Yesterday I helped my sister Petro make these light green fondant bows for a wedding cupcake order. I used lily petal cutters to make the shapes, and some confectionary glue to keep it together while it dried.
Tools used:
Lily cutters in 2 sizes.
Paintbrush and confectioners glue
Shell and blade tool
Ball tool
Roller.
Here are the steps:
Cut out 3 small petal shapes and 2 large petal shapes.
Using the small cutter, cut one of the 3 small pieces into an almond shape. This will be the middle knot/ tie piece for the bow.
Score all 5 pieces using a shell tool. These will be the ribbon creases.
Cut the blunt ends of the 4 bow parts straight.
Place the tie piece upside down and spread a layer of glue on.
Place the 2 large cutouts upside down on the middle tie piece, points facing inward.
Using the tip of the small cutter, cut a nick out of the tail pieces to create the V cut.
Pinch and place the tail end of the ribbon as well as the bow 'bunny ears'
Press down with ball tool.
- Shape the bow so that it lays in a more 'bowlike' way.
- Tuck the tail piece over the ribbon knot.
Fold the top down and tuck between the ribbon 'legs'.
Completed back and front view.
Adjust the bow again if needed and set aside to dry.
I'm pleased with the way they turned out. Hope the bride liked them too.
Have a good weekend!
Lizelle