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1. Inner Stamens
In this lesson, Ashwini shows a quick way to make the short inner stamens of the flower.
2. Outer stamens
Ashwini now shows how to make the outer longer stamens and shape them.
3. Dusting and Assembling Stamens
In this lesson, Ashwini shows how to dust both the shorter and longer stamens. She also shows how to put both of them together.
4. Making Petals
Ashwini now starts making and shaping the petals.
5. Dusting Petals
Dusting gives life to a flower. Here Ashwini shows how she dusts the petals with lovely shades of purple.
6. Assembling flower
In this lesson, Ashwini shows how to assemble the stamens and petals together to make a beautiful flower.
7. Making Leaves
Leaves complete the flower. Ashwini now starts making the leaves in this lesson.
8. Dusting and Glazing Leaves
Ashwini now shows how to dust and glaze the leaves giving them a sheen.
9. Finishing touches
Finally, Ashwini shows us how she puts the leaves together along with the flower and gives finishing touches to make it look more real.
10. Other Ideas
Ashwini shares some other ideas for making and arranging these pretty Clematis flowers.
11. PRO Lesson
Everything a Pro needs to know about pricing and more for these flowers. Ashwini also tells how she would make different colour Clematis in this lesson.
Clematis Sugar Flowers Tutorial by Ashwini Sarabhai
There’s something truly elegant about a Clematis. With its delicate petals, striking centre and vibrant colours, it’s one of the most recognisable flowers used in wedding cakes and celebration designs. In this detailed CakeFlix tutorial, internationally acclaimed sugar flower artist Ashwini Sarabhai shares her expert techniques for creating a beautiful four-petal purple Clematis that looks remarkably lifelike in this clematis sugar flower tutorial.
Known for her realistic sugar flowers and meticulous attention to detail, Ashwini takes you through every stage of the process, making even the most intricate techniques easy to follow. Whether you’re looking to improve your sugar flower skills or add another stunning bloom to your portfolio, this tutorial is packed with practical tips and professional advice.
You’ll begin by creating the distinctive centre of the Clematis, learning how to make realistic stamens before shaping and wiring each individual petal. Ashwini explains every step clearly, helping you build confidence while achieving natural movement and lifelike detail.
One of the highlights of this tutorial is Ashwini’s expert use of petal dusts. You’ll discover how careful colouring transforms each flower, adding subtle depth, shading and realism that make your sugar flowers stand out from the crowd.
To complete the design, you’ll also learn how to create realistic wired leaves before assembling every element into a finished Clematis that would look stunning on wedding cakes, celebration cakes or floral arrangements.
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to:
- Create realistic Clematis centre stamens
- Shape and wire individual flower petals
- Add depth and realism using petal dusts
- Make realistic wired leaves
- Assemble the flower professionally
- Learn the little finishing touches that bring sugar flowers to life
Whether you’re an intermediate cake decorator looking to develop your floral skills or simply enjoy learning from world-class tutors, this lesson is an excellent addition to your sugar flower collection.
Watch the full tutorial today and discover why CakeFlix members continue to learn from some of the world’s most respected cake artists.
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