What could be more festive than a red poinsettia spray?

I promised in November I would create a video on how I created my realistic poinsettias, with Christmas Eve 7 days away this is

the perfect time.

Poinsettias have become a staple during the holiday season,

the plant is sold every year, and most homes have a few.

It has become a family tradition to design a special cake that represents the season.

The poinsettias above will adorn our christmas cake this year.

 Poinsettia Spray:

The centre are the flowers and buds!

Equipment:

• 33, 30, 28 and 26 gauge white wire
• Fine needle nose pliers
• Embroidery scissors
• Wire cutters
• Fine groved needle nose pilers
• Green floral tape
• Art brushes, (http://bit.ly/1KLwAN1)
• Fresh mat
• A-ceto knife
• Jem poinsettia cutters or global sugar
• Foam board, (http://bit.ly/1ZcyWMD)
• Ball tool
• Poinsettia bract and leaf veiner, (http://bit.ly/1NCuLQN)
• Dresden tool, (http://bit.ly/1TtXprZ)
• Groove board, (http://bit.ly/1L6KRC7)
• Flower paste/fondant rolling pin
• Steamer, optional

Materials:

• 120 guauge thread
• Petal dust: Vine, Forest,Ruby, Poinsettia red, Aubergine, and Sunflower
• Sugartex, mimosa
• Flower paste, red,(http://bit.ly/1kMZ9B9)
• -flower paste
• Food paste, (http://bit.ly/1kMZ9B9)
• -Spruce
• Egg white/ glue

I find if you dust your bracts and centre while still pliable the colour pops and has depth.

Although I chose red, white poinsettias are an elegant choice!

Once the paste has dried completely steam your poinsettias.

Watch the video below to see how I created the poinsettias.

Once you have poinsettias made you can save them for the next year.

Wrap in foam and place in an box.

Happy Holidays!