this is sooo easy there are two ways you can insert a damp florists wire into the stars when still soft and leave to dry (sometmes they dont stick though) so i take a florists wire and heat the end over an open flame (i use a lighter) until hot and press into the back of a dries gumpaste star. it will sink in slightly then just smooth the melted gumpaste over the back of the wire to neaten and allow to cool and then they are ready. if you use the first method you will need to leave for at least 24hrs here are some of my stars on cakes:
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1341767
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1291137
http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1284391
if you did the end of the wire in egg white or edible glue before putting it in the star, it will stick better.
technically, the wires shouldnt go straight in the cake, most people stick them in a straw, filled with fondant/ royal/ bc/ chocolate to hold it.
you know its floristry wire you are after? i used a 24 guage on my celebration cupcakes. the heavier the oject, or the straighter you want to wire to be, the lower number (thicker wire) you need.
to add... most people use a 16-24 guage wire, depending on what it is for.
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i use 22 for smaller shapes or short wires and 18 for bigger shapes and longer wires
its just not food safe. im not sure if this depends on exactly which wire you use, as they do come in different brands which are covered in different things.
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I use coffee stir sticks, like the ones you find at Speedway.
HTH Jen
LP where are you located in Dayton? I live by the airport.
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I use coffee stir sticks, like the ones you find at Speedway.
HTH Jen
LP where are you located in Dayton? I live by the airport.
Hi Jen - I'm in Belmont - southeast corner of Dayton next to Kettering. Thanks for the tip about Speedway....lol!!!!
I've used it (I'm also a jewelry maker so have lots onhand1), it works great and look really good. I love the hot pink and purple wires as well as black. The especially look good wrapped like a loose spring.
A lot of the colored jewelry is copper based and coated in color, so in that case, I'd use the coffee stirrers in the cake too.
I've used it (I'm also a jewelry maker so have lots onhand1), it works great and look really good. I love the hot pink and purple wires as well as black. The especially look good wrapped like a loose spring.
A lot of the colored jewelry is copper based and coated in color, so in that case, I'd use the coffee stirrers in the cake too.
i use floral wire that is covered in a paper coating totally food safe, that is what i have used on all the pics i provided earlier
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