Remove Cornstarch From Mmf ?

Decorating By VickiG Updated 15 Feb 2009 , 4:06am by tx_cupcake

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VickiG Posted 14 Feb 2009 , 3:50pm
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Help ! I think I might have dusted way too much and now my blue MMF is almost white ! is there a way to remove ? fondant is now on the cake.

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tx_cupcake Posted 14 Feb 2009 , 4:12pm
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Just use a pastry brush to dust the cornstarch off of the fondant. Then grease your hands with a little bit of shortening and rub it over the fondant - just enough to give it a sheen. Then leave the cake alone while and the fondant will absorb the shortening, leaving a shiny finish.

HTH!

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VickiG Posted 14 Feb 2009 , 8:49pm
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Thanks so much txcupcake ! worked great... what a relief !

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tx_cupcake Posted 15 Feb 2009 , 4:06am
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I'm so glad! Be sure to post pics of your cake! icon_biggrin.gif

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