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Welcome to the Basic Rose Class! In this lesson, Dara will show you how to pipe a beautiful buttercream rose in three distinct styles: Petal-by-Petal, Express Pipe, and Freestyle. We’ll begin with a quick overview of any prerequisite videos to watch, plus a rundown of the piping tips and tools you’ll need. Next, I’ll share 4 important tips (like tip position and petal length) to help you master smooth, lifelike petals. Then it’s time to dive into each rose style step by step—starting from the base and bud, all the way through inner, outer, and lower petals. Finally, we’ll cover how to remove, apply, or freeze your roses, and troubleshoot common issues like wavy petals or drooping edges. Use the chapter timestamps to navigate directly to each section, and get ready to pipe gorgeous roses with confidence!
In this class, I’ll teach you how to pipe a realistic buttercream rose bud three different ways, so you can jump in at the level you’re at. Applies to all levels of skill.
Just as every flower starts as a bud, so do piped roses. We’ll cover each of the three variations of a budding rose and the different tips used.
Wondering how to lighten up your Blooming Buttercream™? Get the lightest shade possible and even use this technique with Italian Meringue Buttercream.
Make the perfect deep red color for your next flower.
Make pastels and muted colors step-by-step in five easy-to-follow parts.
Learn how to make the shade combinations you need with only three colors.
Learn how to color match pinks! Understand the basics of buttercream coloring and dive into Dara's process for color matching.
In this class, you'll discover Dara's step-by-step process for matching buttercream colors. Get ready to level up your buttercream coloring skills with some fantastic coloring basics that will truly elevate your creations!
In this class, you'll learn how to get a rich, black buttercream. The best part? No excessive color use or black cocoa powder involved! So, you can say goodbye to that Oreo-like taste. Plus, we'll show you how to use acrylic discs to give your black cake a smooth buttercream finish and that sharp, professional buttercream edge!
In this class, you'll learn 5 techniques for coloring buttercream that'll make your piped flowers look like they were plucked straight from the ground!. By the end of this class, you'll be piping buttercream flowers so lifelike, you might have to remind yourself not to water them!
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By utilizing the color wheel and the three primary colors, you can discover the art of creating secondary and tertiary colors with ease.
We know that to truly be successful, you must master the business side of your craft. From pricing and branding to client management and growth strategies, this series guides you through building a sustainable business.
