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I am desperately trying to master the art of making these roses with chocolate paste. However I get really sticky, do you have any tips?

Thanks

Hello kimmy

Warm hands and hot weather is melting your modeling paste. Keep the paste and your hands as cool as possible and try not to over handle the paste. I keep a bowl of ice near by to dunk my hands in to cool them. Dry hands very well before handling the paste. Helps also to use a marble or granite work surface.
Also use icing sugar to prevent some sticking.