How Do I Do A Branch

Decorating By Lenette Updated 28 May 2009 , 5:21am by glendaleAZ

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Lenette Posted 27 May 2009 , 9:53pm
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I need to do a branch for a cake soon. I think it is made of gumpaste.

The branch goes across the cake and is kind of twisted and stands off the cake a bit and I need to attach flowers.

Does anyone know how this is done?

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missyd4e Posted 27 May 2009 , 9:59pm
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You could try taking some wire and cover it in gum paste after you have shaped the way you want it.

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spunkybear Posted 27 May 2009 , 10:15pm
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I just did an entire tree w/treehouse (sorry I haven't downloaded pics yet) and the way I did it was to shape the basic shape I wanted out of wire and wrapped the wire with foil to give it "branch like" shape. I then covered the foil a little piping gel and then fondant. Turned out really well.

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Rylan Posted 28 May 2009 , 12:56am
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Wire with foil sounds like a great idea!

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drakegore Posted 28 May 2009 , 1:01am
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i use chocolate clay.

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glendaleAZ Posted 28 May 2009 , 5:21am
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I've used florest wires coated with a little crisco and then covered it with fondant.

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