Fixing Dried Gumpaste Error?

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lserafin Posted 13 May 2013 , 3:46pm
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I am making a sombrero cake and made the rim out of gumpaste. I let it dry over a pasta bowl for the rounded look, however, my perfect circle did not end up drying that way.

 

When I flipped it over the edges are not even - I guess it must have slid down further in some spots and dried that way.

 

Is there any way to fix this? 

 

I was thinking sandpaper to shave off the uneven top and level it out, but I wanted input before trying this. 

 

Thanks!

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manddi Posted 13 May 2013 , 3:50pm
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AI doubt sandpaper will work. I'd just make another one. If you do try the sandpaper let me know how it goes.

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JWinslow Posted 13 May 2013 , 3:51pm
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Sand paper works great on gum paste.  Do you have a pic of the area you want to fix?  I am guessing at this point but you want to be care not to go thin if you're going to put weight on it so it doesn't snap and break.

 

Jeanne
 

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manddi Posted 13 May 2013 , 3:55pm
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Sand paper works great on gum paste.  Do you have a pic of the area you want to fix?  I am guessing at this point but you want to be care not to go thin if you're going to put weight on it so it doesn't snap and break.

Jeanne

 

I stand corrected! Thanks! That's good to know!

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