Hello,
Recently I started playing with fondant and using the Ballina fondant. Im not sure if Im doing something wrong but I cant make bows or anything that needs to stand. It seems like it doesnt stiffen. Can someone point me in the right direction as to how to stiffen the fondant.
Also, anyone know of a good place to plearn how to make decorations? I made my first cake this weekend but I just wanted happy with it.
Thanks everyone!
Love the board
Dawn 
Hi Dawn,
Welcome to CC, get ready to become addicted very quickly.
I try to use gumpaste when I want to do a standup bow, it dries a lot stiffer and quicker than fondant. I'm not familiar with the fondant brand that you mentioned, so I can't offer any input on that. I couldn't see your picture, that seems to be a problem here sometimes.
Are there any Michael's Crafts in your area? They offer Wilton classes, it's a good place to start.
Good Luck,
Deb
Hi Deb,
Thanks so much, I think Im going to try the gumpaste. Someone else told me the same thing you did. The fondant just doesnt seem like its will stiffen hard enough. I have a Michaels by me and wouldnt you know I missed the Class #3 and have to wait 6 weeks for the next sign up. Figures 
I have been making regular cakes for years and I just started with fondant enough that I have 3 cakes lined up in the next 2 weeks.
Thanks so much again and the warm welcome. 
Welcome!
Your fondant cut outs look thick to me... I make mine 1/16 inch. But this is just preference. So maybe your fondant is too thick and causing it to fall?
For the bows I stuff mine with dusted paper towels and let dry overnight if possible. I attached a photo of the first bow I did. Good Luck!
Also I have heard of Tylose (sp) being added to fondant and gumpaste to make it dry harder. Or mixing half gumpaste half fondant.
Hi everyone!
WOW thanks for all the replies and you al have helped unbelievably!
Angelatx: I love the word prettifamous!!!! WOOHOO!!!
Thanks everyone for the warm welcomes as well
Hi EdibleAttitudes....
Welcome to CC........Oh this site is addicting......
Great first time fondant........Michael's is a good place to start for lessons in fondant... Also take a look at ...AtecoUSA there is a video on applying fondant.....pretty helpful.....if no time for classes....also Utube has some.
Good luck and Welcome......
Hi and Welcome to CC, EdibleAttitudes. 
Decoding CC acronyms:
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926-.html
CC Bow Articles:
http://www.cakecentral.com/article17-How-to-Make-a-Fondant-Loop-Bow.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/article103-How-To-Make-a-Gumpaste-Bow.html
HTH
Gumpaste bows are my first preference. However, I've made plenty of fondant bows as well. Thickness is a factor and how you dry it is as well. The paper towel suggestion works well, or slipping bubble wrap in between the loops works well too. Tylose added to the fondant is great. Michele Foster's fondant seems to dry better than MMF if one is making it from scratch.
Thnx edibleattitudes, hehe love cute positive words, even if they are made up, hehe! you know you are braver than myself to make a cake of fondant, i have yet to do that. it seems so scary. i am in the process of moving, so after the move i will try to make my first fondant cake. wish me luck, cuz i will for sure need it, hehehehe!
Thnx edibleattitudes, hehe
love cute positive words, even if they are made up, hehe! you know you are braver than myself to make a cake of fondant, i have yet to do that. it seems so scary. i am in the process of moving, so after the move i will try to make my first fondant cake. wish me luck, cuz i will for sure need it, hehehehe!
Good Luck angel, you can do it!! I love wokring with Fondant much more then just making a regular cake, they look amazing.. I brought the first cake I made to work because it was my bosses birthday (no no not kissin butt, shes my best friend for years, hehehe) And I have about 15 more orders for cakes tha tI have to sit with everyone and go over what they want! I love it! 
Good luck! You'll do PRETTIFAMOUS work too.. hehehehe
Thank you eveyrone for all your help, you'll be seeing me more often on here. My goodness this site is VERY addicting!
Thanks all
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