How To Create Handcrafted Fondant Lilies?

This tutorial demonstrates how to make a simple fondant lily, a simple and elegant decoration for cakes or cupcakes. The process takes about 5-10 minutes and doesn’t require many tools. The end result is always gorgeous. The tutorial is adapted from sugariesweet’s tutorial and includes some tweaks.

To make the calla lily petal, dry the stamen and rub a small amount of vegetable oil into the gumpaste. Cake Central user Feefs shares step-by-step instructions for creating the lifelike flower, including making stamens, painting petals, and assembling the finished show-piece. Petal dust can transform an ordinary Tiger Lily into an awe-inspiring flower. Toba Garrett’s book was a great inspirational help while designing the lilies.

To make the lily, start by coloring the fondant or gum paste in a color of your choice using icing color. Knead the fondant or gum paste and add a pinch of tylo powder. Then, add a pinch of tylo powder to the mixture.

The lily can be used for cake decorating purposes, such as for a wedding cake or fondant cake. The instructions include using 24/26g wire (white taped), very fine cotton covered wire, gum glue, rice flour, a lily cutter and veiner, and a mold for drying petals.

In summary, this tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on making a simple fondant lily flower, which can be used for cake decorating, such as wedding cakes or fondant cakes.