When i make an explosion of wires out of the cake i always wrap it in florists tape then put it in like a mini holder (sorry dont know the name) then put it in the cake.

When i was looking through the photo's i noticed people were using single wires out of the side of cakes (to be honest i want to try something different an explosion) but i read on this forum that the wire should not touch the cake due to lead in etc. I couldnt use the mini holder things as they're far too big to hold one wire.

Any ideas? can the wire just be wrapped in florist tape then straight into the cake, ive heard straws mentioned before but it would have to be a very very thin straw to hold a single wire.

Helen

I think some people dip them in melted chocolate and leave to set, before sticking them in the cake. Florist tape isn't food safe...I don't think.

The chocolate can crack and fall off the wire, and florist tape is not food safe. Use plastic wrap or the press and seal warp.

You can use a plastic straw and insert the wire in it and if is the wire is loose you can add some fondant inside the straw to secure the wire.

Yes what rosa ^^^ said

I use cocktail straws. The ones restaurants use in mixed drinks. They are thin enough for one wire. you can buy them at a liquor store or party supply store.

I always wondered the same thing.. Thanks for posting this question
I also saw wires on cupcakes!! I was thinking of trying that but had the same problem/question. The straw technique probably wont work so ill try the cut & seal idea
Great info & suggestions thanks

Thanks guys, i'll give them all a try i think

Coffee stirrers and hollow plastic lollipop sticks work very well for single wires.

Rae

I use spaghetti, the hollow type for my single wires. cheap!!
Roz.

Hollow spaghetti?

I "paint" mine with melted chocolate and then stick them in the little coffee stirrer thing. I have looked for hollow spaghetti, someone told me about it but haven't found it yet, I like the idea of sticking fondant into the straw if it's a bigger straw!

I coat my wires in wax from a birthday candle. It is super simple and quick. All you do is light the candle, and as the wax melts, rub the candle around the part of the wire that will stick in the cake.

I like to use colored candles instead of white, so it is easy to see if I missed any spots.

I use fine gauge stainless steel wire.