Attaching Fondant To Fondant

Decorating By flowermom Updated 1 Aug 2007 , 6:47pm by TexasSugar

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flowermom Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 5:10pm
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I have some conflicting information on attaching fondant to fondant. I am making a cake that I am covering in MMF, then adding decorations made from the MMF. Some places tell you not to use piping gel or water. One place said to make a paste out of Tylose powder, but I can't remember where I read about it. Would love to hear from some experience decorators and what they use with great success.

Thanks! Sandi

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antonia74 Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 5:46pm
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a thin, thin layer of water...like a stamp. Not too much or the shape might shift.

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teasom Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 5:48pm
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My favorite thing to use is gum glue. Break off a small piece (size of a marble) of ready made gumpaste and add it to a couple Tbsp of water and let dissolve. You can also thin some of the fondant with water and use it - 1 oz fondant (1 1/2 inch ball) thinned with 1/4 tsp of water. Good luck!

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leah_s Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 6:12pm
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The tinest bit of water. Dip a tiny/small paintbrush in water, blot it and use that. Been doing it for years. Works fine.

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foxymomma521 Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 6:21pm
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I've used water with meringue powder mixed in... maybe 2 tbs to 1 tsp

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Liz1028 Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 6:31pm
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I am with the majority. The slightest bit of water works just fine. For larger pieces I do like to use the "fondant" glue made from a small piece of fondant or gumpaste dissolved in water. Get it to the consistency of "elmer's" glue and it works great!

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flowermom Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 6:46pm
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Thanks! I like the idea of the paint brush, can't believe I hadn't thought of that myself!

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TexasSugar Posted 1 Aug 2007 , 6:47pm
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I have used vanilla, piping gel and gum glue. I don't think any of them are really better than any of the others. The key is just to use a small amount of it.

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