Ok so, I just got my cake dummies in the mail and am itching to start decorating them.

I would like to reuse these dummies and will be primarily using fondant.

My question is, do I simply put the fondant on the dummy? Or do I have to ice it with buttercream first?

If I don't ice it with BC, can I simply peel the fondant off and reuse?

Thanks so much!

I haven't gotten a chance to play with mine yet. But the tips I am storing are the following:

If the edges are shape, sand or they will tear the fondant.
Just mist with water and apply the fondant.

HTH

Judi

When I did mine I covered them with plastic wrap and them put on a thin layer of buttercream then the fondant. That way you can just pull off the plastic wrap and use it again.

i wrap mine in plastic wrap, cover with a layer of buttercream then fondant

good luck
Amy

Hi, i only covered mine in cling film, then use fondant straight away. You have to wet the cling film first. If you put fondant staight waway you won't be able to have a clean finish whenit comes to removing it.

You don't even have to cover them with plastic wrap. Soften the corners a tad with another piece of styrofoam (cakes have give, styrofoam doesn't) and put a very thin layer of piping gel on it. Not sticky but rather just tacky. Then place your fondant on it. To clean rinse off in hot water and air dry. You will likely have to soak it, but that's easy to do. They last a loooooooong time this way! Hope that helps some!

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I attach fondant to dummies using clear piping gel (the kind in the tub not the tube). Just put a big glob on top of the dummy and smear it all over with your hand until there is a thin sticky coating of the stuff all over the styrofoam.

Not sure if it comes off or not, because I only did the fondant covered dummies when I was at Publix and have only done the royal icing ones at home. I would think it would come off ok, especially if you soaked it for a few hours in water.