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Ranunculus, which do you think is best one?

Poll Results: Which ranunculus do you think is best?

 
  • 33% (9)
    Ranunculus A
  • 18% (5)
    Ranunculus B
  • 44% (12)
    Ranunculus C
  • 3% (1)
    None of the above, start over
27 Total Votes  
post #1 of 17
7/10/11 at 2:23pm
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Hi! I finished my first try making ranunculus. I need just one for an upcoming wedding cake and can't decide which I like best or if I should start over. Please help me with HONEST feedback! Let me know which you like best or if I should just start over. If you think I need to start over, please let me know why (too open, too ruffly, etc.). I based them more on Sharon Zambito's seen here http://sugaredblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/grapsicle-buttercream-and-red.html than on Jacqueline Butler's tighter ones in this picture http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-maDKYiFfeDk/TYqj7YFsRNI/AAAAAAAABFs/PFMeQwm-8KE/s1600/Topper%2Bclose%2Bup.JPG.

So, Ranunculus A, B, C or none of the above?
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post #2 of 17
7/10/11 at 2:27pm
We need a button for ALL OF THE ABOVE! They are all lovely Elcee.

Remember that we are our own worst critics. Any of those would be perfect for a wedding cake.

Kristy
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post #3 of 17
7/10/11 at 2:33pm
I agree a combination of all three will give you a more dynamic look instead of just one type of flower... I like all three.
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post #4 of 17
7/10/11 at 2:36pm
I can't pick one. They are all pretty.
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post #5 of 17
7/10/11 at 2:59pm
I don't like B, not enough petals or too open. I personally like a tighter one, but I seeing where you are going with it, I think A and C are wonderful.
(And I am not speaking from experience, ranunculus have just started to come "in" around here, so I haven't made them yet.)
Good job!
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post #6 of 17
7/10/11 at 3:03pm
If I had to choose I would say I like A the best. C is the next one I would go with. I tend to compare things to how they would look as fresh flowers since I have a background in greenhouse management and horticulture. I think you did a lovely job and your cake is going to be gorgeous with such nice flowers!
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post #7 of 17
7/10/11 at 6:23pm
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Thanks for all the nice words, everyone, and the opinions! I had been leaning towards A but C seems to be the overwhelming choice so far.

cr8zchpr, the design doesn't allow for using more than one. If I could use all 3 I would, I'm just having a hard time choosing just one; it's hard to pick a favorite icon_rolleyes.gif!

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post #8 of 17
7/10/11 at 7:17pm
I think they are pretty, but not what I've seen before. Usully they are tight with maybe a little furling on the outer layers of petals. The very center of C is spot on. So if you stick with that with them gradually coming out loose as the layers expand with not a lot of the frill. I always think of an opening cabbage. Does that make sense? And I'm just giving you my honest opinion like you asked for. Also, google some images.
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post #9 of 17
7/11/11 at 6:13am
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QTCakes1, I know what you mean. Problem was, there are so many versions of the flower that came up when I googled them that I was overwhelmed (some of them did look like the ones I ultimately made). I then searched for gumpaste versions and a tutorial and combined a lot of what I had found into one flower. I am considering trying one more with that very tight, non-ruffled look (if I can achieve it icon_smile.gif) a la the Petalsweet version.

Thanks!
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post #10 of 17
7/11/11 at 6:25am
Oh you can achieve it! Look at the ones you did so far! Beautiful. icon_smile.gif
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post #11 of 17
7/11/11 at 6:44am
what a foolish question..they are all beautiful! plus, people who aren't around cakes a lot or make them themselves, would be impressed by any of them!
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post #12 of 17
7/11/11 at 6:45am
C, is the one....yes definately go with C, icon_smile.gif
Why does something that can be so troublesome, be so calming at the same time?!?!?!?!
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Why does something that can be so troublesome, be so calming at the same time?!?!?!?!
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post #13 of 17
7/11/11 at 6:57am
I like C the best.
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post #14 of 17
7/11/11 at 10:10am
Thread Starter 
OK, I did a fourth flower this morning...I don't think it's as pretty as the others but I do think it's more realistic. It's not dusted or steamed yet so please bear that in mind! As long as the dusting looks good I think I'll go
with this one. I'll keep the other for either my mom's or my daughter's birthday cake as they both love them. Thanks everyone for all your input icon_biggrin.gif

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Thanks again!
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post #15 of 17
7/11/11 at 2:00pm
i think the last one is the one that actually looks most like a ranunculus. the others are beautiful flowers, but i think thinning out the petals and keeping the shape and tightness of the last one would be the most realistic.
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