Fondant Ribbon Questions

Decorating By yummy Updated 30 May 2010 , 2:58pm by PinkLisa

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yummy Posted 30 May 2010 , 7:59am
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What's the best way to apply a fondant ribbon on a large cake 10" square.

How thin should I roll it?

If I make it in advance what's the best way to store it to keep it flexible?

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mamawrobin Posted 30 May 2010 , 12:54pm
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What's the best way to apply a fondant ribbon on a large cake 10" square.
I BRUSH THE BACK WITH A LITTLE WATER
How thin should I roll it?
THIN AS YOU CAN, MAKES IT LOOK MORE REALISTIC.
If I make it in advance what's the best way to store it to keep it flexible?



I PUT MINE ON A WAX PAPER LINED BOX OR COOKIE SHEET AND COVER WITH PLASTIC WRAP. STORE WHERE LIGHT DOESN'T FADE
YOUR COLOR.

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PinkLisa Posted 30 May 2010 , 2:58pm
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I never thought to make a ribbon in advance since it's so quick to make and apply right to the cake. I roll the fondant throught the pasta roller to at least 3. Then after cutting the ribbon, I roll it up and then un-roll it onto the cake. If you just fondanted the cake, you won't need to add water, otherwise I add a bit of water to the fondant where I want to put the ribbon. Freezing is a good way to keep the fondant soft. It will defrost within a minute of removing it from the freezer and then you can apply it to the cake.

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