Dummy Cake Preperation?

Decorating By cocorum21 Updated 14 Nov 2006 , 8:25pm by Fairytale

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cocorum21 Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 1:25am
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I just got some dummy cakes and I was wondering how you prepare them for decorating?

I just want to decorate for photos and then redecorate. I think I read you can use saran wrap to cover them is that all?

Then when I go to put the fondant on top should I just wet the saran wrap so the fondant will stick?

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Fairytale Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 1:56am
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I am working on a dummy cake right now. All I do is wet it, then apply fondant. When I want to use the dummy again, I just put it in water and peal off the fondant.
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dolcesunshine20 Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 2:01am
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I just spread a thin layer of piping gel on mine. That's a good idea about soaking it in water and then re-using!

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SugaryGoodness Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 2:09am
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Fairytale - do you cover it in anything first (saran wrap) or do you just spray it with water and put the fondant directly on it? I have never used a dummy but have been thinking about ordering some to play with.

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Fairytale Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 2:17am
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Oh, I just spray it with water and plop on the fondant. I took a class from Colette Peters and that's how she does it too. Seem to work o.k. so far.

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indydebi Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 3:12pm
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I use buttercream and just put it on the dummy direct. When it dries and I'm ready to take it off, I run a spatula or long knife under the icing and it peals/pops right off.

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cocorum21 Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 3:38pm
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Thanks for the help. I wish I would have asked before I went out and bought three packs of saran wrap icon_rolleyes.gif

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ckkerber Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 3:57pm
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how long do your dummies typically last? can you get years of use out of them or with time do they begin to deteriorate?

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sdanczak Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 4:04pm
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Should you cover the dummies in plastic wrap if you plan on decorating with BC?

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kakedecorator Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 4:35pm
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If I am using the dummy with fondant I like to smooth the top edge so it doesn't tear the fondant. I roll the edge with a rolling pin. You can also just roll the edge of the dummy on the table.

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Moviechick00 Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 4:40pm
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Ok so I guess I am not understanding....do you cover the styrofoam in plastic wrap then soak in water? icon_redface.gif is there a tutorial on using styrofoam dummies? TIA MC

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Fairytale Posted 14 Nov 2006 , 8:25pm
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There is no need to use Saran wrap. Just apply the fondant directly on the dummy.

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