I am adding Gum Tex to fondant in order to make bow decorations for cupcake toppers. How long should I let the fondant sit after I've added the Gum Tex before I attempt to start making the bows?

It'll work best if you knead it in, wrap it well, and let it sit at least overnight.

Rae

I frequently add gumtex or CK tylose to fondant immediately before I roll & cut or before I shape a figure. It seems to work fine for me.

I've added gumtex to fondant and have used it right away many of times.

Maybe it's my kitchen, but for me it actually works better to use it right away, even with bows. Most of my bows are fondant/gum-tex that was mixed and used right away.

I have a questions on this as well, but mine is basic. I've never tried to mold fondant but my son wants a birthday cake that I will have to make little figures. So how much tylose do you add to the fondant so that it is good for molding?
Thanks!

I honestly just go by feel. So I'd be no help there.

So gum tex makes fondant almost like gumpaste when you mix it in......meaning it will harden and hold it's shape?? I would love to try this if it will work instead of buying the expensive already made gumpaste from wilton.

Yes it does.

Honestly though, I'm not sure how it compares price wise.

Ahi everyone... plz I need to know what is the quantity of gum tex I can add to fondant in order to make the fondant harder?