How To Make Autumn Sugar Leaves

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Last Updated on 15th June 2023 by Vicki

autumn sugar leaves on acupcakes — Hover to tap on the image above to Pin for later.

Hi everyone, today I’m super excited to share with you how to make autumn sugar leaves. I made these using the FMM Seasonal Leaves Cutter Set, but you can use any leaf cutter set that you have.

To make the leaves, you need to use a flower paste. This is a paste that you are able to roll very thinly without breaking. Once dry, it will be hard and holds its shape. For these leaves, I used Renshaw Flower and Modelling Paste. I coloured the paste a variety of autumn colours from a pale caramel through to orange and brown. A list of all the items used can be found at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Autumn Sugar Leaves Video Tutorial

I love when you vein the leaves, as it really brings them to life! In this tutorial I used FMM’s Veining Mat Set 1. They are really easy to use. If the mat doesn’t cover your whole leaf, then just move it around until your whole leaf is veined.

Dusting The Sugar Leaves

When dusting the leaves put a small amount of dust onto a piece of kitchen towel. Dip your brush in the dust and then dab off the excess. This will ensure that you don’t put too much on your leaf. You can always add but you can’t take away. You want to build up the colour gradually.

If you are making an autumn/fall themed cake, then you may also be interested in my acorn and pinecone cake decoration tutorials too. Link below.

You may also be interested in my other sugar leaves tutorial. Link below.

Sugar autumn leaves on cupcakes — Click here to visit my other sugar leaves tutorial.

Items used To Make My Sugar Autumn Leaves

Below is a list of all the items that I used make my autumn sugar leaves.

Edibles

Renshaw Flower and Modelling Paste : https://tidd.ly/3Xu6edv
PME Old Gold Food Colouring Paste : https://tidd.ly/3lZtlOZ
Sugarflair Orange Food Colouring Paste : https://tidd.ly/3CjxvpK
Sugarflair Dark Brown Food Colouring Paste : https://tidd.ly/3N8jZv8
Tangerine Blossom Tint Edible Dust : https://tidd.ly/43FcKjU
Burgundy Blossom Tint Edible Dust : https://tidd.ly/3MW3YHw
Primrose Blossom Tint Edible Dust : https://tidd.ly/3NijiPX
PME Chocolate Brown Edible Dust : https://amzn.to/3P7lT0J

Tools

FMM Seasonal Leaves Cutter Set : https://tidd.ly/3oL2Put
FMM Leaf Veining Mat : https://amzn.to/43tSGRE
Clear alcohol (or an edible glue if you prefer)
Ball Tool : https://amzn.to/3N0AQPg
Dusting Brush : https://tidd.ly/3M0nHVX
Flower Foam Pad https://tidd.ly/3WYtpgj (Please note that this is different to the one I used. Link provided for an example.
Wilton Dusting Brush : https://tidd.ly/3M0nHVX
Kitchen Towel
Flower Former : https://tidd.ly/3Nl2eZU (Please note that this is different to the one I used as you can’t buy them anymore. This is just an example)

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