Creating beautiful gum paste flowers is easier than you think! Here's a simple step-by-step guide to making gum paste flowers. Creating beautiful gum paste flowers is easier than you think! Here's a simple step-by-step guide to making gum paste flowers: 1. Gather your supplies: You'll need gum paste, food coloring (if desired), flower cutters, a rolling pin, foam pads, a ball tool, and a fine paintbrush. • 2.  Color your gum paste: If you want colored flowers, knead a small amount of gel food coloring into the gum paste until evenly distributed. Start with a small amount and add more as needed to achieve the desired shade. • 3. Roll out the gum paste: Dust your work surface with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Roll out the gum paste thin and then pass it through the pasta machine