Gumpaste Figures

Decorating By ewardell Updated 27 Dec 2009 , 8:41pm by cakecontessa1

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ewardell Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 5:27pm
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I am going to attempt to make a gumpaste fisherman, with a boat catching a fish for my husband's birthday. I have never worked with gumpaste before. Any tips or suggestions to make it go easier for me?

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Misdawn Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 5:34pm
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Plan out the individual pieces you will need to make ahead of time. It dries quickly so work fast.

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ewardell Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 5:36pm
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Is there a way to slow the drying? Like covering in damp towels?

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Misdawn Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 5:39pm
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i dunno. never tried.

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egensinnig Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 5:45pm
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Mix gumpaste and fondant 50/50 and you will have slower drying process but still a good paste for modelling

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ewardell Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 5:51pm
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Thanks! I'll try that. Also is there anything I need to know about how long and how to keep them once I have them molded?

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egensinnig Posted 23 Dec 2009 , 6:05pm
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Just keep them in a dry and prefferably dust free place. Also keep away from light both sun light and indoor lighting since that might affect the colors badly. Good luck!

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cakecontessa1 Posted 27 Dec 2009 , 8:41pm
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Wilton fondant words well and dries hard, just put the fondant your not working with in a zip lock.

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