Hi all,
First of all, did the search function change in regards to forums? I searched Nic Lodge, Lodge, Lodge gumpaste and I got no search results for forums but I know very well that there have been threads on this!

Anyway, my issue is this. I made a batch of Nic Lodge gumpaste and didn't add the last cup of p.s. as per other cc member's recommendations. I wrapped it really well and let it rest but the it still came out rock hard. I kneaded more shortening in but it's terrible. I've been picking little gumpaste "rocks" out if it all night to no avail and it's really frustrating. I'm trying to make some figures and they look like bumpy cr*p. Does anyone have any tips or tricks or should I just trash the whole batch and start over?

Thanks!
Alana

maybe microwave it a couple of seconds i do that to my mmf goodluck

Thanks, krissycupcakes. I did try microwaving for a bit and I still have lots of rocks. Maybe I should try liquefying it!

It sounds like you needed to sift your powdered sugar, not sure if you can save it or not.

I try hard not to scrape any dried stuff from the bottom of the bowl...I've found that, that tends to make lumps...

Not sure if you can save it. Measurements were right...did you measure the egg whites? I always measure them out because there is a big difference in egg sizes.

Jen

You can ask directly to Nich.

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Thanks all! I don't think it's salvagable (sp?) but I've mixed what isn't to lumpy w/fondant to make the figures. I will definitely ask Nic and start off with a lot less ps next time. I found that the inside of the gp was okay (still too much ps but workable) but since I kneaded it the rock hard outer shell mixed in and made the "rocks". Does that make sense? I love how inexpensive and white it is but boy is it frustrating when you need figures dry for a Saturday cake!

i had the same problem. I followed the recipe and it was rock hard! It is funny because I have used it before and it was so amazing and pliable, but never made it. It seemed easy enough, but....I guess I was wrong. Into the trash it went. Was it tylose that was used in it? Whatever the special ingredient was, I have no more! So I can't even try to make it again.

Yeah, it's tylose. I think I have enough left to make at least a half batch. I think I'll try again tomorrow. I think the recipe has way too much powdered sugar for some reason.

First batch I made was perfect, 2nd batch was too moist. The only inconsistency would be the egg sizes. I kept the 2nd batch and kneaded a bit more PS in and a bit more tylose and it seems to be working ok. Not as good as the first batch though.

Good luck.

Hi Everyone,
Nicholas saw this post and ask me to throw some ideas out. First, not a very good idea to microwave anything you have egg whites in unless you want a gumpaste omelet. May I ask what brand of Tylose you are using? There are some brands of Tylose on the market that just don't work and cause more headaches than anything. Nicholas only uses JEM and Confectionary Arts brands. Are you measuring or weighing your ingredients? If you are measuring maybe try weighing the ingredients as this is the most accurate way. I hope this will help. If you have any questions you can always catch me here or email me at [email protected]

Have a wonderful weekend,
Nancy

Hello,

Yes, I used confectionary arts brand tylose. I think the problem was too much powdered sugar. I would like to try again but no more tylose and I don't have access to more! Well, maybe will try again in the future, but good to know the brand I had was a recommended one!

Thanks!

Hi Again,

I was wondering, can Gum Arabic be used in place of tylose in the gumpaste recipe? And if so, how much would be used? I have a 2 oz. container of it and not sure what to do with it! I only have about 1 and a half TBS left of my tylose!