Adhering Fondant To Dummies

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cakesbykitty Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 5:41pm
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doing my first dummy cake tonight. i have the styrofoam wrapped in press and seal... just put fondant over it? i don't want to use buttercream as i need to keep this for a year or two for a display. can i avoid icing with royal? will the fondant adhere to the wrap????

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ellyrae Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 5:48pm
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If you wet the wrap with water first, your fondant should stick just fine. =)

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angelas2babies Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 5:48pm
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Offering a BUMP for you. I have the exact same question! icon_smile.gif

Angie

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deborah_amos Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 5:49pm
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I just spray the styrofoam with water from a spray bottle. Don't use too much or it'll make a goopey mess. You could probably also use piping gel.

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deborah_amos Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 5:51pm
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By the way, you'll want to smooth the edges as much as possible too. You can roll the edges on your counter to soften them.

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cakesbykitty Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 6:00pm
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great, misting with a spray bottle of water it is! i actually contoured my edges with a sand paper block my hubby had in the garage... already looks like cake! lOL

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TexasSugar Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 10:09pm
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I've used piping gel or corn syrup on my dummies to get the fondant to stick. icon_smile.gif

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Chef_Stef Posted 28 Aug 2006 , 10:49pm
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On mine recently, I tried the wrap, and it didn't go so well, so I just misted the dummy itself with water and stuck the fondant right to that. Seems to be holding up fine.

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