How to make a Gumpaste/Sugarpaste Gerbera

This was tutorial was kindly done by one of our Cakes & More members Effie.

Equipment Modelling paste 20 gauge wire Pliers Sugar Glue Rolling Pin Sharp Knife or fine scissors Paste colours Dusting colours Flower Drying stand Jem Daisy Centre Stamp Chrysanthemum cutter Gerbera Cutter
Step 1: First step is to make the centre. Using the 20 gauge wire hook the wire as per the picture. Then use the daisy stamp to make the centre and insert the wire into the centre. Allow to dry (I usually make the centres 2 – 3 days ahead) and then using the liquid or paste colours, colour the centre in the colour of your choice.
Step 2: Roll out the modelling paste and cut out 2 chrysanthemum petals.
Step 3: Once the petals are cut, using a sharp knife or fine scissors, cut each petal into 3 or 4 as per the photo. Repeat for both chrysanthemums.
Step 4: Using some sugar glue, place one flower on top of the other and spread the petals out to make them look full.
Step 5: Moisten the modelling paste with some sugar glue and attach the dried centre. Using your hands, cup the petals around the centre as you need this layer to attach closely to the centre.
Step 6: Repeat steps 2 – 4. Then attach the petals to the centre and this time, instead of cupping them, let them dry relatively flat as per photo.
Step 7: Roll out more modelling paste and this time using the large gerbera cutter, cut out 2 flowers. Vein, using a veining tool or some corn husk. Place one flower on top of the other and attach using some sugar glue. Spread petals out so that flower looks full.
Step 8: Moisten flower centre with sugar glue and attach centre. Allow to dry in flower stand.
Gerberas can be coloured using petal dusts or you can colour the paste before beginning.