just wondering what cutters etc. evryone is using to make the hibiscus flower,I tried looking for tutorials on you tube and googling but I didn't have much luck,I found one on youtube but I'm not sure what she was using.Any suggestions will be appreciated.Thanks!

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Here is a tutorial using a 5-petal cutter. http://www.toppartyideas.com/hibiscus-sugarpaste-flowers/

I took a class from Nicholas Lodge and we used individual wired petals and made a large blossom. The 5-petal cutter method looks like it would be a good way to start. I would probably cut in quite a ways to make the petals.

There is also a thread on CC somewhere that talks about cutting individual petals from the 5-petal piece. Use a calyx cutter in the middle of your 5-petal piece of gumpaste. I don't know if you can picture it, but it cuts out five individual petals. I'll see if I can find the thread ....

HTH.

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I use the 5 petal rose cutter. Works like a charm. Just make a separate stamen and attach to the center when it's dry. I dust the center of the flower with petal or pearl dust too.

KimAZ

I use the 5 petal rose cutter. Works like a charm. Just make a separate stamen and attach to the center when it's dry. I dust the center of the flower with petal or pearl dust too.

KimAZ

Thanks everyone!I like the party idea website and the tutorials,they make it look so easy.I'm just starting to do gumpaste and fondant flowers so I think I will try it both ways and see which I like best.Thanks again!

I have not made large hibiscus yet, but I recently made little flowers using this veiner: http://tiny.cc/lVVHB

I made separate stamens and then dots of yellow RI.