Autumn is blustering away and the ruddy colours are coming in. One of my favourites at this time of year are the sunflowers that are still going strong. I love the variety “Ruby Eclipse” for its bicolour blooms of a deep ruby burgundy and soft buttery caramel.
One of my 1-1 students requested to make sunflowers the other day so I thought it was time I filmed a tutorial for them too. They are really very simple to make if you take care with your drying times. You can also vary the number of petals depending on the size of your flower. For smaller flowers (and less petals), simply create a smaller centre. The centre and overall size of sunflowers vary greatly in nature so this tutorial is very adaptable.
Below are a list of the tools and materials that I have used (or very similar) in this tutorial. By all means you do not need to use the exact same but the list serves as a guide. You can find links on where to purchase them too in case you need to source them.
Tools
Ball tool
Celpad or flower pad https://amzn.to/3R0DQv4
Veining board https://amzn.to/4n7tmLk
Dahlia cutter (I have used one that is 4.6cm x 2cm)
Dahlia veiner (petal E) https://tidd.ly/3VN8NHR
Calyx cutters https://amzn.to/46qxKhm
Rolling pin https://amzn.to/4gpmA0U
Pliers https://amzn.to/3GPycIG
No. 2 piping nozzle https://amzn.to/46nde0W
Embroidery scissors https://amzn.to/463QPH9
Round cookie cutters https://amzn.to/4n1MY3c
Foam drying pad https://amzn.to/3RboOWA
Wire cutters https://amzn.to/38RNno9
Paintbrushes https://amzn.to/47KjYZk
Dehydrator (optional) – info on different ones available and a buying guide here https://thebotanicalcakestudio.com/using-a-dehydrator-for-sugar-flowers
Materials
Batch of homemade Flower paste
Cornflour duster
White vegetable fat / shortening
Egg white
Florist tape – green https://tidd.ly/3J7HnqG
Wires – 20 gauge https://amzn.to/3PEUYJv + 26 gauge https://amzn.to/3IkXuU7 + 18 gauge https://amzn.to/3Iqs8eV
Dust colours – I have used Burgundy, Yellow, Chocolate, Black and Autumn Green
I hope you love this quick and easy sunflower tutorial as much as I enjoyed creating it! Please do leave a comment or tag me on instagram @thebotanicalcakestudio to share your creations.
As always, happy flowering my lovelies!
Clare x
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Clare x
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