Roses are by far the most popular flowers on a wedding cake. With practice they are easy to make and have a big impact. I almost always started with white gum paste as the colors are so easily applied after they are dry. (Red and dark flowers an exception) Using a gum paste is simple because it sets and holds its shape. A set of 4 different Rose petal cutters will give you the gradient required from bud to outer petal. Most people prefer to mount their Roses on florist wire to make them easier to handle. For lessons on how to make your own sugar flowers, you can see Karen Hill at Wedding Cake Art Sydney http://weddingcakeart.com.au/
