Welcome to Course 4 - Advanced Gum Paste Flowers

Welcome to The Wilton Method of Cake Decorating - Course 4:  Advanced Gum Paste Flowers.  This course will teach you the techniques to create beautiful, delicate floral blooms.  Used for cake top decorations or sculpted floral displays, these highly admired flowers will present a new world of decorating possibilities.  As your Wilton Method Instructor, I will help you take the correct approach to each decorating task to ensure your success.  I will show you step-by-step how each flower is constructed.  You will create a garden full of breathtaking flowers, such as the Gerbera daisy, Stargazer lily and the popular wedding flower, Stephanotis.  You will learn how to design and arrange the flowers into sprays that look spectacular on your best cakes.  You'll also see the importance of practicing the techniques to improve your skills - the more you practice, the better your decorations will look.  We'll take the time to practice in class, and you can build on that experience by practicing at home between each class.

If you have any questions about Course 4 - Advanced Gum Paste Flowers, I am here to help!  To ask a question, please post a comment below or email me at wmi.plymouth@gmail.com, and I will respond as soon as possible.

Reminder - What to Bring to Lesson 1:
  • Advanced Gum Paste Flowers Student Kit 
  • Scissors
  • 1 package of Wilton Gum Paste
  • White Vegetable Shortening
  • 1 package Neon Fondant Multi-pack
  • Damp Cloth or Reusable, Disposable Cloth
  • Gum Paste Flower Drying Rack
  • Paper Napkins
  • 9 in. Tapered Spatula
  • 2 One-Gallon, Zip-top Food Storage Bags
  • 4-inch Flower Forming Cups
  • 5 One-Quart, Zip-top Food Storage Bags
  • 9 in. Fondant Roller with Guide Rings
  • Needle-nose Pliers (like those used for beading)
  • Decorator Brush
  • Gum Paste Storage Board
  • Small Plastic Cup (about 8 oz. size) to Cover Gum Paste
  • Filled Dusting Pouch
  • 10-Pc. Gum Paste/Fondant Tool Set or the Following Tools from Previous Courses:
    • Veining Tool
    • Ball Tool
    • Thick Pointed Modeling Stick
  • Put 1 Tablespoon Each of Cornstarch and Confectioners’ Sugar in an Empty Dusting Pouch.
  • Gum Glue Adhesive (Recipe provided in class.)
    • You’ll need a small container (around 2 ounces) with tight fitting lid

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