Molded Decorations???

Decorating By kymscakes Updated 5 Aug 2006 , 5:42pm by Terrisa

kymscakes Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
kymscakes Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 3:33pm
post #1 of 7

I am interested in making a baby figure for the top of a shower cake as I have seen many people do here, I would like to make it out of MMF as I already have some made. I saw someone post that they made one out of a mold. I'm not sure where i can get one and if MMF is the best medium. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I'm just not sure if I am skilled enough to sculpt if by hand. Thank you in advance for suggestions.
Kym

6 replies
Rambo Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
Rambo Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 3:58pm
post #2 of 7

I have only molded with regular fondant but from what I've read mmf is the same just tastes better. I know with regular fondant you usually mix in some gumpaste to help with the drying. As far as the molds go, candy molds work and the kind you buy for polymer clay work as well. Hope this helps.

LittleLinda Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
LittleLinda Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 4:41pm
post #3 of 7

Kym, welcome to the forums! I have never molded figurines with fondant; but it you are talking about those sleeping babies under a blanket, I think you can sculpt it! They don't look too hard.

Mslou Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
Mslou Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 4:44pm
post #4 of 7

I found a mold in the clay isle at my craft store. Just spray with pam and press in.

imartsy Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
imartsy Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 4:49pm
post #5 of 7

I've seen molded baby molds before - I think sugarcraft.com has them..... I've never ordered from them though and don't have them, so I can't necissarily recommend them, but I can tell you that I think I've seen them there.... worth a try

kymscakes Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
kymscakes Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 5:42pm
post #6 of 7

So whether I sculpt it or mold it, should I first dye the MMF and then paint the details, clearly, I am very new at this part of it. I am willing to experiment, I have a week before I need the cake.

Terrisa Cake Central Cake Decorator Profile
Terrisa Posted 5 Aug 2006 , 5:42pm
post #7 of 7

I have several links saved for this.
HTH

http://www.cakecraftshoppe.com/proddetail.asp?id=829&mcatshow=0&ncur=13

http://www.sugarcraft.com/catalog/gumpaste/gp-people.htm
(this one even has books and videos at the bottom of the page)

http://www.winbeckler.com/gumpaste%204.asp#People Molds for Candy or Gum Paste

Quote by @%username% on %date%

%body%

 

About

CakeCentral.com is the world's largest cake community for cake decorating professionals and enthusiasts.

Privacy Policy Terms Of Use

Newsletter Subscribe

Follow Us On

Contacts

Phone: 866.878.3133
Email: [email protected]
2004 - 2026 © Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved.