Attaching 3D Numbers To A Cake?

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misscrazy4cakes Posted 2 Aug 2010 , 2:41pm
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Just wondering if anyone could tell me how to attach 3d numbers to the top of a cake? (the ones that are rolled numbers) TIA!

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Sweetgrl1963 Posted 2 Aug 2010 , 2:46pm
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what I do is roll the numbers, brush a little egg white on the end of a toothpick. and insert that end into the bottom of the number.,let dry , preferably overnight. then insert the other end into the cake. hope this helps.

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misscrazy4cakes Posted 2 Aug 2010 , 2:59pm
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thank you!

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tcwheeler Posted 2 Aug 2010 , 10:26pm
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My numbers were pretty thick. I ran a wooden skewer up the number.

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calicopurr Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 3:39am
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This is my first number. I also put a skewer. Will I need any glue like fondant glue or royal. It's going on a fondant cake.
LL

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tcwheeler Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 5:21am
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Mine were fine just like that. Just make sure that you give them plenty of time to harden (several days).

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calivettie Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 5:49am
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Time to harden is key!
But I have also used a popsicle stick and chocolate in a pinch... as long as its not hot you're golden!

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Skirt Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 6:50am
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If you have a tall number and don't have enough toothpick to stick in the cake, it might fall over. One option would be to use coffee stirrer straws to stick the toothpick in, thus adding a bit more support.

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