Does anyone have directions how to do this with fondant/gumpaste? I need to make a cake for next weekend with this type of flowers and I'm not getting it right on my own. I unfortunately don't have Collette's book that has directions in it and hoped to avoid adding another book to my collection. Anyone?
I imagine it's similar to quillling with paper. Maybe you can search "paper quilling" on the internet.
I've never done it but I know you can make these figures with a sugargun using the ribbon disc. You have to knead your fondant very well and the texture should be like chewing gum. After you have your ribbon, use a fine brush and your fingers you make the forms you want. Let them dry before you place them on the cake. HTH
What is a sugargun?
A clay extruder basically, only used for fondant and gumpaste. I like the Makins green clay extruder but here's one from Global Sugar Art: http://globalsugarart.com/product.php?id=20006 It's not my favorite though, tough on the wrists. The Makins one is a twist action.
Here are some sites I found googling "fondant quilling":
http://www.geocities.com/qccakeclub/club_demos/step_demo_photos_06.html
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/cake-toppers-quilled-bells
http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/colorful,fondant
http://too-bad-dogs-inc.com/store/results2.asp?Sub=74
Do you live anywhere near here, for classes? http://www.cakescandyandmore.com/
Best of luck to you...thanks for posing the question, I never thought of quilling for cakes. Great idea!!!
Thanks, Bobwonderbuns. I thought it was something specifically for sugar work.
I'm not sure how fine you want the quilling, but I'll tell you how I do mine... If you want scroll-like quilling, I roll out the gumpaste (or fondant) about 1/8" thick and then cut it into strips 1/4" wide. Then, I use a plastic drinking straw to shape scrolls and let the strips dry on their sides.
I have also taken a quilling class where you roll out the gumpaste super thin (I'm talking petal thin), cut into thin strips and then use a quilling tool to create designs-- You can find quilling tools in craft stores (they're used for paper quilling).
You can check out my photos if you want to see an example.
Good luck!
I was just looking at a Wilton Yearbook from 2007 (or maybe 200
, and there was quilling on a cake in there. The instructions were included. Have you tried their website for quilling tips?
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