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Put the marshmallows into a small bowl (about the size of a ricebowl).
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Microwave this for 30 seconds.
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It's ready when the marshmallows have expanded.
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Pour in the powdered sugar and mix with a spoon or similar.
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Since it's hot, be careful not to do this with your hands.
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Once it starts to cool, dust your hands with katakuriko and bring together.
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The paste is easiest to work with if it is the consistency of slightly hardened paper-mache, so knead in a bit more powdered sugar if you think the paste is too loose.
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Wrap the paste in plastic wrap, and you are finished!
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Here I colored the paste red and stacked it with a white paste.
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I combined these by rolling them together.
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If the paste sticks to the table, dust lightly with katakuriko.
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Roughly chop the length into small round balls, and flatten them between two sheets of plastic wrap or other nonstick material.
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I recommend using a silicone sheet.
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The paste will not stick, so it is very handy.
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Stack the desired number of petals together in a round and press the center with the flat end of a toothpick to create a concave center with the petals lifting up.
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It is cute if you use silver dragees in the center.
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Next we will make a rose.
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Prepare about 8 petals.
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Starting in the center, overlap the petals around the center in a spiral pattern.
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It should look like this.
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There is one more way to make a rose.
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Roll out the petals very thin and press them together, overlapping slightly, as seen in the photo here.
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Take the chain of petals you have just created and roll it up to create a rose shape.
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Let the flowers air dry and they will become rock hard.
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Store them in an airtight container with a package of silica gel to absorb moisture, the decorations will keep indefinitely.
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If you have leftover paste, wrap it very well in plastic and store it in the refrigerator for later use.
