How To Make Gumpaste Butterfly ( with video tutorial )

Make this butterflies few days before you use so they have time to set and dry.

Roll out the white gumpaste thinly(1mm).

Grease the cutter with shortening,

place onto the paste and press firmly

Remove the excess paste

Place the butterflies onto a former to dry

I use a folded piece of card

Painting butterfly with small brush.

Let dry thoroughly 

Dusting with pearl luster dust powder