I just started practicing with fondant (wilton) and I made a beautiful rose. I'm surprised. I was wondering can I save the roses already made for future used? Can I freeze them. How should I store them. I have no idea what to do with them since I was not planning to bake a cake today.

Fondant roses are best kept in a dry environment.

Find an open box that you can safely keep them tucked away. If you close up the box/container they will go soft - not matter how much gumtext etc you have added - it kinda "sweats".

I have flowers I made months ago still sitting stored, and they are fine - just got to make sure they don't get squashed!

-- Fi

Thanks for the info

I use styrofoam egg cartons. I wash them well in hot soapy water and then let them dry totally. It works great for all kinds of flowers. You can close the top and they don't get soft because the carton isn't airtight.

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One more question... While I was making the roses the fondant got sticky, is there anything I can use so that the petals won't stick to my hand when making them. Also, when I'm rolling out the fondant on the counter it sticks.. what should I do? If I get the mat would that solve my problem. Thanks

I use corn startch others use powdered sugar or a mix of both.

Get a nappy liner (or a chux dishcloth - but this will need to be double folded otherwise the holes are too big) and place a couple of spoonfuls of cornflour (starch) and then bring the sides up and tie with a rubber band... so you have a "dusting puff"... you can puff the bench top and only small amounts are distributed thru the holes of the nappy liner... hope this makes sense!

-- Fi

Thanks guys for the feedback!

A cardboard box or cake box are what I use to store them. You don't want to store them in a airtight box. Keep them in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.