Sculpting roses

Step 1

First soften the icing paste you need by shortly kneading it.

For the rose stem
Sculpt a bit of the paste into a "drop" shape (about 5 cm high). Narrow the belly of the drop by slightly pushing it together.

Step 2

For the rose petals (4 petals per flower)
Roll the icing paste between a foil until it's 2.5 mm thick.

Step 3

Press out circles of 1.5 cm.

Step 4

Arrange the circles between 2 sheets of foil (not too close to each other). Flatten 2/3 of the surface of each circle by sliding over the surface with the side of a smooth scraper. Only the basis of each circle must remain a bit thicker.

Step 5

Lay a rose petal on a sponge covered with plastic film. Press your thumb on the thicker basis of the petals and press it into the sponge to form the typical rose petal.

Step 6

Assembling
Fold the first rose petal completely around the top of the rose stem.

Step 7

Then press the basis of a petal against the stem. Repeat with 2 more petals. The petals must slightly overlap. Gently fold open the top of the petals.

Step 8

Push the base firmly together and cut away the excess paste.