Cracking Fondant...help!

Decorating By jenlg Updated 29 Aug 2007 , 3:51pm by jenlg

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jenlg Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:14pm
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I've been having trouble keeping my swags from cracking. I'm using a fondant/gumpaste mixture. What can I do to them to keep from cracking and looking like crap?

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mazaryk Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:18pm
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I had the same problem. My wilton instructor told me to add piping gel. I haven't tried it yet, but might work.

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regymusic Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:18pm
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Try adding a small amount of shortening.

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jenlg Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:21pm
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I've never heard of using piping gel. I'll try the shortening idea. What about maybe using some clear vanilla?

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tnuty Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:26pm
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I wouldnt try the vanilla, its not so much the liquid you want to add that will just make it sticky like glue.. you want to add shortening to soften it up it sounds like it is a little to dry... maybe a little to much gumtext..

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regymusic Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:36pm
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Originally Posted by tnuty

I wouldnt try the vanilla, its not so much the liquid you want to add that will just make it sticky like glue.. you want to add shortening to soften it up it sounds like it is a little to dry... maybe a little to much gumtext..




I agree. If you feel the need to add moisture, which is a very messy job, add corn syrup or gluose. Why not test each solution with a small amount of fondant to see which gets you the effect you want.

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jenlg Posted 29 Aug 2007 , 3:51pm
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I've been using half and half f/g mix. Thanks for all your ideas everyone! As we say...we learn something new every day!

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