everyone!!. ShirleyW you are a dear! Keep the helpful advice coming it is GREATLY appreciated by all.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo-90149.html
- Paula
PS - I also just entered it into the Holiday Contest!
Lovely cake Paula. Good luck in the contest. Happy to help when I can. Now could you fly here and help me with these two cakes for tomorrow?
I wish I could Shirley!!! I REALLY wish I could.
My house is currently torn apart from a tree that fell on it. Our kitchen table is in our Foyer and the Dining room also has all the stuff from our living room. My kitchen is draped in plastic as drywallers are fixing the ceiling they had to drop and the roofers just finished outside yesterday. Nothing will be done till next Friday. Then it's hurry up and clean all the mess and move back in and somewhere in there put up a tree for Chrismas for 4 very anxious kids who want to know why we don't have a tree up yet!
Yes I repeat I REALLY wish I could!!
Thanks again for all your help.
- Paula
Oh no, your situation is much worse than mine. I have just put too much on my plate and am suddenly meeting myself coming and going. I am so sorry to hear about the tree, we have that happen in our area quite often. Either Monterey Jack pines or Oak trees. We have clay soil here and some high winds at times in the winter, added to a rainy spring this year and trees have fallen into homes. What a mess you are in, especially with the holidays. I hope your homeowners insurance covered the damage and repairs. Take a deep breath, it will get better soon, promise.
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