SUPPLIES FOR ROSE MAKING CLASS:
| Stiff Buttercream Icing - See recipe below |
2
Decorating Bags (your choice) |
| 2
Couplers |
Green Styrofoam - for holding your flower nail |
| 2" x 2" pieces of Wax Paper |
Small wet cloth for wiping hands (place in ziploc bag) |
| Pre-sifted Confectioner's Sugar (about 2 cups) |
Bowl & Spoon - to correct icing consistency if necessary |
|
Decorating Brush |
Icing
Colors |
| Tips #12,
102 and
104 |
Flower Nail
#7 or #9 |
| Apron, if desired |
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FLOWER
DECORATING ICING
For flowers with upright
petals
1 tsp. clear vanilla extract
1 lb. sifted confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp. milk or water
optional – 1 tsp.
butter extract
1 cup solid shortening (Crisco)
pinch of salt
1 tbsp. meringue powder
Sift confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder into a
large mixing bowl, set aside.
Cream shortening, flavorings, and
milk/water. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix on medium
speed
until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together. Blend an
additional minute or so, until creamy.
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