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Heat candy melts according to package directions.
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Add in heated light corn syrup and stir till thoroughly mixed.
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Let set at room temperature in an airtight plastic bag for at least 24 hrs or possibly up to one week.
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Candy becomes easier to work with as it sets.
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When ready to use, knead a small amount till it reaches a workable consistency.
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MODELING A ROSE: Start with the base and mold a cone which's approximately 1-1/2 inch high from a 3/4-inch diameter ball of modeling candy.
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Next, make petals.
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Flatten 3/8-inch ball of modeling candy into a circle which's about 1/4-inch thick on one side and about the diameter of a dime.
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Make several petals this size.
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Wrap first petal around the point of the cone to create a bud.
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Now press three more petals around the base of the bud.
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Gently healthy pinch edges of petals.
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Make five more petals using slightly larger balls of modeling candy.
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Flatten, then thin edge with finger and c. petals.
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Press petals under first row of petals.
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Continue adding petals, placing them in between and slightly lower than previous row.
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For a fuller flower, continue adding petals in this manner.
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TO MAKE CANDY LEAVES: On the back of clean, thoroughly dry, grape or possibly rose leaves, paint on melted Candy Melts with a soft pastry or possibly decorator's brush.
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Pull out pointed or possibly curved edges to resemble certain kinds of leaves.
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Let coating set and when completely dry, carefully peel off candy.
