Is Beau Flowerpaste edible?

How should I store my sugar flowers once made?

How long does it take to dry out?

How is Beau Flowerpaste best stored?

I want to modify the colour of Beau Flowerpaste. Can I use dust colours?

Is Beau Flowerpaste edible?

Yes. Our Flowerpaste contains only edible colourings and can by used for lettering/modelling. If you enhance the colour even if the colourings are listed as ‘non-toxic’ we recommend you remove this from the cake before cutting.

How should I store my sugar flowers once made?

Ideally in a warm dry place with low humidity, the airing cupboard has ideal conditions.

How long does the paste take to dry?

This does depend on atmospheric conditions and also the size of your flower / project. We recommend that you leave you flowers to dry overnight. Please see our recommendations below if you live in a more humid environment.

If you are using Beau Flowerpaste where humidity is present, firstly roll out and cut a test piece of the Flowerpaste and leave to dry out 24hours. If it has not hardened to your requirements then you can add gum trag, cmc, tylose powder to the Flowerpaste, knead well in and leave to mature for 24 hours.

How is Beau Flowerpaste best stored?

When you have finished using the product pop it back into the tub ensuring the lid is on. Or place inside your own airtight container until you need it again. Store away from direct sunlight and at a recommended temperature of 20c. The product can be frozen and does not change its consistency, BUT it must be defrosted at room temperature before using.

Can I use dust?

Yes: If you wish to add colour to our paste then we recommend that you use the ‘White’ paste. Brilliant white has white colour added and is ideal for any project you wish to dust. Once dusted sugar flowers can be lightly steamed, giving excellent vibrant results. We recommend that these items are removed from the cake before cutting as the dusts & colours may not be edible.