my only suggestion is alot of patience and lots of practice. Try and error really
I'm no expert ... far from it ... but this is how I started...
for starters... you need to make sure u add gum trag or cellogen/tylose to your fondant and that it's not too warm/soft... i find that if it is any figures shapes that you try to make will just droop and not hold their shape...
Try by starting off making simple shapes... look at toys or books you kids have (if you have kids)... as they tend to keep shapes simple and less complex than say a professional sculpter/modeller would do... and in this simplicity it is easier to copy/replicate.
Clay modelling books are always a good source of information... there is a CCer on here that has a good site... [url]www.extra-icing.blogspot.com [/url] and she has some good tutorials if you are interested also...
HTH
-- Fi
I use what ever is food safe(must be able to wash with hot soapy water or put in the dishwasher)-remember your fondant, gumpaste, chocolate clay needs to be pliable-all of the play-doh molds work wonderfully and the molds for sugar paste work. Remember to make a dusting pouf out of 2 layers of cheese cloth-2 tablespoons powdered sugar + 2 tablespoons cornstarch in the center and hold together with a rubberband around the cheesecloth-use this to dust your molds.
Happy Baking and Decorating,
Chef Angie
Cheese Cloth is found in Walmart,Kitchen stores, fabric and craft stores and is used in the culinary world to strain liquids- sauces, wines and to wrap cheese in after it is made. You only need a small pack to make the pouf- cut 2 six inch squares and a rubber band.
Happy Baking and Decorating,
Chef Angie
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