Hi all,

I am making edible decorations for cupcakes for an event 2 weeks from now, but I am going on vacation and only coming back 2 days before the event so I wanted to make all the decorations before I go and then come back and make the cupcakes/finish the project.

I usually make all my decorations out of gumpaste but in order to make these as edible as possible, I was going to try fondant or even MMF decorations since they would taste better.

I have never used MMF before and was unsure about whether these would hold up for as long as I need or if fondant would be better OR if I should just give up and stick to gumpaste

Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

AYes they will be fine 2 weeks ahead. They will harden though.

Cool thanks. Would putting them in the freezer make a difference? Better or worse than just air-dry?

I have made MMF fiqures, then stored them in an air tight container. They were soft enough to eat, but firm enough to hold their shape.  I will be doing this in the next couple of weeks for a cake I am doing.  I will be back working at school and not have time to be making the lollipop/suckers for my candy shoppe themed cake.

AThe freezer is not necessary. Were you wanting to keep them soft? What are you making?

I did add some Gum Tex in the past so the MMF would hold the shape I wanted.  This time I will be using Tylose powder.

They are for a bridal shower. I will be making pearl necklaces, brooches, little black dresses, purses, shoes, gift boxes, and flowers. I guess I might have preferred they stay soft but if it is not possible, I am okay with that. Sorry, I just have one more question: could I make the mmf now for all my decorations, and then keep it to cover my cupcakes in 2 weeks? If so, how should I store the mmf? I am trying to match that Tiffany's blue so I'd rather colour everything once so its the same!

So not in the fridge or freezer? Just out?

Awesome! Thanks for your help :)