Step-By-Step Gumpaste Pansies
Humble pansies are brought to life in gumpaste with this tutorial by Victoria Parent. Learn to wire, assemble, and paint these delicate blossoms.
Step-By-Step Gumpaste Pansies
By: Victoria Parent
www.outsideofthebox.ca
Pansies come in many shades of bright Spring Colors; Violet, Yellow and White are shown here to create the "Classic
Pansy"
Tools & Materials
- Gumpaste, Moss Green, deep violet, white, yellow
- Calyx cutter
- CelBoard
- Rolling pin
- Foam pad
- Dog Bone tool
- 24 or 26 gauge wire
- Gum glue
- Sweat pea petal cutters
- Silicone impression
- Flower former or apple box carton
- Gel color, black
- Small paint brush
1. Using Moss Green Gumpaste Cut Medium sized Calyx using Mexican Hat method
2. Using Dog Bone tool, thin and curl tips of calyx
3. Form small closed hook at end of 24 or 26 gauge wire, dip into gum glue and insert into calyx – Allow to dry overnight.
4.Cut 4 Large petals. Impress with veining mat. Thin and softly ruffle the edges.
5. Attach two petals slightly over lapping as shown using Gum Glue.
6. Attach last 2 petals in the same manner overlapping the first set slightly
7. Cut and impress with a veining mat, two smaller side petals. Impress with veining mat, thin edges and attach with gum glue.
8.Cut Bottom petal. Impress with veining mat. Thin and ruffle only the bottom of the petal. Attach with Gum Glue.
9. Pierce holes in the bottom of each indentation of an "apple box carton" to achieve cupped form when dry. Thread Pansy wire through and allow to dry overnight.
10. Add a small upside down "U" of gumpaste to the very center. Using a very fine paint brush and Black Food coloring detail the center of the pansies "face" Steam lightly to set colors.
Great Tutorial on the Pansies Vik. And I loved seeing your Ladyslipper cake topper again.