10 HD Video Lessons
Nicholas Lodge is one of the top instructors in the current generation of sugarcraft artists. The author of numerous books, Nicholas teaches and demonstrates his unique skills around the world. View profile »
with Nicholas Lodge
Nicholas will guide you through the creation of roses at all stages of development, sharing numerous time- and effort-saving tips along the way. Beginning with his special method for creating floral tape buds for a sturdy foundation, Nicholas works magic with gum paste, bringing buds and petals to life. You'll create delicate ruffles, realistic leaves and calyxes and even thorns! Then you'll color your blossoms with petal dusts and gels, and use steam to set the colors and add a healthy sheen. Nicholas will help you gather your creations into a stunning arrangement so realistic and sweet-smelling, you won't believe your eyes!
The elegant rose is the flower of choice for occasion cakes, from simple birthday bouquets to show-stopping wedding toppers. To master this perennial favorite, sign up for "The Ultimate Sugar Rose" today!
What You'll Learn
What You'll Make
Sugar roses in five stages of development: closed bud, tight bud, midsize flower, large bloom and fully blown blossom, including leaves, hips and thorns
| 1 | Introduction | 6:09 |
| 2 | Materials & Making the Base | 20:32 |
| 3 | Tight Rosebud | 25:15 |
| 4 | Classic Rosebud & Midsize Rose | 27:23 |
| 5 | Full & Fully Blown Rosese | 14:09 |
| 6 | Calyx & Thorns | 36:24 |
| 7 | Rose Leaves | 20:54 |
| 8 | Coloring & Glazing | 33:38 |
| 9 | Arrangements | 14:19 |
| 10 | Bonus Lesson: Gum Paste | 29:43 |
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