You can make an orchid from mastic so that it looks very similar to its natural counterpart. Sometimes outwardly it is very difficult to distinguish it from a natural flower, so skillfully crafted craftsmen make this creation!
What is mastic orchid for? Its main purpose
An orchid from mastic, a master class on the creation of which will be presented to your attention below, is an excellent decoration of a festive cake on the occasion of any significant event. There is a wide variety of unusual varieties of this confectionery, where an artificial orchid harmoniously complements its appearance. Thanks to this combination, the cake with mastic orchids, the photo of which you see in the article, looks simply amazing. He is able to acquire the most solemn appearance.
In addition, due to its unusual beauty, such a mastic orchid is also able to look unusually in a vase and at the same time be a good "substitute" for natural colors. At the same time, its great advantage is durability and practicality.
In some situations, such an artificial flower can complement the interior of the room with its original look. For experienced room designers, using orchids made from mastic is a kind of important creative tool. He can very well help them realize the main creative ideas when creating the right interior.
Properties of mastic. How to cook it?
Mastic has such unusual properties that it is with its help that orchids are obtained that are quite difficult to distinguish from ground flowers. If you make a white flower and place it on the cake, it will look amazing. It is unlikely that such an unusual creation will be able to leave anyone indifferent.
To prepare the mastic, you will need the following products:
- icing sugar - about 250 grams;
- 8 to 9 teaspoons of water;
- a teaspoon of gelatin.
Gelatin must be soaked in water for half an hour, during which it must be periodically stirred to prevent the process of merging this substance into a single mass. After that, the gelatin is heated on a fire, but do not bring it directly to a boil. Once it has melted, mix it with half the sifted icing sugar. Such a sweet mixture must be thoroughly mixed, and then gradually add the remaining powdered sugar into it. A sign that the mastic is ready is the formation of a kind of smooth ball.
What materials are needed
In order to make an orchid out of mastic, first of all, you will need molds and stencils, with which you can give the sweet shape the desired shape. Also in this case, you need a satin ribbon, foil, starch, molds and a ball in order to seal this craft. In addition to all of the above, sugar syrup is also needed.
Features of the manufacturing process
So, how to make an orchid from mastic? The process of making a flower is very simple: a layer of sweet dough must be rolled out evenly, its thickness should be no more than 2 millimeters. Then parts are cut using special molds, or this happens strictly according to the stencil. In order to give the orchid a natural look, using molds, it creates the desired texture.
This all happens as follows: a sheet of food foil is taken, then it is shaped like a funnel by forming a small cut in the center. The first thing that goes into it is a part consisting of three petals. The middle of this part should be slightly hammered into the funnel with your thumb. Then it is smeared with sugar syrup and 2 petals evenly lie on it, both on the right and on the left. The final step in making an artificial orchid is sticking the stamens. Having completed this procedure, you need to let the flower dry, after which you can color it in your own way.
What is the main color scheme prevails
If you analyze what colors are more prevalent in mastic orchids, here, first of all, you can highlight the purple color of these products. It is she who can give them a very original and unusual look. Also, flowers are often painted in dark red tones, which adds a little severity to them. Such a color is perfect for decorating a cake, which can be designed as a gift to a high-ranking leader. This gesture can emphasize the status of a particular boss, as well as original congratulations to him on any significant event in his life.
Orchid petals from mastic will look good in pink. This gives them a share of tenderness and sensuality, which for representatives of the beautiful half of humanity is very close in spirit.
It is desirable to make the leaves and the stem green, natural in color, but here you can show your imagination and try to come up with a different unusual color for them. An individual creative approach should already be shown here.
Mastic orchid as a dish
In addition to the fact that orchids from mastic can perfectly decorate the cake, as well as the interior of the room, they are still very edible. At the same time, they have excellent taste qualities that can pamper a lover of sweets.
If such orchids serve only as a cake decoration or are an additional treat, it is advisable to eat them as soon as possible while they are still fresh. But if their function is to decorate the design of the room, they can stand in the vase for a very long time. But using them as food is not recommended.