Gum Paste Lily
Ingredients:
Tools:
- Easy-Add Floral Collection Flower Making Set Add to shopping list Floral Collection Flower Making Set
- 26-gauge white cloth-covered wire
- Easy-Add Flower Former Set Add to shopping list Flower Former Set
- Easy-Add Flower Spikes Add to shopping list Flower Spikes
- Easy-Add Lily Stamen Add to shopping list Lily Stamen
Instructions:
Step 1
Roll out gum paste 1/16 in. thick. Cut 6 petals using tulip leaf cutter from Floral Collection Flower Making Set. Ruffle edges of 3 petals by placing petal on thin foam and rolling ball tool over edges.
Step 2
Cut florist wire to 6 in. Brush 1 1/2 in. of end with Gum Paste Adhesive. Wrap base of petal around wire; smooth. Repeat for all 6 petals. Set wire side down on large Flower Formers dusted with cornstarch to curve; let dry.
Step 3
Assemble lily, alternating smooth and ruffled petals, around 15 pearl stamens. Secure with white florist tape. Insert end in Flower Spike, securing with ball of gum paste if necessary.
