Im planning on making a teacup out of fondant mixed with flowerpaste, I want it to look like a fine bone china one with a saucer. Can anyone give me any tips or suggestions for this - not sure where to start... many thanks

I'm no expert, but...
I formed mine inside my daughter's plastic tea set.
then I gently pulled it out and shaped the edge the way I wanted.
after it had some time to dry I attached the handle.
I painted mine, but I saw an amazing one done with RI!

oh, I have a set of plastic nesting round cutters...
I used those as pedistals to raise up the cup as I was working with it
(I placed it upside down on one to help when attaching the handle, and I had it upside down on there to paint it)

oh and my saucer was cut as a round, then I used a smaller round cutter to apply an inner impression, finally I ruffled the edges for the look that I wanted.

my tea set:
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1321747

as seriously amazing teacup!!! - KoryAK
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1124463

thanks so, so much for the advice, i cant find a decent cup in this house so Im off to the antique shop later today to try and find a pretty one for some inspiration! Your cake looked fabulous by the way, i loved it

I made several unsuccessful attempts at a teacup and finally came out with this one. I used gumpaste and formed it in one of my saucers. For the cup, I used my smallest plastic rubbermaid bowl and formed it to the outsite. (Put it upside down and cover it with gumpaste.) Once dry, I attached the cup to the saucer using candy melts.

If you use all flower paste, or gumpaste as some call it, you will be able to roll it thinner, making it more like the porcelain look you want to achieve.

Theresa

here is an *AMAZING* teacup/saucer by Jacque benson. i think she mentioned before that she uses a real teacup as a mold? can't wait to see yours!




http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakesdusoleil/2492548167/in/set-72157604986335516/