Floating Objects

Decorating By reneemw3 Updated 13 Nov 2006 , 4:40am by CakesBySandy

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reneemw3 Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 3:45am
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Can someone please tell me how you float/fly objects. To me it looks likes maybe fondant figures with some sort of wire. Not sure at all.

Thank you all in advance.

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biviana Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 3:49am
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That is right. Fondant cut outs on floral wire. I put a straw on the cake, and all the wires in the straw. Some people cover the part that goes on to the cake with chocolate but I haven't try that.
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reneemw3 Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 3:52am
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Is it just normal floral wire or is there a certain guage you use. Really thick, thin, etc.

Sorry to be a pain but I am completely clueless.

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msauer Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:01am
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I am not sure there is a standard, but I tried several different gagues until I found the one that was strong enough. Just remember when you are shopping for wire- the higher the number, the thinner it is. I got away with using 18 gague.

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reneemw3 Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:07am
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Thank you. I will start with 18 guage.

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moydear77 Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:12am
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Someone mentions coating the wires with chocolate too! I need to try that!

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CakesBySandy Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:15am
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I used gumpaste instead of fondant since it will not be eaten. I attach it to the wire with egg white and let it dry. I use the hollow floral spikes with royal icing in it to put into the cake. (That's how I did the bats in my Halloween cake in my gallery)

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reneemw3 Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:24am
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So CakesBySandy,

You did not insert the wire into the figure, you essentially glued it to the back using egg whites?

Wow, you gals/guys are the best. Learning by the minute.

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CakesBySandy Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:36am
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No, I did not stick it into the figure. I bent the top of the wire in a 90 degree angle so the wire was long ways across the back of the bat. It worked just fine. Now I have cut out two of the same figure and put the wire in between both and used the egg white as glue.

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reneemw3 Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:39am
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Thank you CakesBySandy, OH and your cakes are GREAT

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CakesBySandy Posted 13 Nov 2006 , 4:40am
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You are quite welcome and thanks for the compliment. Take care.

Sandy

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