Mmf Drying Time...

Decorating By jdogga Updated 22 Dec 2005 , 5:58pm by rainbowz

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jdogga Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 3:46pm
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I'm just wondering if anyone knows how to speed up the drying process for MMF?? I am making a lid for a box (cake) and I have it formed around the bottom of the pan...and I need the pan to bake the cakes in! HELP!!!

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Cake_Geek Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 3:51pm
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I think people here have said about putting it in the fridge. I think they say the cold helps it dry faster. I'm not sure though. I think a piece that big may take days to dry regardless. For reference, I made some small holly leaves on Saturday and Tuesday they were still a little soft. They were about an 1/8" thick.

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Misdawn Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 4:01pm
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I wouldn't put it in the fridge. It will get condensation. If it's a dark color, you will have color running issues.

Use either the light in your oven ( put it in your oven with the light on--Don't turn the oven on) or a desk lamp that has a bendable neck (so that you can position it over the piece) to dry the MMF. Also, make sure your MMF is rolled out very thin. The thinner the MMF, the less time it will take to dry.

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jdogga Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 5:28pm
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thank you!

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loriemoms Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 5:42pm
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Originally Posted by Barefoot_Contessa

I think people here have said about putting it in the fridge. I think they say the cold helps it dry faster. I'm not sure though. I think a piece that big may take days to dry regardless. For reference, I made some small holly leaves on Saturday and Tuesday they were still a little soft. They were about an 1/8" thick.




dont put it in the fridge, it will sweat on you!

I rolled out some designs on wax paper and it was dry the next day..not HARD dry, but dry enough to put on the cake. I don't know..maybe a hair dryer? Would that work?

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rainbowz Posted 22 Dec 2005 , 5:58pm
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A fan may be better than a hair drier which will require you holding it for... well who knows how long. But the fan you can just aim it and go away for a while. No heat though.

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