Fondant Poinsettia

You will need:

• Modelling fondant (or alternative)
• Small, medium and large calyx cutters
• Red food colour paste (not required if you have red modelling paste)
• Green food colour paste (not required if you have green modelling paste)
• Gold or silver food colour paste, you can use white if you cant get gold or silver
• Rolling pin
• Ball tool with large ball
• Forming cup
• Cornflour for rolling out
• Small star shape cutter or small daisy cutter
• Water or edible glue and
• a brush 

Step 1: Roll out fondant and cut

• Roll out green fondant and cut two using largest cutter
• Roll out red fondant and cute two medium and two small

• Always cover your fondant to stop it hardening
• Add one green shape to the forming cup.

• Next, add a dab of water or edible glue to the centre, then add the second green shape with its points in the space left by the bottom layer.
• Using the same process as before, add the two medium sized shapes on top of the green - remembering each time to rotate the top shape slightly so it fills the gap between petals of the layer below.

• Again, the same process with the smallest red shapes

Step 3: Add a small star or daisy shape

• Cut out your white star, or colour your fondant with the gold and cut out.
• Before you add it to your flower, with your large ball tool, gently press all the layers together. A dab of water or glue, then add the star

• Last but not least, use a small amount of modelling paste, roll into a small ball, add a drop of water or glue to centre then drop the small balls into centre of your flower.
• Alternatively, you can add a shop bought edible decorative ball

Step 4: Allow to dry

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