Stock (Gillyflower) Sugar Flower Tutorial (Gumpaste / Flower Paste)

Sometimes it's easy to stick to the same flowers that you are familiar with when making sugar flowers so I am always excited when a wedding brief pushes me to try something new. I've always loved stocks and so leapt at the opportunity to create them from sugar for an upcoming wedding cake. After doing my usual online pictorial research, I created a Pinterest board and set about developing my process and I'm so happy with the result! I also decided to film the whole process so you too can make your own stock sugar flower now too!
I've provided lots of additional resources for this tutorial including the exact tools I have used on The Botanical Cake Studio blog here: thebotanicalcakestudio.com/st...
Homemade flower paste / gumpaste is the key to achieving thin and lifelike petals and leaves. You can find my recipe here thebotanicalcakestudio.com/pr...
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[@nadakodsia2635]

Bless these golden hands... Thank you a thousand times for your generous sharing it's an amazing art, it's like a peace of dreamy music from a fairy tale garden... 🙏💞💞

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It makes it all worthwhile 💚

[@laurapetchul1895]

Incredible!!!

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thank you Laura 💚

[@rochellegibson9145]

Love the ease you share

[@Gillygrenn1]

Absolutely gorgeous 🌸🌸🌸

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

So glad you like it Gilly. I can’t wait to see your flowers when you get a chance to make them. Did your mum name you after the flowers as well? 💚

[@nrsing2862]

This is awsome love to try it.

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

If you do, I’d love to see your creation so please do tag me on instagram @thebotanicalcakestudio 💚

[@fastfiger9909]

Gorgeous 😍

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thank you! 💚

[@dayanganiperera9429]

Beautiful 💖

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thank you 💚

[@marifer4975]

Te trabajo es estupendo. Gracias .

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

💚💚💚

[@seinseintin5791]

Beautiful chef

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thanks so much 💚

[@carmenm8634]

very nice and gorgeous tutorial thank you

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

You’re welcome Carmen. I’m so glad you enjoyed it 💚

[@gabytoribio7680]

Que bonitas flores, gracias por compartir bendiciones!!!

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Con gusto! 💗💗💗

[@shahamaiqbal6124]

Thank you very much

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

You’re welcome! 💚

[@reshmanair870]

so wel explained

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

That’s great to hear Reshma. I’m so happy that you enjoyed it 💚

[@vijitharajaratne9314]

Excellent

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thank you Vijitha! 💚

[@zohrekarimi4121]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰

[@hosannaebhodaghe7650]

Thanks for the tutorial. How long can this flowers last.

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Hiya, it depends on many factors as to how long your flowers will last. If stored well, they can last for years and years. It can depend on the following: 1) what paste you use. Flower pastes vary hugely as to how they respond to you climate 2) climate: how humid is the area that you live as well as the particular room that you display / store the flowers in 3) how you store your flowers. If you are making flowers ahead for a particular project then correct storage will ensure that they can store well until you need to use them. If you plan on displaying your flowers in an arrangement indefinitely, then choosing the correct paste for your project will facilitate this I have a couple of different posts on my blog which talk about humidity and arranging flowers which may be helpful. Head to thebotanicalcakestudio.com/blog for more articles

[@Happybakiing]

Thnk u so much for always sharing your tutorial. I have been following you from so long. Just 1 request . Can you please increase the volume next time as its a bit difficult to hear what you are explaining. I had to put my ear plugs and listen to your explanation. But overall you are amazing

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

You’re welcome Deepali! I’m not sure why it is quiet for you as the volume levels on my devices (phone, iPad and laptop) are fine. I use a high quality microphone and editing software so the record sound is good my end. Perhaps you could try watching on another device if you have one. Alternatively, you can turn on the captions by clicking the “cc” in the top right corner 💚

[@soniawafi25]

How long does it take for the petal to dry?

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

That will depend on a lot of things…what type of paste you are using, how humid your room is etc. I left mine overnight before adding the second layer but you could potentially do it after a couple of hours if the petals are dry enough

[@whitewings7316]

Beautiful tutorial.... Do you have a FB page that we can follow?

[@TheBotanicalCakeStudio]

Thank you! I do indeed. Facebook Page: facebook.com/thebotanicalcakestudio Free Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/thebotanicalcakestudiocreatives instagram: instagram.com/thebotanicalcakestudio For more tips and tutorials, take a look at my blog too! thebotanicalcakestudio.com/blog-sugar-flower-tutorials/