Tilbage til dansk version You need a ball tool, a veining tool (optional), a gauge 18 wire or a frillstick, two rose petal cutters that follows in size and fits the size rose you want, taped gauge 20 wire, gumpaste of course, a rolling pin and a mat. A small foam pad is optional. Tape some gauge 20 wire and glue a pointy gumpaste cone to it. Let dry for at least 12 hours. With the smallest petal cutter,cut out one petal. Thin the edges with a ball tool and vein it with a frillstick or, like here, a piece of gauge 18 floral wire. Wrap it tightly around the cone with glue. Cut out two more small petals, ball and frill them, and curl the edges as shown on the picture. Wrap around the cone with glue and let the petals overlap each other. This step is where you chose how open your rose should be. If you leave a large gap between cone and petal, the rose will appear very open. Wrap it tightly for a more dense look. You can smooth the inside of the petals with the veining tool to get a rounder look. Should look like this. Repeat with 3 small petals. You can let the rose dry for a few hours now to make the next step easier. Repeat with 5 large petals. Should look like this. Repeat again with 5 large petals. I do this upside down on a small foam pad, it makes it easier to get it neat. And voila. Put a calyx on if you want. You can cut the wire off now, or leave it in if you are making a spray. Back to tutorial index