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Fondant Frog and Lily Flowers and Leaves step by step

Here how I made a fondant frog on a lily pad, with natural colours (spirulina for green and berries for red).
No words, just images, but feel free to ask questions :-)


Photos (et all) by Alessandra Zecchini ©































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More flowers, tutorial with royal icing



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  1. Medifast CouponsOctober 26, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    Adorable, what a great little frog. You did a beautiful job on the lily and the pad, wish I had the talent. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Lazaro CooksOctober 26, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    That is gorgeous. Executed perfectly. You have such a delicate touch.

    Two thumbs way up!

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  3. AlessandraOctober 26, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Ciao! Wow! This is so amazing! Great job!!

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  4. Jayanthy KumaranOctober 26, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    wow...brilliant job..u r very talented dear...:)

    cheers,
    Jay

    Tasty Appetite

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  5. AlessandraOctober 26, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Frogs are among my favourite animals ;-)

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  6. ZoeOctober 26, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Like your tutorial with the frog fondant sculpture! Your blog is very interesting and I'm happy to follow you for more food ideas :D

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  7. ManuOctober 26, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    Ciao! What a wonerful blog. If you like sharing some ricepes you can jump into mine http://cookingmanu.blogspot.com

    Baci

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  8. AlessandraOctober 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Thank you Manu, I am coming to see you now! :-)

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  9. DailyChefOctober 27, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful!

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  10. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesOctober 27, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Fondant has always been a mystery to me! Thanks for the tutorial & thank you for Following my blog!

    Mary

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  11. AlessandraOctober 27, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Ciao Ocean Breezes, and welcome :-)

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  12. RachanaOctober 28, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Thats beautiful and so creative :-)

    you can buy fox nuts in indian/asian grocery shops.

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  13. Lisa TurnerOctober 29, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    What a lovely and insightful blog. Thanks for stopping by mine.

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  14. AdelinaOctober 31, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    you are creative- so creative! love the little frog you made, and the flower- following you- and yes, you can have my blog on your blogroll- I will reciprocate it too!

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  15. veenaOctober 31, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    wow!!!!! i have never seen a beautiful frog like this one. great job!!!!!first time here. lovely space, glad to follow u

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  16. AlessandraNovember 1, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Thank you Veena, you also have a lovely blog :-)

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  17. AnonymousNovember 2, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    What a terrific talent..you are a master carver!I m enthralled by those beautiful flowers and frog that u have made

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