Flower / Leaf Modeling Tool
Name of the mystery tool
Flower / Leaf Modeling Tool
What does a Flower / Leaf Modeling Tool do?
This modelling tool is ideal for use with a wide range of edible and non-edible materials, including sugar paste (rolled fondant), flower paste gum paste), marzipan or craft clays.
Add simple but effective detail to enhance your cakes, flowers and models. Ideal to use with a foam pad.
It is perfect for the shaping and veining of petals and leaves.
The larger end has a wide curved edge to add a curl to the edge or round a petal.
The second side is thinner and comes to a point, and is great for adding lines and texture to petals.
The flower shaper is also referred to as a Dresden Tool. Use the back of the tool to smooth and flute the paste; also ideal for cutting a wide-shaped veining on leaves and flowers. The leaf shaper is perfect for creating fine detail on leaves and flowers.
Dimension: 167mm (6.6”)
PME tool number: 10
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Have I used the Flower / Leaf Modeling Tool? Do I need it?
Yes, I use it when making fondant flowers or modelling fondant shapes, animals etc.
Do I use it every day?
I don’t use it every day, but when I am working with fondant, this tool, as well as the rest of the set, comes out, so I have them all at arm’s reach if I want to grab one of them to try.
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