Substitute For Gumtek?

Decorating By vickster Updated 7 Sep 2007 , 6:49pm by southerncake

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vickster Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 12:15am
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There is a cake/sculpture in a book I bought that I would like to do that calls for mixing Gumtek into the fondant. The closest place to buy Gumtek for me is an hour away. Is there anything I can use to substitute until I can get to the big city?

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cakebabe Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 1:21am
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I add Tylose to my fondant. I'm not sure if it is any more accessable than gumtek is. HTHs

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allycook Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 1:51am
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You will find that some mix Fixodent with fondant. I have tried this and have been pleased with the results. Of course, I only use it on the things that are for decoration although I am sure it wouldn't hurt anyone if consumed. I mix about a teaspoon into a baseball size of fondant and get a gumpaste effect. It is a good substitute when you can't get to the store and need something quick. Hope this helps some. Oh by the way, it comes in powder form.

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vickster Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 5:36pm
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Fixodent as in the stuff for getting your dentures to stick?
Huh.
Yeah, it would be for the little sculptures that go on the cake. It's a cake that looks like a picnic table with all the burgers and stuff sitting on the table. Looks like fun.

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allycook Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 6:26pm
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That's right. The stuff you buy in the toothpaste section.

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jesaltuve Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 6:43pm
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Are gum tragacanth, tylose, gum arabic all interchangeable with Gum-Tex?

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southerncake Posted 7 Sep 2007 , 6:49pm
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I too use the powdered Fixodent. I LOVE it!!!

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