Hi! I finished my first try making ranunculus. I need just one for an upcoming wedding cake and can't decide which I like best or if I should start over. Please help me with HONEST feedback! Let me know which you like best or if I should just start over. If you think I need to start over, please let me know why (too open, too ruffly, etc.). I based them more on Sharon Zambito's seen here http://sugaredblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/grapsicle-buttercream-and-red.html than on Jacqueline Butler's tighter ones in this picture http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-maDKYiFfeDk/TYqj7YFsRNI/AAAAAAAABFs/PFMeQwm-8KE/s1600/Topper%2Bclose%2Bup.JPG.

So, Ranunculus A, B, C or none of the above?
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2094356
Thanks so much!

We need a button for ALL OF THE ABOVE! They are all lovely Elcee.

Remember that we are our own worst critics. Any of those would be perfect for a wedding cake.

Kristy

I agree a combination of all three will give you a more dynamic look instead of just one type of flower... I like all three.

I can't pick one. They are all pretty.

I don't like B, not enough petals or too open. I personally like a tighter one, but I seeing where you are going with it, I think A and C are wonderful.
(And I am not speaking from experience, ranunculus have just started to come "in" around here, so I haven't made them yet.)
Good job!

If I had to choose I would say I like A the best. C is the next one I would go with. I tend to compare things to how they would look as fresh flowers since I have a background in greenhouse management and horticulture. I think you did a lovely job and your cake is going to be gorgeous with such nice flowers!

Thanks for all the nice words, everyone, and the opinions! I had been leaning towards A but C seems to be the overwhelming choice so far.

cr8zchpr, the design doesn't allow for using more than one. If I could use all 3 I would, I'm just having a hard time choosing just one; it's hard to pick a favorite !

I think they are pretty, but not what I've seen before. Usully they are tight with maybe a little furling on the outer layers of petals. The very center of C is spot on. So if you stick with that with them gradually coming out loose as the layers expand with not a lot of the frill. I always think of an opening cabbage. Does that make sense? And I'm just giving you my honest opinion like you asked for. Also, google some images.

QTCakes1, I know what you mean. Problem was, there are so many versions of the flower that came up when I googled them that I was overwhelmed (some of them did look like the ones I ultimately made). I then searched for gumpaste versions and a tutorial and combined a lot of what I had found into one flower. I am considering trying one more with that very tight, non-ruffled look (if I can achieve it ) a la the Petalsweet version.

Thanks!

Oh you can achieve it! Look at the ones you did so far! Beautiful.

what a foolish question..they are all beautiful! plus, people who aren't around cakes a lot or make them themselves, would be impressed by any of them!

C, is the one....yes definately go with C,

I like C the best.

OK, I did a fourth flower this morning...I don't think it's as pretty as the others but I do think it's more realistic. It's not dusted or steamed yet so please bear that in mind! As long as the dusting looks good I think I'll go
with this one. I'll keep the other for either my mom's or my daughter's birthday cake as they both love them. Thanks everyone for all your input

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Thanks again!

i think the last one is the one that actually looks most like a ranunculus. the others are beautiful flowers, but i think thinning out the petals and keeping the shape and tightness of the last one would be the most realistic.

After doing a Google search I have to agree with lorieleann. The tighter flower but thinner petals. There are a few varieties but the tight flower is the one I believe most people identify with. Love the color BTW.