This is one of my favorite ways to make a pine tree. Very fast and simple, plus it's quite realistic looking.
Tutorial #2:
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Pretty cool pine tree... huh! |
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You'll need green fondant shaped into a cone, a stick (you could use other things like a thick skewer, a paint brush handle, etc.), and a pair of small scissors. |
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Push the stick into the bottom of the cone. This will make much it easier to tilt and turn the cone without smashing it with your fingers. |
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A trick I learned from Lorraine McKay ( a fabulous sugar artist) is to use scissors that have curved ends. This makes cutting little snips into the fondant much easier. |
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Start at the top and cut small little snips into the cone. (I'm not really left handed, but trying to take pictures with my left hand was impossible! lol) |
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As you work your way down the tree, try to stagger the cuts so they don't line up. |
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It take a little patience, but keep working your way down until you've finished the tree. |
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Now take your finger an gently brush the edges of the points upward. This really makes it come to life! |
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There you go... you've successfully finished another tree. Now go add a little snow and a few decoration and you've got an awesome looking Christmas tree!!! No Charlie Brown "stuff " with this one. ;)
Love your different christmas tree tutorials! I think this one is my favorite ;)
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ReplyDeleteAll of your trees are amazing, well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your Christmas tree tutorials. I went with tree number two and it turned out great. When i cut the leaves they went all wispy, which made it look very life like.
ReplyDeleteMy cake decorations - tree, with the help of your tutorial
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Not as nice like yours, but good enough for first time.
Thx for tutorial.
Superb Khushbooji
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