Making And Storing Fondant Figures
Decorating By busymum Updated 25 Jul 2009 , 12:54am by TexasSugar
To add to what bashini said though, do not store them in an airtight box until they are completely, 100% dry. Trapping the moisture in can ruin them! Their only enemy - other than sunlight as mentioned - is humidity...well maybe pests but I don't know if pests go for gumpaste. Personally I would store in a cardboard box in a dark cupboard.
And I agree, I use 50/50 for figures meant to last, and yes, you can make them now! I still have the Remy from my avatar, and he is 2 years old! Mind you he's missing all of his appendages, ears, nose...etc. (lol!) after being subjected to playtime by my 3 year old...but he is still as solid as a rock.
I don't store mine in an airtight box at all. The one time I did the dot of color I used on the eyes bleed. Everyone I have put in a cake box have been fine with.
I've had some for years before I finally threw them out. I wouldn't have eaten them then but then again I wouldn't have eaten right after I made them since they are hard.
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