Okay, this may seem like a dumb question, but what is the difference between fondant and gumpaste?

I'm a sculptor (ceramics) by nature and I want to practice modeling stuff, but am not sure what to use.

I haven't tried gumpaste yet, but from what I understand, it dries faster and harder than fondant. Also, gumpaste is not designed to be eaten, whereas fondant is (it's softer/tasty [as long as it's not Wilton brand] ). Maybe others can give some more info.

Thanks. I've heard that about gumpaste too, which makes me think of the pros and cons when it comes to sculpting.

Which leads to another question, what else is good for sculpting?

For modeling, you want to use atleast fondant with gum-tex, gum trag, or tylose. You can mix fondant with gumpaste as well. This will give you more working time, but will help the fondant set up faster so it doesn't change shape on you.

If you take just a blob of fondant and roll it in a ball and set it on the counter, when you come back 30 mins the ball will have a very flat bottom and will have changed shape some. The gum-tex, gum trag, tylose, or fondant mixed in will help this from happening as bad.

If you are new to it I would start with a fondant blended with something so that you do have a little more working time on your project. When you feel more comfortable you can adust the ratios to less fondant and more gumpaste or more to all gumpaste.

Thank you so much!!!! I am going to try to go buy what I need this weekend so I can practice.

If I decide to use MMF, would I still add the the gum-tex?

What is the ratio fondant with gum-tex? Also, is the only difference between fondant and molding chocolate taste? Watching Duff - i have noticed that he covers a lot of his cakes with fondant, but when it comes to sculpting he uses the MC - why?

Good question iluvcakes5.