I have a display window in my new shop and it's pretty sunny. I want to put some dummies in the window to attract interest but I'm not quite sure what to cover them with because of the sun. Do I need to go with the perma-ice because of this issue or will royal and fondant still work??

I have BC covered dummies in my window. Depending on the color, they are fine. Reds, purples and oranges will fade because of the red dye issue. My ivories, chocolate, whites, blues are holding up fine. some are 2 years old. (I really need to make new ones!)

I use fondant on mine. I've also installed awnings, which keep out direct sunligt, but light still does come in, and they fade. If they start fading I've actually painted some of the decorations with paint!

Nope, i just slap the BC right on the dummy. When adhered to styrofoam, it turns hard as concrete. Kids love it at the shows and in my shop when I tell them, "Sure! You can touch it!" When I want to change it, I just run a knife or spatula under the BC and it pops off in sheets.

You can also use acrylic paint to color your fondant to prevent fading. Its a horribly sticky mess, but it works! (thanks Ilene!)

I just finished a bunch of dummies in royal icing, never considered buttercream! It would have been a WHOLE lot easier to work with. I didn't think buttercream would ever dry that hard.. learn somethin' new everyday. Thanks, Debi!

Thanks so much girls! Debi, I'm gonna try the buttercream since that's what I'm most used to working with and we'll see how it turns out!

Kansas, I make a "cheap" version of BC ... no vanilla and no dream whip (not eating it anyway).

Good to know, Debi 'cause I've got a big box full of dummies I just turned my back on and RANNNnnnn away after I'd about puked working with that much royal.

BTW--I'm setting up shop! I'll fill in the details later

YEAH LAURA!!!!!! Can't wait to hear the details!! I just had my opening day on the 11th!