My Instructions For Gum Paste Peonies!
Decorating By tuffstuff Updated 29 Mar 2011 , 10:39pm by idontknow
Hi guys, I wanted to post my instructions for making gum paste peonies. I used the following cutters: Peony Cutter set: (FV-04
by Sunflower Sugar Art
I tried to add an attachment here but was not successful, so I uploaded them to my flicker site. They are scans from my sketchbook. Click on the small images to get to the bigger version.
These are definitely not detailed instructions but I hope this helps someone out! 
peony and rose wedding cake - top view by tishperez, on Flickr
peony instructions part 1 by tishperez, on Flickr 
peony instructions part 2 by tishperez, on Flickr
peony progress1 by tishperez, on Flickr
peony progress 2 by tishperez, on Flickr
Thank you for sharing, your flowers are amazing. 
Thank you for sharing. Your flowers are beautiful! Peonies are a flower I haven't attempted yet.
Thanks for posting! I've been looking for a peony method that works for me.
I do have a couple of questions because I have struggled trying to make peonies in the past.
1) Drying time!!! How long do you have to allow for drying in-between each step? How long does the wire have to dry in the base? How long do the petals dry? Do you want the petals completely dry when adhering them to the base? How long does the completed flower have to dry before using?
2) I've tried a method where a few of the layers of petals were wired, but it doesn't appear that you use wires at all. Any tricky problems to look out for when adhering the petals?
Thanks so much!
Happy Decorating!!!
Your flowers are gorgeous. . . and the instructions couldn't have been more timely. I actually starting making a peony today for the first time. I really like your end results better than the method I'm using, and your instructions require fewer wired petals, so I think I'll start again using your method. Thanks so much for sharing!
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