A special cake with gumpaste flowers adds a wonderful artistic touch.If you are going to make these sugar clay flowers by hand, you need to store them properly so that they don't get cold before the big day.The same shape and colour can be maintained by gumpaste flowers that have been properly stored.
Step 1: When putting flowers together, make sure the petals are as thin as possible.
Thicker rolls of gumpaste can take a long time to dry and so it's best to keep your storage in mind when constructing your blooms and keep the flower petals as thin as you can.Press firmly on the petals with a rolling pin.
Step 2: Allow the flowers to dry for 24 hours.
It's important to dry the flowers completely because even the smallest amount of damp air can ruin gumpaste flowers.To dry flowers, place them on a baking sheet or paper towel.A dark shelf in a dry room is the best place to dry your flowers.This is a damp environment so don't put them in the fridge.If you want to keep flowers out in the open, put them in a box.
Step 3: Don't touch the flowers with your fingers during the drying process.
When waiting for the gumpaste flowers to dry, it is tempting to touch them to see how dry they are, but this can ruin their shape and colour, and destroy all your hard work.It's possible that your fingers are dirty or hot.Give the flowers time to dry on their own and try to resist temptation.Pick up the flowers using a paper towel or tissue if you need to move them.
Step 4: There is a clear lid on the container.
The best place to keep gumpaste flowers is in a plastic container with a lid.It's a good idea to have a clear container so you can check on your flowers from time to time.It's a good idea to use a basic Tupperware container for your flowers.
Step 5: Adding padding and drying packs will make the flowers safe and dry.
When in storage, bubble wrap is important to keep delicate flower petals safe from injury.You can use paper towels if you don't have bubble wrap.If you don't know if the flowers are dry, or if you live in a humid area, you can add silica gel packs to keep the water out.If you don't have silica packs, you can put a piece of white bread inside the container with the flowers.
Step 6: Place the container in a dry place.
The gumpaste flowers could be ruined by too much light.The flowers can take on flavours from food in the fridge and freezer, so don't put them there.
Step 7: It is a good idea to check the flowers at least once a week.
You should keep a close eye on your gumpaste flowers while they are in storage to make sure they don't get damaged.It would be worse if they were allowed to decorate a wedding cake just before the big day.If anything goes wrong in storage, give yourself time to make more.
Step 8: The flowers should be separate from the cake to be safe.
It is best to assemble everything at the venue on the day if the gumpaste flowers are destined for a wedding or special event cake.You don't have to worry about the flowers falling off the cake or being damaged in transit.A padded storage box can help keep your flowers safe.