How To Get Fondant To Stick Around Bottom Of Cakes

Decorating By Wandootie Updated 8 Mar 2006 , 4:14am by TexasSugar

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Wandootie Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 5:24pm
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I tried Fondant last week and all seemed to be going well until I got to the bottom. After I trimmed off the excess around the bottom, I found that it would not stick to the sides along the bottom of the cake. What did I do wrong and is there a trick that I'm not aware of? I've also notice some of your pics where the fondant actually seems to be tufted under the tiers-without borders. Again, any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks!

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yumyum Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 5:27pm
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Hi,

I just finished the Wilton course level 3....we were told to spread a thin layer of piping gel around the base of the cake to prevent "shrinking". I have found that it works pretty well....give it a try!! thumbs_up.gif

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Wandootie Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 5:37pm
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Thanks! Bumping my self up!!!

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KarenOR Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 7:07pm
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Originally Posted by yumyum

Hi,

I just finished the Wilton course level 3....we were told to spread a thin layer of piping gel around the base of the cake to prevent "shrinking". I have found that it works pretty well....give it a try!! thumbs_up.gif





OOOH, good suggestion. I wish I knew that on Saturday!!

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tye Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 7:14pm
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if i am putting a border on the bottom it keeps the fondant on the cake.. but i will tuck it under the cake even but the piping jel would work great.

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TexasSugar Posted 8 Mar 2006 , 4:14am
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I always use and always tell my students to use piping gel to glue the fondant down and in place. Has always worked great for me.

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