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1. Making up the snowdrop components
Paul gets stuck in straight away with the time consuming part of this design, which is making all the different components for the snowdrops.
2. Making the leaves
Paul now cuts out the leaves, shapes them then adds to the wires.
3. Colouring the greens
It is now time to add colour and shading to the green elements of the snowdrops.
4. Covering the cake
Using a texturised mat Paul creates a winter wonderland effect on the sugarpaste before covering the cake.
5. Bringing it all together
Now its time for the magic to happen as Paul places the snowdrops onto the cake and adds those all important finishing touches.
6. Other Ideas
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7. Pro Lesson
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Sugar Snowdrops Cake Tutorial by Paul Bradford
If you are looking for a fast, effective, winter wedding or celebration cake, then this Sugar Snowdrops cake tutorial is just perfect. The snowdrop is a symbol of hope and the upcoming Spring time ahead, and is often the first flower to peak through the winter snows.
Join Paul as he takes you through the simple steps to achieve this very effective design.
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…
- Cover a tall cake with a wrapped moulded design
- Use simple cutters to create stunning snowdrops
- Construct the snowdrop flower heads
- Dust and wire the flowers and leaves into cute displays
- and lots, lots more
Snowdrop Flowers
Snowdrops are delicate and beautiful flowers that bloom in early spring, often before the snow has completely melted. They are a symbol of hope and new beginnings, and their arrival is a sure sign that warmer weather is on its way.
Characteristics
- Small, white, bell-shaped flowers
- Grow on slender stems
- Typically bloom in February and March
- Native to Europe and Asia
- Can be grown in gardens or containers
Care
- Plant snowdrops in well-drained soil in a sunny location
- Water regularly, but do not overwater
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth
Uses
- Snowdrops can be used in a variety of ways, including:
- Cut flowers
- Garden borders
- Containers
- Rock gardens
- Woodland gardens
Interesting Facts
- Snowdrops are one of the first flowers to bloom in spring.
- They are pollinated by bees and other insects.
- Snowdrops are poisonous to humans and animals if ingested.
- The snowdrop flower is the national flower of England.
- Snowdrops have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
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