Gum Paste Gum paste is a soft, malleable sugar dough. It is frequently used in making detailed, lifelike flower decorations, especially flowers like roses and daisies. Characteristic Texture: Hard, not flexible Edible: yes, but not recommended Ingredients 1. Sugar 2. Tylose powder 3. Egg whites Purpose/uses. Use to make intricate lifelike design and flower decoration. Tools use in gum paste arts 1. 2. 3. 4. Sculpturing & modeling tools Small rolling pins Cutter Molds Prepared by: Camid, Sittie Ashia W.