This past weekend I covered a cake drum with contact paper and then covered it with food-safe cellophane (the same one that is usually used for food baskets)

After covering the board, I proceeded to add fondant lettering to the board on top of the cellophane....but the fondant would not stick. I use to use a plane foil colored cake drum and never had problems with the fondant letters sticking - I would just use some water and they would stay with no problems.

But I noticed that the fondant will not stick to the cellophane.

Is there another way or some type of edible glue I can use to make the letters stay put?

TIA

Maybe an egg wash? Although I am sure there will be some people who would just die over the threat of salmonella.

That's odd that the fondant won't stick to the cellophane. Usually you can get fondant to stick to anything with a little water. Maybe try making some edible glue out of water and a little tylose powder.

Try shortening or piping gel

thanks, i'll give these a try today. The piping gel might be tacky enough to work

debbief, is there a certain ratio i need to use for the tylose and water? or do i make a semi-thick paste?

Edible glu needs to sit in fridge over night before using

I did a zebra stripe cake board last week (used gift wrap)and covered that with food safe cello. I put the fondant letters on with piping gel like the other poster and it worked.

thanks for all the tips! )

well, i must say the piping gel trick is awesome! i used it last night on my princess tiana cake and it worked like a charm. i woke up this morning and all the letters are stuck in place! thank you again!

Glad it worked for you.