What do you think of my gum paste peonies? I have been working on them the last couple of days. It is my second go with peonies and I must say that they look difficult to make, but they are quite easy to make.
It is the preparation of all the petals that takes time. I have used a lot of small foam pieces to keep all the petals in place while drying.
I have been thinking on giving them a little petal dust, but Im not sure? I think that I will have to make a little “test” peony to see how it looks.
Happy Caking!
Louise




















138 comments
Dreynolds560 says:
Oct 5, 2011
Any chance you could do a tutorial on your peonies? I have seen others and they aren’t as realistic as yours?
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Nov 13, 2011
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Whitney says:
Aug 17, 2011
I really wish you would show how you made it!
MaryPOC says:
Jul 4, 2011
Hi Louise! your peonies look great, just got these cutters and i’m looking forward to try them…i’m also really scared lol
Hope to see a tutorial on these from you soon.
Luzconect says:
Jun 3, 2011
They are awesome thanks for sharing your beautiful art. So, how do we make them?
Anonymous says:
Jun 5, 2011
There should be a link in the comments to a great tutorial.
flash says:
May 27, 2011
these are fabulous. will you be giving a tutorial on them?
Ivyt_1 says:
May 10, 2011
These peonies are my favorite flower. I will have to learn how to make them for my retirement party.
Carlie says:
Apr 15, 2011
these are beautiful!!! Do you have a tutorial or know of one to make these. I would definitely like to try making them.
Anonymous says:
May 22, 2011
No, I don’t have a tutorial but you can find one here: http://www.thecakerator.com/2010/08/gum-paste-peony-tutorial-part-1.html http://www.thecakerator.com/2010/09/gum-paste-peony-tutorial-part-2.html
Anonymous says:
Apr 9, 2011
You can make them months in advance. Just remember to keep them in a box placed in a dark place.
Fi says:
Apr 1, 2011
Incredible, amazing! You are brilliant.
Fi says:
Apr 1, 2011
Incredible, amazing! You are brilliant.
Hols says:
Mar 12, 2011
please please please do a tutorial. These are absolutely precious!
Chylasene says:
Mar 7, 2011
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Ritokas says:
Feb 18, 2011
Wow! I love! This Perfect!
Lcbytresye says:
Jan 30, 2011
i would love to see pics of step by step procedure
Helenthecakelady says:
Jan 27, 2011
I made some in white, with hints of green petal dust to go on a wedding cake for a family member, they looked beautiful with ivy, white filler flowers and diamant’e sprays.
Caroll says:
Jan 21, 2011
They are good, can you include the tutorial.
bridetobe says:
Jan 14, 2011
is there any way that you sell those?!
Anonymous says:
Jan 19, 2011
No, sorry.
Gerry says:
Oct 21, 2010
Peonies are my favourite flowers and these are beautiful, so much like the real thing. Thanks for all your tutorials too, they have given me lots of ideas.
Rachel says:
Oct 13, 2010
I love these! I’ve been looking everywhere for a gumpaste peony like this. Can you please post tutorials? Thank you!!
Rhonda says:
Sep 22, 2010
Amazing! I love everything you create!! You are the master of gum paste.
suray says:
Aug 4, 2010
They look amazing! I’ve been trying to find a tutorial… to make them for a birthday cake that I have.
Kastie says:
Aug 2, 2010
Stunning!!!!!!… and I am searching every site available to try and find a tutorial. Just wondering if you wired the petals?
Thanks
Katie
Cupcake Forum says:
Jul 25, 2010
Looks extremely complicated!
Heather says:
Jul 20, 2010
Wow!!! Theese are sooo beautiful, I have not been lucky enough to come across your site before, but I will be adding it to my favorites, your work is amazing
Feny says:
Jul 20, 2010
Dear Louise,
These Peonies are amazing! Beyond words….!!!
Please post the tutorial on how to create this magnificent flower soon..=) Thank you…
Cindy says:
Jun 26, 2010
I think they are absolutely fantastic!!
brozy says:
Jun 24, 2010
Those are unbelievable! So lovely.
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says:
Jun 22, 2010
Absolutely beautiful job with those intricate flowers! Peonies are my absolute fav! I found you by way of “Small Burst”, and am glad I stopped by. I’ve subscribed to your RSS. I’m pastry chef and cake artist (currently on hiatus). Love to see what talent is out there! Cheers! Jenn
Roxanna says:
Jun 21, 2010
All I can say is: I take my hat off to you! Congratulations! Beautiful work, Peonies are my favorite flowers and will love to make them like you do! I followed your and Fran’s tutorial on Large Roses and they came out awesome! Very glad I came across your site. Would love to hear your comments on mine http://www.amazinglydeliciousdesserts.com
Look forward to your tutorial on Peonies.
Regards,
Roxanna
Louise says:
Jun 20, 2010
Thank you everyone for your sweet comments. I will play a little with the petal dust. I am thinking on a tutorial but please be patience. It takes time, with the photos and writing. So I cant say when there will be a tutorial ready.
Gabby: Did your cutters come with instructions? Mine did. But I ended up just placing the petals the way that I liked.
Jennifer: Try and just start with the more “simple” flowers like Sweet peas, roses and carnations. The book you mention is a really good one so do open it.
Kimberly: I think so too. Yes, I do know Sweetopia, just dont know why it wasn’t on my list? But I have added it now.
Rebecca: I think each row took about 10 petals.
Alessandra: I cant say when the tutorial will be ready. It takes time, with the photos and writing.
Jackie P: Its the Pink color by Sugar Flair a UK brand. Im not sure where to find it in the US?
Sarah: Tak, Jeg køber for det meste min fondant og jeg bruger den fra KageButikken. Dog tilsætter jeg noget past.æggehvide og tylose + lidt Crisco når jeg laver blomster som roser og de her pæoner. Er det alm mindre blomster og figure mm bruger jeg blot fondant og lidt tylose.
jenny: Yes, Jackie makes some beautiful flowers. Love her site
Jany: I used the ones from Colette Peters. But many brands makes peony cutters.
Cassidy says:
Jun 19, 2010
i could have sworn those were real at first glance
Gitte says:
Jun 18, 2010
So beautiful and I hope you will post a tutorial for this
Winnie says:
Jun 17, 2010
Absolutely beautiful! Will you post a tutorial for this?
Office furniture file cabinets says:
Jun 17, 2010
Beautiful Peonies…I need a tutorial. How long did it take to prepare the petals? I think if you put the petal dust on them they would look great in my opinion!
Leslea says:
Jun 17, 2010
Really lovely.
kelly cullinane says:
Jun 17, 2010
Hi Louise,
These are so beautiful, they would look stunning on any cake…Are you planning on doing a tutorial on them or do you know where there is a good one to follow…I have tried to google it but they all seem so complicated.
Well done once again::))
Jany says:
Jun 16, 2010
They look beautiful! What cutters did you use and where did you purchase them from?
Brandy says:
Jun 16, 2010
Gorgeous Peonies. Thanks for sharing.
Will this eventually become a Tutorial
Deah says:
Jun 16, 2010
Love them! Can we have a tutorial please??
Stephanie Ann says:
Jun 16, 2010
STUNNING!! Absolutely perfect replica’s of the flower.
Well done!
Sarah says:
Jun 15, 2010
Too, too beautiful! I love peonies and these are PERFECT specimens!
I hope you put up a tutorial of this
Gorgeous!
Lindsey says:
Jun 14, 2010
These are fabulous!!!
Diana says:
Jun 14, 2010
Absolutely lovely!
MyDiwa says:
Jun 14, 2010
They’re gorgeous. I do think a little petal dust at the edges would bring them out more and give them that little extra edge, but they really are lovely.
jenny says:
Jun 14, 2010
Very pretty, I recently had a class with jackie butler of petalsweet cakes, and she does wonderful peonies. I hope to learn soon! I think her flowers are so realistic because of the way she colors them, so I’d say go ahead with the petaldust!
Megan says:
Jun 14, 2010
Oh, so, SO lovely!! Please post a tutorial!!
Naomi says:
Jun 14, 2010
Wow. Those look amazing! I’m crossing my fingers a tutorial will follow.
Hannah says:
Jun 14, 2010
I second everybody else… PLEASE PLEASE do a tutorial!
Ana María García says:
Jun 14, 2010
Very nice, they look perfect, tutorial please,
Angela Thomaz says:
Jun 14, 2010
So lovely! Please Please Please do a tutorial.
Heather Ozee says:
Jun 14, 2010
Your site has very helpful tips for the cookies I plan to make in the coming weeks. Thanks!
Jin says:
Jun 14, 2010
looks amazing!!!
Elisa says:
Jun 14, 2010
Only a word: FANTASTIC!
I love your work every time!
Kisses, Eli
Catherine Bedson says:
Jun 14, 2010
Absolutely beautiful, thank you for everything you share with us I have learnt so much and am so inspired by you.
Sarah says:
Jun 14, 2010
Hej Louise
Kan godt se i skriver på engelsk, men nu er det at jeg er en hat til at skrive på engelsk, kan godt læse det. Håber det okay jeg skriver på dansk.
Hold da op hvor er den bare flot, det må ha taget sin tid.
Vil høre om du selv laver din fondant? Hvis du køber den, hvor køber du den så fra? Vil rigtig gerne igang med at modellere og lave fine blomster, har prøvet med fondant indæltet med tylosepulver, men syns bare ikke det er så godt, det ligner jo næsten modelervoks du bruger
Er total fan af din side
misbah says:
Jun 14, 2010
wow they are so delicate and beutiful, helt vild flotte. tutorial please,
Bianca says:
Jun 14, 2010
So so beautiful!
Mary Beth says:
Jun 14, 2010
Dust them! and show us a dusted on next to an undusted one. I would love a tutorial also!
Dana Marcus says:
Jun 14, 2010
They are beautiful!!! I am dying to make peonies – please make a tutorial
Jackie P says:
Jun 14, 2010
I would like to know what shade of colour you used for the peonies, and the roses on the Cath kidston inspired cake? Its a lovely colour.
***Also thanks for the reply to my JMR recipe. Have done the Wilton’s recipe, works out well but thought JMR’s was easier to make. If you do at any time figure out an easier recipe and method please let me know. Thanks
Jackie P says:
Jun 14, 2010
Dear Louise,
It looks just beautiful, cant wait to turn it out….with your tutorial as a guide. All that I have tried out from your website, have turned out exactly as promised and peonies are one that I have always wanted to try out, but never did !! Will keep my eyes peeled for the tutorial. Thanks as always, for all you do.
Carmen Quinquilla says:
Jun 14, 2010
I love the….they look amazing!!! Congratulations…..
Mon says:
Jun 14, 2010
Beautiful!! I love them!
Baking is my Zen says:
Jun 14, 2010
This is my favorite flower. You’ve nailed it. Beautiful!
Carmen
Michele says:
Jun 13, 2010
Just perfect Louise! I have been thinking about gumpaste peonies just as my real ones have bloomed. Thank you for sharing these!
hitch says:
Jun 13, 2010
Wow they are beautiful, well done.
Alison says:
Jun 13, 2010
ugh…
I misspelled Beautiful
Blog fail
Alison says:
Jun 13, 2010
How BEATIFUL
imera says:
Jun 13, 2010
I could definitely see this on a cake for my son, if they were blue or mixed with other blue flowers.
They are amazing, so detailed.
Kathy Fowler says:
Jun 13, 2010
Beautiful! I wish I had your talent!
kouky says:
Jun 13, 2010
c’est superbe!! je suis en admiration devant tant de délicatesse!!
Marsha says:
Jun 13, 2010
Stunning! Not too shabby for only your second try – ha ha! You are an artist!
Shannon says:
Jun 13, 2010
They are so pretty!!!! they would look spectacular on a cake! Man, i wanna try now!
isabel says:
Jun 13, 2010
Well done. Very nice.
Isabel
Todor says:
Jun 13, 2010
I’m a artistic person and what is visible- wonderfull flower….! Best regards!
WishTrish says:
Jun 13, 2010
These are breathtaking! They look so time consumptive, but I LOVE them! I watch your blog and read it always, but I have yet to have ever done any gumpaste in my life. These make me want to learn and master it. BEAUTIFUL!!!
Clabby says:
Jun 13, 2010
Absolutely love them. Hope you plan to add these to your tutorials – would love to give these a go.
Susana says:
Jun 13, 2010
Please make a tutorial! I so wanna try and do them. Really beatyfull!!
liselotte says:
Jun 13, 2010
THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
Rosa says:
Jun 13, 2010
You are truly Gifted! My daughter(9) and I just love your website and tutorials. You have been such an inspiration to her. She looks forward to every tutorial, and very eager to try them. Thank you for being such an inspiration to her! Your work is full of talent, gracefulness, patience, and love. Just what every little one needs to be taught, so that they too can see the value of creativity, and sharing their gifts with others.
Thank you!
Mila says:
Jun 13, 2010
Beautifull,believe me they are BEAUTIFULL.
Great work……………
Susie's Homemade says:
Jun 13, 2010
They look fantastic!!!
Penny says:
Jun 13, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous! Would love to dabble with the gum paste. How motivating. Tutorial would be appreciated!
lyzzie says:
Jun 13, 2010
Hi Louise I look your peonies and she beatiful. PLis you send the recipe for make flower
Jennifer says:
Jun 13, 2010
I am loving these Peonies. I do not get orders for many flowers and I just love seeing the flowers on the cakes in the magazine. Maybe I should spend more of my down time on making flowers and increase my skills in that area. Beautiful job.
Ruth says:
Jun 13, 2010
OMG! They are gorgeous! Hopefully you will have a tutorial for these.
Patricia says:
Jun 13, 2010
These are the best I’ve seen so far. WOW!! They are incredible.
Patricia says:
Jun 13, 2010
These are the best I’ve so far. WOW!!
Mari's Cakes says:
Jun 13, 2010
Beautiful and delicate! You are surely blessed!
Ellen says:
Jun 13, 2010
Absolutely Gorgeous!! : )
Juanita says:
Jun 13, 2010
Simply Beautiful!!
Ali Cakes says:
Jun 13, 2010
Suggestion: Use different tones of pink like you would see in nature.
Kate from Oz says:
Jun 13, 2010
TUTORIAL PLEASE! <3 they are so so so pretty! My fave flower too! Awesomeness as usual.
Angela says:
Jun 13, 2010
I just love them they are my favorite flowers, I or WE all would like to know how you make them…and what you use to make them please!!!!!!!! God bless you hands…
Lisa says:
Jun 13, 2010
Beautiful!
MHills02 says:
Jun 13, 2010
These are fabulous. I love your work
Marsha says:
Jun 13, 2010
Georgeous!
Anonymous says:
Jun 13, 2010
Hi Louise!
Those turned out great!!! I’ve always found though…as pretty as they can be without dusting, the dust really brings them to life. Test on a scrap piece of paste. You even can ever so subtly skim the edges in like a plum shade. They are gorgeous…
Jennifer – Sugar Delites
Alessandra says:
Jun 13, 2010
I need this tutorial, I have a last minute request wedding cake and these peonies are just perfect on them… please please please, I will pay whatever you want!!!!!!you have such a unique and clean taste to your art. Brava
Nutmeg says:
Jun 13, 2010
WOW!! My real life plant peonies are just finishing their blooming and yours look EXACTLY like them!! Such great work! One word — TUTORIAL!!!
Helen B says:
Jun 13, 2010
Wow! These are amazing. They are my favourite flower and you’ve really done them justice!
Anne says:
Jun 13, 2010
They’re beautiful, you’ve done a great job. Hope you post the tutorial, I’d love to try to make them.
dragonflyroses says:
Jun 13, 2010
Wow …there amazing!!! You do such beautiful work. Your gumpaste peonies look just like my pink ones that are in full bloom right now!
Maya says:
Jun 13, 2010
Faboulous!
dina says:
Jun 13, 2010
what! No directions??? Pretty please!
yael says:
Jun 13, 2010
Truly amazing!
Amber says:
Jun 13, 2010
Absolutely gorgeous!
Amy says:
Jun 13, 2010
Absolutely beautiful, wondering we’d have the luck to get a tutorial of it -:)
April says:
Jun 13, 2010
Oh my goodness, those are amazing! You have to do a tutorial on this!!
Rebecca says:
Jun 13, 2010
Goodness, just stunning. How many petals did it take?
Bowden says:
Jun 13, 2010
Amazing, hope io can get that good to LOL
Bowden says:
Jun 13, 2010
Oh My Lord they look so real, COngrads,
been workingon learning cake decorating myself, havent really tryed guumpaste yet, but want to , please feel free to see my cakes on my blog , Thanks again for sharing your beautifull work
Kimberly says:
Jun 13, 2010
Peonies are my favourite flower. They turned out great. I think a little dust would be perfect. I noticed you have a lot of sites that you follow, do you know of Sweetopia.net?
Kaija says:
Jun 13, 2010
Wau! They look amazing. Very good work
Laury says:
Jun 13, 2010
Oh my!!! They are wonderful!!! I have been wanting to make peonies but can’t seem to get them right. Will you be posting a tutorial on how to make them?
Jennifer says:
Jun 13, 2010
Beautiful! I’m just beginning to teach myself sugar flowers. Okay, to be fair, just the 5 blossom flowers but I have the Simplifying Sugar Flowers books – just too scared to crack it open yet. LOL
Abbey Rice says:
Jun 12, 2010
Stunning! Peonies are my favorite flower!
Gabby says:
Jun 12, 2010
They’re amaaaaaaaaazing! I’ve been wondering about peonies because they are beautiful flowers. I actually have the Colette Peters peony cutters on my GlobalSugarArt wishlist, lol. Pleeeeeeeeease post a tutorial. You write really easy to understand ones with great pictures.
Viv says:
Jun 12, 2010
They look beautiful, would never have known it was only your second attempt. You truly are very talented when it comes to working with fondant!
Louise says:
Jun 12, 2010
Thank you for the comments. Peonies are so HOT at the moment. I seem them on cakes almost everywhere. There may be a tutorial on them.
For any questions on which cutter I used: Mine was from Colette Peters. But there are alot of great peony cutters out there in the cake decorating shops.
Monika: Love your tutorial. Very similar to the way I did mine
Cindi says:
Feb 1, 2011
Hi,beautiful flowers. I am just beginning to master the art of the peonie. I love that there are different varieties. Magnolias are also a favorite. I just purchased a peony cutter set from global sugar art.
Monika says:
Jun 12, 2010
Wonderful peonies! I also fell in love with peonies and made a tutorial on my blog
On the lower right side is the google translator…
It seems, peonies are in the moment very popular flowers in the sugar world
Lena says:
Jun 12, 2010
Beautiful!
Maybe the most beautiful gum paste flowers I’ve seen.
Jenny Tan says:
Jun 12, 2010
They are beautiful!!!! Will you make it into a tutorial some day?? You are so talented.
Linda Vandermeer says:
Jun 12, 2010
They look perfect as they are without any petal dust. Lovely.
Maria says:
Jun 12, 2010
They look beautiful. How did you make them?
Signe says:
Jun 12, 2010
just perfect and simply beautiful – like all your other work
Anette says:
Jun 12, 2010
Hello Louise. I love them. Very very pretty.:)
Marianne says:
Jun 12, 2010
They look perfect to me!
Betsy @JavaCupcake says:
Jun 12, 2010
I grow peonies in our yard and they were my mom’s favorite! Those turned out fantastic!!!!
<3 Betsy
Jennefer says:
Jun 12, 2010
Wow!!! Those are amazing. I’m in awe of your talent!
christina says:
Jun 12, 2010
They look perfect! What kind of cutter did you use?
Gr. Christina
Lora says:
Jun 12, 2010
There are just incredible…I want to put them in a vase!
Tara@JustDevineStyle says:
Jun 12, 2010
Wow! They look so beautiful! You are truly an artist. I am so impressed with all you do. Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring others.