Piping Gel Question...help Please!

Decorating By KarenOR Updated 26 Apr 2007 , 4:10am by KarenOR

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KarenOR Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:03am
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So, it was suggested that I use a non-dairy creamer to make my pieces shine. Well, the problem is that it dries eventually, NOT shiny and NOT clear. I wanted my surfboards to have a waxed look.

Does piping gel dry? If I paint it on thinly will it shine up the boards and dry?

Thanks!

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KarenOR Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:29am
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Please. Anyone. Does it dry or stay tacky?
I need to know so I can paint all my boards tonight and let them dry before I assemble the cake Saturday.

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handymama Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:36am
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Dries somewhat, but syas tacky. I just posted pics of a cake I did a couple of days ago, and the gel is still tacky on the leftovers. You can paint it thin. If you water it down the water will evaporate and leave a splotchy finish.

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heiser73 Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:37am
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I've never used piping gel before, but I think it does dry, especially if you paint it on thinly. I hope someone else can help you out a little better!

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bejewelled Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:41am
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Did anyone suggest using a white vegetable fat?, Your brand in the USA would be Crisco - I think thats what its called, you can paint it on melted, or get a little on your fingers and rub it on, it loses its high shine after 3 or so days, but still keeps some of its shine.

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darcat Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:41am
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piping gel does dry to a certain extent. It will crust over and feel dry to the touch but if you push on it then under the crust it will still be gel like. If you put it thin enough I believe you would be fine.

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chaptlps Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 1:49am
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Karen try thinned corn syrup instead. It'll dry nice n shiny.

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KarenOR Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 2:14am
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Originally Posted by chaptlps

Karen try thinned corn syrup instead. It'll dry nice n shiny.




I tried one with piping gel to see what happens.

Corn syrup thinned with what? Water??
Thanks!!

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KarenOR Posted 26 Apr 2007 , 4:10am
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