Wires?

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mommabuda Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:21pm
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Where do you get the wires used to hold fondant decorations up and off the cake? Any special tips for using these? (inserting, etc.)

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ShanonR Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:30pm
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It is floral wire. You can find it in the floral section at Walmart or any craft store. Just make sure you don't buy it too flimsy, it won't hold up.

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ShanonR Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:31pm
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It is floral wire. You can find it in the floral section at Walmart or any craft store. Just make sure you don't buy it too flimsy, it won't hold up.

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ShanonR Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:32pm
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It is floral wire. You can find it in the floral section at Walmart or any craft store. Just make sure you don't buy it too flimsy, it won't hold up.

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ShanonR Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:33pm
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It is floral wire. You can find it in the floral section at Walmart or any craft store. Just make sure you don't buy it too flimsy, it won't hold up.

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tiggy2 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:40pm
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You also don't want to stick the bare wire into your cake. I insert coffee stirers into the cake and put the wires into them.

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ladybug76 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:41pm
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Also, be careful not to allow the wire to come in contact with the cake. I use (plastic) floral tips to hold the wire and insert into the cake... works like a charm everytime!! ~ Jaime

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tiggy2 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:41pm
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You also don't want to stick the bare wire into your cake. I insert coffee stirers into the cake and put the wires into them.

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ladybug76 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:42pm
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Also, be careful not to allow the wire to come in contact with the cake. I use (plastic) floral tips to hold the wire and insert into the cake... works like a charm everytime!! ~ Jaime

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ladybug76 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:43pm
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Also, be careful not to allow the wire to come in contact with the cake. I use (plastic) floral tips to hold the wire and insert into the cake... works like a charm everytime!! ~ Jaime

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ladybug76 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:43pm
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Also, be careful not to allow the wire to come in contact with the cake. I use (plastic) floral tips to hold the wire and insert into the cake... works like a charm everytime!! ~ Jaime

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Debluvs2bake Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:52pm
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You can also dip the wires in melted chocolate, let set then insert. You just don't want the bare wire to touch anything edible.

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Debluvs2bake Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:53pm
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You can also dip the wires in melted chocolate, let set then insert. You just don't want the bare wire to touch anything edible.

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Debluvs2bake Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:54pm
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You can also dip the wires in melted chocolate, let set then insert. You just don't want the bare wire to touch anything edible.

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Debluvs2bake Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:55pm
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You can also dip the wires in melted chocolate, let set then insert. You just don't want the bare wire to touch anything edible.

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Debluvs2bake Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 8:56pm
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You can also dip the wires in melted chocolate, let set then insert. You just don't want the bare wire to touch anything edible.

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dandelion56602 Posted 30 Jun 2009 , 9:04pm
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I was thinking about this today. Couldn't you dip them in melted wax? (I know they sell it here in the baking isle & with canning ingredients)

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