Autumn Maple leaf tutorial

Mame's Maple Leaf Instructions

Mame Recckio Wolfe-1/05/09

Maple Leaves:

1. Color gumpaste w/Ivory gel color
Ivory gumpaste takes Fall colors more naturally

2. Roll out gumpaste thin on flat side of CelBoard.

3. Lightly dust CelBoard with 50/50 Mix [Confectioners’ sugar/Cornstarch]

4. Cut out various sizes of Maple Leaves

5. Vein leaves using Maple/Grape leaf veiner

6. Using CelPin, soften edges – right side of leaf down

7. Slightly pinch along center vein

8. Place on gently crumbled foil squares to dry naturally

9. Dust in various Fall colors of petal dust [Brick/Golden/Kiwi/Pumpkin/Red]

Mame's Custom Made Petal Dusts

10. Steam

Leaves can also be wired
1. Follow above instructions but roll gumpaste out on grooved side of CelBoard

2. Turn board over
3. Lightly dust board

4. Place gumpaste on board and cut out Maple Leaf

5. Dip 26 gauge wire into gumpaste glue and insert into central vein

6. Vein with ridge-side up on veiner

7. Soften edges – vein side down
8. Allow to dry on foil squares
9. Cover wires with green or brown floral tape
10. Dust with petal dust
11. Steam

Mame's Autumn Leaves

Tutorial was created by Mame Recckio Wolfe-1/05/09-all rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced without the permission of the author.

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