How to Make a Gum Paste Rose

By Michelle Anderson, About.com Guide

Do the same with a third similar sized prepared petal taking care to produce realistic looking results. This size rose can also be used on a cake as a variation. To create the larger roses cut out another set of three petals using a larger cutter. Prepare these petals and attach them onto the small rose. Always insert the finished roses, no matter the size, from buds to large blooms into the Styrofoam block to dry completely.