dripping pearls

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When decorating with oversized sugar flowers, like this Bayahibe rose, little additional decoration is needed as you want to allow the blooms to naturally be center stage.

Ball sprinkles are a great way to add a little extra pop of design or color in an effortless way. Here they are positioned to resemble a dripping string of pearls. To make metallic hues, combine powder dye with a few drops of vodka in a bowl, add the sprinkles, and stir gently until the sprinkles are fully colored. Apply the sprinkles to a cake with tweezers for a deliberate design or simply toss them on for a more casual accent.

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To re-create this oversized Bayahibe rose, follow the instructions for making petals on wire on page 148, using light pink sugar paste. Here, I added extra petals to create a dramatically large rose.