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Making Wafer Anemones!

Level - Beginner • 11m

Tutorial on how to make these wafer anemones, water coloring fondant and creating a simple picture.

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LINKS & SUPPLIES

Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)

RECIPES
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- 100 Count Edible Rectangle Wafer Paper, 8x11 Inch, White: https://www.amazon.com/100-Count-Edible-Rectangle-11-Inch/dp/B00024WNVI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3db2f213bc8be7c4273ee3937471193b&language=en_US
- Bira 3 Inch Circle Lever Action Craft Punch: https://www.amazon.com/Bira-Craft-Crafting-Scrapbooking-Project/dp/B07B78JHZ5/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1TG3TPD234XJO&keywords=3+inch+circle+paper+punch&qid=1570221690&sprefix=3+in.+circle+paper,aps,162&sr=8-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a5766336ede8c80ac739a9cd60a0d605&language=en_US
- Conair Travel Smart 450 Watt Dual Voltage Garment Steamer: https://www.amazon.com/Conair-Travel-Voltage-Garment-Steamer/dp/B0062ACM7G/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bc07e8aa888e4a2a3a73e48f5ec02722&language=en_US
- Artists' Cake Decorating Brush Set: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Complete-Decorating-chocolate/dp/B07GLDVY2W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=innovative+sugarworks+brush&qid=1566678964&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-catcorr&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=e1733eb7b25f23f745ae0e59bba4b4cc&language=en_US
- Satin Ice Gumpaste: https://www.amazon.com/Satin-Ice-White-Pounds-Decorative/dp/B000FJPKWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6946005572cf110aadc87e1a98b996a8&language=en_US
- JEM Tool 4 Dresden & Veining Modelling Tool, Black: https://www.amazon.com/PME-Modeling-Tool-Dresden-Veining/dp/B0052YRIMM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1481733226&sr=8-2&keywords=dresden+tool&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3bb070a0077c88208b86a3096550fe0a&language=en_US
- 10 Sterile #11 Surgical Blades with Free #3 Scalpel Knife Handle: https://www.amazon.com/Sterile-Surgical-Blades-Scalpel-Medical/dp/B07CRLHGND/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=#11+scalpel+blades&qid=1570459754&s=industrial&sr=1-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c70c147cee74b0cb535ec33cb1fbf0d1&language=en_US
- Innovative Sugarworks Sugar Shapers: https://www.amazon.com/Innovative-Sugarworks-Decorating-Sugarcraft-Chocolate/dp/B00WQUOFOE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=3A5CD22ELTA2&keywords=innovative+sugarworks&qid=1566862892&s=gateway&sprefix=innovative+sugar,aps,149&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=40bf6c814efc9d286d96d2726b930956&language=en_US
- AmeriColor AmeriMist Airbrush Colour, Super Black, 9 oz: https://www.amazon.com/AmeriColor-AmeriMist-Airbrush-Colour-Super/dp/B009V1COJO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=americolor+super+black&qid=1566868690&s=gateway&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=f6495c18351864a30c3db21653c9f0b5&language=en_US
- Sweet Sticks Edible Art Decorative Cake Paint 0.5 Oz, 8 Primary Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Sticks-Edible-Decorative-Milliliters/dp/B07V1PJ1C7/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=edible+art+paint+pastel+pink&qid=1569446425&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=71424c8ebb9613e178eddabbbe24d3d4&language=en_US
- Majestic Royal and Langnickel Short Handle Paint Brush Set, Detail, 11-Piece: https://www.amazon.com/Majestic-Royal-Langnickel-Handle-11-Piece/dp/B006VO5NRE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=2e532fe17bc8ff565c602ad865fb5971&language=en_US
- Roxy & Rich Edible Hybrid Petal Dust Master Kit, 24 Colors: https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Hybrid-Master-Colors-Global/dp/B078MN1RYT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=Edible+Hybrid+Petal+Dust&qid=1566937407&s=arts-crafts&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=bb9451a8a6412e901eb2ac587aaea65a&language=en_US
- Hydrangea Flower Cutter Set of 2 and Silicone Veiner by Chef Alan Tetreault: https://www.amazon.com/Hydrangea-Flower-Cutter-Silicone-Tetreault/dp/B00PIK4IZK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1489606938&sr=8-3&keywords=blossom+cutter+and+veiner&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=45ba096f55329aed2d28fd009f351825&language=en_US
- Fox Run Brands 67003 Blossom Plunger Cutters, White: https://www.amazon.com/Fox-Run-67003-4-Piece-Blossom/dp/B00AZMKCC4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1489607069&sr=8-1&keywords=plunger+cutter+set+blossoms&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=4556e86eae5f9f365f7d4e5df69058e6&language=en_US
- Multi Blossom Cutter Clikstix by Windsor: https://www.amazon.com/Blossom-Clikstix-Windsor-Tooling-Company/dp/B00CYA89WA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=windsor+clikstix&qid=1570460526&s=industrial&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=a73db0d25872a284c8ba8651b0c1117f&language=en_US
- Fondant Shaping Foam: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-1907-9704-Fondant-Shaping-Foam/dp/B000FRXNTI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1S5L0GCH9JJZK&keywords=wilton+foam+pad&qid=1566677513&s=gateway&sprefix=wilton+foam+pad,aps,156&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=fb776c7b060a78c98b7579808f2211f9&language=en_US
- Wilton Clear Piping Gel, 10-Ounce: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Clear-Piping-Gel-10-Ounce/dp/B0000CFMU3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1438146309&sr=1-1&keywords=piping+gel&pebp=1438146312156&perid=0RMMVHASCZAB7R4BH8VV&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=c46f57ccbdec130d3df7a2d22d7f636b&language=en_US
- PETAL CRAFTS Palette Dust Set (48 Pack): https://www.amazon.com/PETAL-CRAFTS-Palette-Colors-Dazzler/dp/B009FS58V4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=PETAL+CRAFTS+Petal+Dust+Set&qid=1570117834&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=1bd7f2b134168ab30af3759f6908b1a3&language=en_US
- PLUM Disco Dust, 5 Grams by Oh Sweet Art: https://www.amazon.com/Plum-Disco-Oh-Sweet-Art/dp/B00SWIYEHM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1489607275&sr=8-7&keywords=purple+disco+dust&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=b72b107a6ad1c3732ae92cf341802d92&language=en_US
- 12" Natural Bamboo Skewers: https://www.amazon.com/Appetiser-Cocktail-Chocolate-Fountain-Barbecue/dp/B07MY7W5LJ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=7IPPFCRXPCER&keywords=wooden+skewers&qid=1566929930&s=home-garden&sprefix=wooden+ske,garden,151&sr=1-4&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=93586b4f1610f617f8374b5747ecd776&language=en_US
- CK Products 3.8 Ounce Black Non-Pareils: https://www.amazon.com/CK-Products-Ounce-Black-Non-Pareils/dp/B00129JSSI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1489607705&sr=1-1&keywords=non+pareils+black&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=d450ea4c2773d28a5b33ea3151661558&language=en_US
- O'Creme Black Edible Sugar Pearls, 4mm, 8 Oz: https://www.amazon.com/OCreme-Black-Edible-Sugar-Pearls/dp/B01NH56J2U/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1489607766&sr=1-5&keywords=black+sugar+pearls&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=862a442d3f13008a88fd9967d6a16154&language=en_US

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