I realize there are lots of ways to make a fondant bow but I've had lots of people comment on my bows so thought I'd show y'all how I do it.

Always nice to see a visual.

http://cakesandcupboards.blogspot.com/2008/08/fondant-bow-demo.html

Enjoy!

Great demo, thanks for sharing. For some reason I never thought to make those kind of bows ahead of time.

Thank-you so much! That was a wonderful demonstration!

Thank you!!! Those are so lovely!

I like the "gift tags" also. What do you use to write in them? Icing or something else? You have lovely handwriting.

thanks for sharing

Thank you!!! Those are so lovely!
That was a wonderful demonstration!
Nice of you to share !

thank you so much ,I realy love it, but I don't undrestand how to do a middle part??

How did you add the polka dots to your bow ?( in your photos ) Are they just glued to the finished bow or pressed into the fondant some how ?

Thanks so much for this demo!! had to laugh when your pasta maker wouldn't play ball!! You kept your cool so well, mine would have worn out the bleeper or been thrown out the window!!! LOL
Jenny

LOL Murf. I almost did the demo over because of that but didn't feel like going through it again. lol Didn't roll my fondant thin enough to catch in the machine. Mom2anc, I usually write with Americolor foodwriter pens on the gift tags. Fiddlesticks, the polka dots are just glued on; easier to do if the bow has dried for several days and looks better if you do really thin polka dots and don't use too much glue (water with tylose) (which I've done plenty) or it makes a mess.

Thank -You !

Thank you so much. I have never been able to get me pleates to look the way I wanted them to. You make it look so simple. I can't wait to try your technique!

Hi LisaMS: I love your blog. I'm putting it into my favorite places so I can surf it in those little pockets of down/my time...Thanks for sharing.

farnaz, try doing the middle part much the same as you do each loop, only the dimensions will be 3 inches by 3 inches. After you've pleated the two opposite sides, wrap it around a 5/8" dowel (or dowel of your choice), press together in the back, and let it dry. That's the best I can explain!

HI Lisa, thank you so much for explain that to me

LisaMS thank you for taking the time to share, your process makes it look so much easier.

Thanks Lisa! (said while pulling the fondant out...)

Hi Lisa,
I love your video, but help, I have a question...I made a multi looped bow with 1/2 fondant and 1/2 gumpaste. I let the pieces dry for 24 hours, put it together, painted it with ediable gold spray paint and it looked great. I put it in a tupperware container and the next morning it was melted and collapsed. What did I do wrong? The paint dried almost instantly. and the bow parts were almost completely dry. I live in Louisiana so it is humid here also. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Polly

PollyMaggs,
I have found that in Fla. if i cover anything in fondant ie..tupperware it seems to droop, I think moisture forms and causes it. Only my opinion.

Does sound like the humidity got to it! The only problem I have had is when I've used gold spray and it made my fondant wilt and break before it dried again. Had that happen recently. So I'd say 1) if humidity is a big problem, use gumpaste, and 2) give it longer to dry; especially if you are going to get it wet again with spray.

Thanks,
Yes it did happen recently, Wednesday to be exact. It was dry after I sprayed it within 2 minutes I was able to touch it and the gold was dry. As said I too think it was the humidity caused by enclosing it in tuperware. I will try again with gumpaste as soon as the hurricane threat is gone. Again Thanks,
Polly

Thanks for sharing that video Lisa--it was SO helpful!!

I had to get my very-southern husband to come translate for me

Loved the video, thanks for sharing!

Your welcome CakeDiane! I know I am a visual learner.

Polly, it could very well be the tupperware doesn't allow it to breathe.

BTW, I've done nothing today but watch the news re: hurricane. Stay safe!

Lisa your cakes are just beautiful. Thanks so much for that oh so easy way to make beautiful fondant bows.

A good tutorial, thanks Lisa. I your sugar paste items are dry, they keep very well in an airtight container with a few silica sachets in with them.

Lisa, thanks sooo much from me to. Dare I ask for more??? If you ever wanted to make a video of the multiloop bow I'd love to see how you put one together! I love your cakes! Thanks again for sharring your talent!

Thanks for the video, I needed it. I have a ton of bows to make.

Thanks for the video, I needed it. I have a ton of bows to make.

Thanks for the video, I needed it. I have a ton of bows to make.