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Note: 1 pound of chocolate plastic will decorate 2 to 3 cakes, depending on what you make and the size
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To make roses: Dust the work surface with sifted cocoa powder.
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If necessary, use a rolling pin to give the chocolate plastic a few quick raps to make it pliable.
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Roll out the chocolate plastic until it is 1/16-inch thin.
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Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut circles from the chocolate plastic.
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Use your fingers to make a small chocolate football shape.
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This will be the center of the rose.
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Press the first circle into the 1 end of the football.
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Use your fingers to shape the top of the circle into a petal.
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Continue to create more petals and wrap them around the base.
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Let your eye guide you to make the size of flower that will fit your presentation.
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To make ribbon: Dust the work surface with sifted cocoa powder.
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If necessary, use a rolling pin to give the chocolate plastic a few quick raps to make it pliable.
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Roll out the chocolate plastic until it is 1/16-inch thin.
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Use a sharp paring knife to cut long strips.
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Use your fingers to bunch the strip into a ribbon.
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Wrap this around the cake.
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*Tip: You can also use the pasta machine to roll out the chocolate ribbon.
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To make chocolate cigarettes: Use any size rectangle of chocolate ribbon.
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Just roll it up tightly from one of the long ends.
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Use a large piece of thinly rolled chocolate plastic to cover an entire cake.
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Finish with a light dusting of cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
