Dummy Cake Question

Decorating By Someonesmommy Updated 30 Dec 2008 , 8:41pm by Bonnie151

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Someonesmommy Posted 29 Dec 2008 , 10:50pm
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I want to practice using a dummy cake. Its just floral styrofoam circles. What do I use to get the fondant to stick to it? Buttercream, piping gel, water?

Thanks in advance!

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karateka Posted 29 Dec 2008 , 11:10pm
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All will work, but I use water. Because it's free.

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Someonesmommy Posted 29 Dec 2008 , 11:14pm
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I LOVE that 4 letter word!!! Do you wrap the dummy in saran wrap and spray the water on?

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karateka Posted 29 Dec 2008 , 11:27pm
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Oh, no, I just spray the water right on the dummy and fondant on that. THen when I'm finished, I stick the dummy in the dishwasher. Works like a charm.

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cylstrial Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 2:07pm
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You can put the dummy in the dishwasher?? That's amazing!!

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brannendeville Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 2:57pm
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You can sick the green floral styrofoam in the dish washer?

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ladybug76 Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 3:14pm
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I use the styrofoam cake forms (not green floral styrofoam) then allow to soak in my sink.... sugar melts like a charm!! I was never brave enough to place in dishwasher afraid it would brake apart.
~ Jaime

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cakesbykitty Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 3:43pm
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I cover my dummies in press and seal then spritz with water. the fondant adheres to the damp surface, then when i want to change it out i just pull off the press and seal and have a fresh new dummy to start with.

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karateka Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 4:49pm
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Keith Ryder told me he puts his in the dishwasher. I tried it and it works like a charm. No problems with hurting the dummies, either.

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Someonesmommy Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 7:23pm
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I have green floral styrofoam and I'd be scared to put that in the dishwasher. I think Ill try the press n seal wrap.

Thanks for the help guys!

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leah_s Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 8:31pm
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Originally Posted by Someonesmommy

I have green floral styrofoam and I'd be scared to put that in the dishwasher. I think Ill try the press n seal wrap.

Thanks for the help guys!




You really should use the styrofoam made for cake dummies. You will be happier in the long run.

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Someonesmommy Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 8:40pm
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I plan on investing in a few "real" cake dummies later but I found these in my closet and I'm having decorating withdrawals at the moment. LOL So until I start on Valentines cakes for the kids at school and my DH birthday cake in February, Ill have to get my fix using the green floral foam.

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Bonnie151 Posted 30 Dec 2008 , 8:41pm
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I wrap mine with cling film then lightly brush with water. It's so easy to just unwrap it when I'm done- plus I don't have a dishwasher. icon_razz.gif

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