Inspired by the great talent on CC, I am going to attempt some flowers for an upcoming cake project. I would appreciate any feedback on your preference for fondant or gumpaste roses? Is either medium easier to work with? Better to color?

Thanks for your help!

I prefer a 50/50 blend because you get the best of both worlds however, i think gum paste can tend to dry rough looking. If you want the ultimate in great to work with try cold porcelain. It is non toxic and can be put directly on the cake. The texture is wonderfull and you can get paper thin with it. I get mine at Hobby Lobby.

Thanks for the replies! I will definitely check out YouTube.

Can you please tell me what cold porcelain is? Is it a clay-like medium?

I keep my gumpaste under a cup when I work with it so it wont dry out on me, and my tub of crisco next to me because I am constantly greasing my hands to keep it pliable.

Cold Porcelain is a clay like product that looks like porcelain when it dries but it does not need baking because it air dries. It is really smooth and I love to work with it. You can allmost see through the petals when you use it. Hobby lobby carries it in the clay department. I then color my completed flowers with either petal dust or nontoxic chalks. You will love working with it. If you do a google search you can find recepies to make your own but I have allways just purchased it.