The Rose Series
10 courses in this category
The Juliet Rose
Let’s learn how to make the delicate and dainty Juliet Rose one petal at a time. Accompanying PDF Downloads: Juliet Rose Piping Outline
The Rose Bud
Just as every flower starts as a bud, so do piped roses. We’ll cover each of the three variations of a budding rose and the different tips used.
Double Rose Bud Cupcakes
You’re a pro at making rose buds – now let’s try making a double-budded cupcake with leafing.
Half Bloom Rose
It must be summer because roses are starting to bloom! We’ll learn wrist positioning, half and full rotations, and straight and rainbow petal strokes to get the perfect blooming rosebud.
The Alba Rose
Hey everyone! In today's class, we're rolling up our sleeves to learn more step-by-step piping techniques with Dara. Our project? Piping the lovely Alba rose. You know, the one with that striking yellow center you can't help but admire. So, get ready to dive in step by step, and let's have some fun perfecting our skills together!
The Basic Full Bloom Rose
Welcome to the Basic Rose Class! In this lesson, Dara will show you how to pipe a beautiful buttercream rose in three distinct styles: Petal-by-Petal, Express Pipe, and Freestyle. We’ll begin with a quick overview of any prerequisite videos to watch, plus a rundown of the piping tips and tools you’ll need. Next, I’ll share 4 important tips (like tip position and petal length) to help you master smooth, lifelike petals. Then it’s time to dive into each rose style step by step—starting from the base and bud, all the way through inner, outer, and lower petals. Finally, we’ll cover how to remove, apply, or freeze your roses, and troubleshoot common issues like wavy petals or drooping edges. Use the chapter timestamps to navigate directly to each section, and get ready to pipe gorgeous roses with confidence!
The Minature Garden Rose
Fill in smaller spots on buttercream flower arrangements and add a miniature garden rose.
The Rose Cake
Let’s learn how to create the crescent-shaped rose arrangement for cakes!
The Rose Cupcake
Join Dara as she guides you through piping a realistic buttercream rose directly onto a cupcake. She’ll take you through each step, making the process simple and enjoyable. By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to pipe beautiful, lifelike, rose cupcakes, perfect for any cupcake display or cupcake bouquet. Dara is excited to share this technique with you!
The Single Rose Cupcake with Leafing
Let’s add some dimension to your roses! We’ll learn how to make leafing on a cupcake and add a single rose on top.