RickMeasham
Posted 12 Nov 2011 , 10:52pm
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Im making a cake for which I'll be making a (visible) timber prop (struts on a rocket). What do I paint them with? They'll be in direct contact with cake and fondant and I'm averse to poisoning people 
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RickMeasham
Posted 17 Nov 2011 , 4:07am
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Originally Posted by Momofjaic
I don't know what a temper prop is
I don't know what a temper prop is
Not "temper prop", Timber prop .. something made of timber that props up something else. In this case it will be the fins of the rocket.
Food coloring will just tint the timber. I need to paint it glossy white or bright silver.
RickMeasham
Posted 17 Nov 2011 , 5:09am
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Originally Posted by Nancy_TX
Why wouldn't you use gumpaste, or fondant with tylose, for the fins?
Why wouldn't you use gumpaste, or fondant with tylose, for the fins?
Hi Nancy! The fins will hold the cake 4 to 5 inches off the ground. The rocket itself will be about 2 foot tall. No sugar-based substance is likely to be strong enough
RickMeasham
Posted 27 Nov 2011 , 1:44pm
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Originally Posted by Nancy_TX
Got it. So cover the wooden fins with gumpaste or fondant, and warn the recipient not to take a nibble.
Got it. So cover the wooden fins with gumpaste or fondant, and warn the recipient not to take a nibble.
Duh! Thanks Nancy! Rather obvious solution really.
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