Gum paste flowers look like actual flowers but are completely edible.
Gumpaste flowers can become a centerpiece to any sugar-filled dessert. They look like authentic flowers, but they tend to shimmer and look moist because of the sugar content. Many bakers and pastry chefs air brush their gumpaste flowers to color coordinate the rest of the cake or the event, such as a wedding reception, birthday party or baby shower. Using an airbrush, you can bring a shimmering color to your beautiful creation-if you air brush the flowers correctly. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Mix two containers of pearl dust and luster dust with 2 ounces of vodka or tequila, then shake the mixture.
2. Pour the solution into the airbrush cup. Tighten the cup into the airbrush gun, and aim the gun 6 inches away from the gumpaste flowers.
3. Press the trigger to spray the flowers. Spray the flowers evenly for about 25 to 30 seconds to maximize the color of the flowers.
4. Let the paint on the gumpaste flowers air dry. Pour some water into a teakettle, turn it on then put on some yellow gloves. Use the steam from the kettle and hold each gumpaste flower over the teakettle’s steam. Do this until the flower is slightly wet. Place the gumpaste flower in a freezer until you are ready to place it on your cake or pastry.
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