Food Writer Edible Markers By Wilton

Decorating By klsrtr Updated 18 Jan 2006 , 9:35pm by briansbaker

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klsrtr Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 5:28pm
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Has anyone ever used the markers to write on fondant? If you have used them did they work well, and did the color fade or run? I have fondant poker cards to make tonight and I bought the markers last night to try, I hope that they work.

Kim

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klsrtr Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:09pm
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Anybody

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ChrisJ Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:16pm
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I used them on my granddaughter's castle cake...to write happy birthday and her name. It did not run ... still have the plaques weeks later and they have not run or faded.

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ps3884 Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:20pm
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I, myself, haven't tried them on fondant yet but, I remembered seeing this cake by kitagrl. It's too cute. It's a 3D carved eeyore cake covered in fondant and the lines were done with a food pen.

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=coppermine&file=displayimage&meta=search&search=eeyore&cat=0&pos=3&search=eeyore

HTH

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sofiasmami Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:24pm
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they don't run or fade ... my only complaint is that they don't go on sharp or bright ...it's hard to describe

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klsrtr Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:26pm
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Thank you very much! I want this cake to be great it is one of the biggest cake orders that I have gotten, and I want it to be perfect. thanks again

Kim

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sofiasmami Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:39pm
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I would try a piece to see if you like it ... but you should have plan b in effect just in case you are not pleased with the results

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kaecakes Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 6:48pm
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They work without fading and don't run, but you may need to go over it acouple of times for a deeper color

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Lisa Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 7:19pm
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I've used them on fondant and as long as the fondant is fairly dry, they go on easily but like sofiasmami said, the tips aren't very sharp (fat) and the colors don't go on as opaque as I'd like them too.

I've used a couple sets that work much better, one from Kopykake and the others were Food Doodlers from Hobby Lobby. The tips on those sets are finer and the color comes out better. Of the two, the ones from Kopykake had the finest tip (on one end) and worked the best. There's another brand I haven't tried called Gourmet Writers that are also supposed to work well.

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/coloring/pens.htm

http://store.kopykake.com/cgi-bin/oldstore/FDP10.html?id=7QsaRPoQ

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Loucinda Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 8:02pm
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I have them.....you may need to go over what you are doing a couple of times. I used them to make the tags for the Tiffany cakes I make. I am not sure if you can see the name tag on the one I have in my pics or not. Make sure to store them tip end down that seems to help make them easier to write with. The dryer the fondant is the easier it is too. Good luck on the cake tonight!

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BlakesCakes Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 9:31pm
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I prefer the Foodoodlers to Wilton but that probably doesn't help you on short notice.

In your shoes, I would probably outline the designs on the cards with the food markers and then fill it in by painting with gel/paste color thinned with lemon extract using a fine natural hair paint brush.

Just my .02
Rae

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briansbaker Posted 18 Jan 2006 , 9:35pm
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I love them.. I just wished they came in different style points I think it's to round and thick for any fancy writing.. or do they?

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