Help! Can't Get My Gumpaste Ball Smooth!

Decorating By AuntieElle Updated 4 Sep 2007 , 3:05pm by koko4min

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AuntieElle Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 2:51am
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icon_evil.giftapedshut.gificon_evil.gificon_mad.gif . I am swearing like I sailor! I cannot for the life of me get the wrinkles and creases out of my gumpaste ball. Everytime I think I've got it. . .A big ole' crevice, crack, whatever. I have never had this problemo. Any pointers??????? Help Ole' Elle out, will ya?

Elle McG
Wrinkled, Cracked, Ceviced Gumpaste Girl

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cakenutz Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 4:45am
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wrap it tight and let it sit overnight is all I can think of if it's the right consistency.

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diane Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 5:23am
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try using some crisco to smooth out the cracks. icon_lol.gif

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koko4min Posted 4 Sep 2007 , 3:05pm
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Hi
I use very thick cello. the type that they make x-rays out of. I find it really good for smoothing odd shaped cakes.

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