oh no! I guess I didn't wrap tightly enough and my gum paste got a bit hard and crumbly. Is there some way I can get it back to the way it should be? I don't have anymore! I thought I read something about this but I am searching the forum and can not find it now. Can I add crisco? water?
I would appreciate any sugestions!
here are some details in case it matters...the gumpaste is black, I made it yesterday from a Wilton mix and dye. I am making wheels that I would like to harden.
Thanks in advance!
can you add a bit more fresh gumpaste to the crumbly stuff?
also, can you put crisco on your hands and just try to work it in...mine was dryish and that is what I did...
HTH
If the outside crust is really hard it's best to cut it all away with a sharp knife and toss that part out. Knead a little Crisco into the remaining paste, if it still feels too hard you can zap it for 10 seconds at a time on low power of your microwave. Take it out and check it for softness after each 10 second zapping.
you guys are seriously the best!! This is my first 'big' cake and I don't know what I would do without this forum!
I just tried the crisco and its a lot better. The wheels will stil harden though, won't they?
just tried the crisco and its a lot better. The wheels will stil harden though, won't they?
Yes, they will still get hard...good luck and post pics when done
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