Fondant

Decorating By chantel35 Updated 20 Jun 2006 , 10:20pm by newcakelady

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chantel35 Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 11:47am
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i am very interested in fondant. I have been tring my hand at it, but cant seem to get it all the way smooth around, theres always that one part where i cant get the wrinkle out, any suggestions? Also what am i doing wrong if cracks appear in the fondant? you can email me at [email protected] thanks guys icon_cry.gif

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mcalhoun Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 12:22pm
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I havent done a ton of fondant, but if it is cracking maybe you need to work a little Crisco into the fondant. It sounds like it may be a little dried out. As far as that last wrinkle - just try lifting and smoothing or you know all cakes have a backicon_smile.gif

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newcakelady Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 12:39pm
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You may be rolling it a little thin. Definately try the crisco.

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cashley Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 12:44pm
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I raise my cakes so the fondant hangs down and it is much easier to straighten out the wrinkles.

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FunCakesVT Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 12:50pm
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Caution, though...I use Crisco with fondant, especially if it is leftover and a little harder than fresh, but this weekend I ended up with crack because I had too much Crisco and it weakened the fondant rolled out...more of a weak spot that a crack, so more like torn holes...hard to explain in word. Anyway, use sparingly, just like colors, so you do not go past your goal consistency. good luck!

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newcakelady Posted 20 Jun 2006 , 10:20pm
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I know exactly what you mean funcakes!! It kind of melts, the only way I can think to describe it.

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