The butterfly and hearts are from molds-the flowers , leaves and bows are handmade-( need to work on those) the texture is with an impression mat and then added the sugar pearls. All lightly painted with dry luster dust.
I pre-made the roses one evening. The first rose took me about 10 minutes and now I can whip them up in a minute. The fondant needs to be pre-treated with CMC or Tylose so the fondant holds it's shape and is firmer and easier to work with. The rest of the cookie took be about 3/4 of an hour each but a repeat cookie would take allot less time.
It's just a luster dust, the left is white and the right one pearl. I love the finish it gives to the fondant. Roses hand rolled. As you see , still a work in progress.
I have said this before, it must be the fondant that is different then Royal Icing giving this set a different appeal. But as far as knowledge, technique and talent, there are far greater then I- I am so humbled by this. Thanks!
Tina, how does the fondant compare to RI? I have never used fondant but love the look of it. Do you make your own or buy it? Would you share your recipe or brand?
Thank you so much for your compliments. i am honored and thrilled at the fact that this set has been received so well.
Because of my lack of tools, tips, colors I was limited and frustrated with RI. i also do not have a steady hand which was additionally frustrating. So I whipped up a batch of Fondant and it was like magic. i love working it. i walked throughout my house looking for objects that had designs that i could use to make impressions, had some store bought colors and began With a minimal expense. i had bought Covapaste which was even easier to use then what I made , it had more elasticity and was less sweet and stuck with that.
I am new to cookie making and have become passionate and really hope to continue to create beautiful sets. This site has been a wonderful place to share and learn and meet such talented artist. i feel honored to be among you all.
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