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I’m calling this blog post series #Shortcuts because I’m spilling all the juicy secrets about how I can make so many Sugar Flowers so quickly.
I’ve been learning and making Sugar Flowers since high school (hi, I’m 34 now 👋🏼) and I’m all about the shortcuts that makes things easier, not the shortcuts that make things crappier.
Let’s kick things off with my neurodivergent-friendly way to count petals without getting sidetracked thinking about illegal unpasteurized Brie or milk frothers and having to start counting all over again.
The Struggle
When I’m making a ton of Sugar Flowers at once, I have a lot of petals to count. The problem is when I lose count and have to start counting all over again. 😭 It’s frustrating and I do not have time for this.
The Solution
Now what I do before starting a big project is to count out all my floral wires first, then I know when I run out of wire that I’ve made enough petals!
The Video
The Follow Up
If you’re struggling to make Sugar Flowers faster, tell me your woes! I’m always coming up with faster ways to do things and if I can share what’s working with me to make things easier for you, I’m totally game.
More #shortcuts for making sugar flowers
My next post in this series is about making sugar flower stems thicker without adding extra weight or taking away flexibility!
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