Gum Paste Hydrangea Supply List
Instructor, Diane Gibbs, CMSA
One 2-Hour Session
Hydrangea Cutters Gum paste – use recipe below or use a mix. If using a mix, make gum paste at least 24 hours before class.
Wrap in plastic wrap and store in airtight container. Pre-made gum paste may also be used.
Gum paste modeling tools (Includes ball tool) Bring any tools that you like to use with your gum paste
Small rolling pin
Foam Pad for rolling and shaping flowers
Non-stick board for rolling gum paste
Wire - #24 and #26 gauge, cloth-covered
Green floral tape
Gum glue – can use Gum Arabic or egg white (water will work but will not be as strong) For Gum Arabic,
mix ½ teaspoon of Gum Arabic with ½ teaspoon of water in small container with a lid. This must be
refrigerated when not using.
Fine Artist brush - Have a several clean, dry, soft brushes to use for dusting colors.
Block of Styrofoam – at least 2” thick – used for drying flowers
Waxed paper Small wire cutters and Small needle nose pliers
Exacto Knife (craft knife) and Tweezers and Small scissors Small angled spatula Small amount of solid shortening (about ¼ cup)
Box or container to carry flowers home
Gum paste Recipe:
1 recipe of Royal Icing – made according to directions on package or container of meringue powder
4 level teaspoons of Tylose
Combine ingredients for royal icing and beat for 10 minutes. You do not want a dry, stiff royal icing, as this will make your gum paste too dry. If this is the case, add small amounts of water to soften icing before adding Tylose. (If icing is too soft, gum paste will be too sticky.) Add Tylose and beat for a couple of minutes more. Remove from mixer and knead well on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in airtight container. Gum paste can be used immediately, but is easier to work with if allowed to sit for 5 or 6 hours.
Instructor, Diane Gibbs, CMSA
One 2-Hour Session
Hydrangea Cutters Gum paste – use recipe below or use a mix. If using a mix, make gum paste at least 24 hours before class.
Wrap in plastic wrap and store in airtight container. Pre-made gum paste may also be used.
Gum paste modeling tools (Includes ball tool) Bring any tools that you like to use with your gum paste
Small rolling pin
Foam Pad for rolling and shaping flowers
Non-stick board for rolling gum paste
Wire - #24 and #26 gauge, cloth-covered
Green floral tape
Gum glue – can use Gum Arabic or egg white (water will work but will not be as strong) For Gum Arabic,
mix ½ teaspoon of Gum Arabic with ½ teaspoon of water in small container with a lid. This must be
refrigerated when not using.
Fine Artist brush - Have a several clean, dry, soft brushes to use for dusting colors.
Block of Styrofoam – at least 2” thick – used for drying flowers
Waxed paper Small wire cutters and Small needle nose pliers
Exacto Knife (craft knife) and Tweezers and Small scissors Small angled spatula Small amount of solid shortening (about ¼ cup)
Box or container to carry flowers home
Gum paste Recipe:
1 recipe of Royal Icing – made according to directions on package or container of meringue powder
4 level teaspoons of Tylose
Combine ingredients for royal icing and beat for 10 minutes. You do not want a dry, stiff royal icing, as this will make your gum paste too dry. If this is the case, add small amounts of water to soften icing before adding Tylose. (If icing is too soft, gum paste will be too sticky.) Add Tylose and beat for a couple of minutes more. Remove from mixer and knead well on a surface dusted with powdered sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in airtight container. Gum paste can be used immediately, but is easier to work with if allowed to sit for 5 or 6 hours.