Thank you so much for this tutorial. Many teach how to make sugar flowers, but people don't teach how to arrange them on a cake. So this is a great help. Thank you.
You're welcome Sarah. I'm so glad you found it helpful. I have also written some more tips up on the blog which you may be interested in here thebotanicalcakestudio.com/how-to-arrange-sugar-flowers-on-a-cake/
Oh you're welcome Jacky! I am glad you like it. I have some more tips for arranging sugar flowers on a cake in a blog post here in case it's helpful :) thebotanicalcakestudio.com/how-to-arrange-sugar-flowers-on-a-cake/
Thank you for sharing this and your flowers are beautiful! I’m curious if you would actually insert four straw dowels for each point of entry for your flowers as well as the dowels already used to support the cake structure? I see people wrapping wires and just inserting them and wondered if that’s acceptable practice.
Hi Lin, sorry for the delay in coming back to you on this. I would always dowel the cake as normal. Then for the wires from the flowers, I would recommend inserting them into either poly dowels, straws or posy picks and inserting those into the cake. I definitely don't recommend simply wrapping wires and inserting them into the cake as this is not considered food safe. I have more info in a blog post here which you might find helpful thebotanicalcakestudio.com/how-to-arrange-sugar-flowers-on-a-cake/
Beautiful! I wonder if you might have some suggestions for me. I’m still rather new at designing cakes and I have a client who wants a 2 tier birthday cake, using fall colors, but her favorite color is purple. The top tier will be 6” and the bottom tier will be 8”. I’m unsure of which varieties of flowers (and colors) would work best together. Any tips you may have would be so appreciated. 😊
Hi Joann, are you in my Facebook group? It's probably easier to chat through some ideas with you in there. Here is a link to join if you aren't in it already facebook.com/groups/thebotanicalcakestudiocreatives
I use sugar flowers on buttercream cakes all of the time. You need to take care though. I always place them as last minute as possible (I.e. after transportation and set-up) Make sure the cake is not going to be placed back in the fridge at all. I also use arrangements that have a bit of space between the cake and the flower. Here is an example to show you what I mean instagram.com/p/CdIcnQNMmXj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Try and avoid the flowers directly touching the buttercream in order to prevent them from softening.
Hi there! If Im doing some flower branches but the idea would be to have them surround the Cake.. can the green Flower paper in contact with for example buttercream? Thanks you!
Hi Joana, how much would be in contact with the buttercream? I always recommend keeping any non-edible products with as little contact with the cake as possible. If it's a case of the taped wire being in contact for a short period of time with a crusted buttercream, I think it unlikely to cause any problems. I wouldn't ever insert a paper covered wire directly into buttercream though!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. Many teach how to make sugar flowers, but people don't teach how to arrange them on a cake. So this is a great help. Thank you.
You're welcome Sarah. I'm so glad you found it helpful. I have also written some more tips up on the blog which you may be interested in here thebotanicalcakestudio.com/how-to-arrange-sugar-flowers-on-a-cake/
Lovely tutorial Clare, thank you so much for these tips and tricks. it really helps build up my skill set.
Always a pleasure Chantell
That’s so beautiful, thanks for sharing your tips! 😃
Oh you're welcome Jacky! I am glad you like it. I have some more tips for arranging sugar flowers on a cake in a blog post here in case it's helpful :) thebotanicalcakestudio.com/how-to-arrange-sugar-flowers-on-a-cake/
@@TheBotanicalCakeStudio thank you very much for all the information!
Absolutely gorgeous 💕💕💕
Thanks so much Gilly! 🥰🥰🥰
Hi love the tutorial. How do you stop the sugar paste from sticking to the roller please
Hi Jennifer, I’m not sure I understand the question. Are you referring to the rolling pin? Or to a pasta machine for rolling out paste?
Thank you for sharing this and your flowers are beautiful!
I’m curious if you would actually insert four straw dowels for each point of entry for your flowers as well as the dowels already used to support the cake structure?
I see people wrapping wires and just inserting them and wondered if that’s acceptable practice.
Hi Lin, sorry for the delay in coming back to you on this. I would always dowel the cake as normal. Then for the wires from the flowers, I would recommend inserting them into either poly dowels, straws or posy picks and inserting those into the cake. I definitely don't recommend simply wrapping wires and inserting them into the cake as this is not considered food safe. I have more info in a blog post here which you might find helpful thebotanicalcakestudio.com/how-to-arrange-sugar-flowers-on-a-cake/
@@TheBotanicalCakeStudio Thamk you so much.
@@LinA-it9vd You're welcome!
Beautiful! I wonder if you might have some suggestions for me. I’m still rather new at designing cakes and I have a client who wants a 2 tier birthday cake, using fall colors, but her favorite color is purple. The top tier will be 6” and the bottom tier will be 8”. I’m unsure of which varieties of flowers (and colors) would work best together. Any tips you may have would be so appreciated. 😊
Hi Joann, are you in my Facebook group? It's probably easier to chat through some ideas with you in there. Here is a link to join if you aren't in it already facebook.com/groups/thebotanicalcakestudiocreatives
What are your thoughts about using sugar flowers on buttercream cakes? Or do you always use fondant on your cakes? Thanks!
I use sugar flowers on buttercream cakes all of the time. You need to take care though. I always place them as last minute as possible (I.e. after transportation and set-up) Make sure the cake is not going to be placed back in the fridge at all. I also use arrangements that have a bit of space between the cake and the flower. Here is an example to show you what I mean instagram.com/p/CdIcnQNMmXj/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Try and avoid the flowers directly touching the buttercream in order to prevent them from softening.
Hi there! If Im doing some flower branches but the idea would be to have them surround the Cake.. can the green Flower paper in contact with for example buttercream?
Thanks you!
Hi Joana, how much would be in contact with the buttercream? I always recommend keeping any non-edible products with as little contact with the cake as possible. If it's a case of the taped wire being in contact for a short period of time with a crusted buttercream, I think it unlikely to cause any problems. I wouldn't ever insert a paper covered wire directly into buttercream though!
Beautiful.
Thank you Dawn. I hope there are some useful tips in there
Yey! 😁 thank you
You're welcome Melissa!
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Please tell me the sizes of dummies
The top tier is 5" in diameter and 6" tall. The bottom tier is 7" in diameter and 7" tall :)