How Do I Make Dew Drops On Flowers???

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barbegnbd Posted 30 Apr 2010 , 6:24pm
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I am making a spring cake with gumpaste flowers. I would love to add drew drops on the flowers as I've seen on other wonderful pictures. Could some one loan me a recipe and directions on how to make them. Thank you so much in advance!

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Toptier Posted 30 Apr 2010 , 6:32pm
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Hmm, I haven't done this but I would think corn syrup would work, in a plastic piping bag, or piping gel? You could test it...

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dchockeyguy Posted 30 Apr 2010 , 6:59pm
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Piping gel would be the way to go.

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obabassa Posted 30 Apr 2010 , 7:10pm
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A little drop of gum glue would work

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CountryCakery4 Posted 30 Apr 2010 , 7:15pm
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Definitely clear piping gel. Making your own is super easy. This recipe makes quite a lot but you could probably halve it.

2 envelopes (2 tsp) Knox unflavoured gelatin
2 Tbsp cold water
2 Cups light corn syrup (Karo for those of you in the States)

1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small saucepan and let set for about 5 minutes. Heat on low until the gelatin has become clear/dissolved. -DO NOT BOIL-
2. Add the syrup and heat thouroughly.
3. Cool and store, refrigerated, for up to 2 months.

To colour: Add colouring paste/gel or food colouring drops to get desired colour.

To use: Put icing in bag or plastic squeeze bottle and decorate.

There's a great website with this recipe and lots of tips on using piping gel. It's baking911.com. Just type in piping gel in the search engine and you'll get there.

HTH

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CountryCakery4 Posted 30 Apr 2010 , 7:17pm
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Oh! I've never heard of gum glue... it must've posted while I was typing mine!

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barbegnbd Posted 1 May 2010 , 12:12am
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thank you everyone for replying so quickly. what great ideas I never thought! of any of that. Thank you countrycakery4 for the recipe and directions I am going to try it tonight! I really appreciate all the help!!! I will let you know how it turns out

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Ballymena Posted 1 May 2010 , 1:31am
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Yes, thanks for the recipe. I tried another one and I won't tell you what it looked like.

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