I'm looking for some advice/tips for a fondant covered dummy cake...

How long in advance should I make it and how should I store it so that it still looks "fresh," light, and wonderful? I know I can make it months/years ahead, but it's going to be for a competition display, so I want the fondant to still look new and soft and wonderful...

thanks in advance!

~Bonnie

fondant stays soft?

Yes, that's a good question, for a novice is a mystery how long will a display dummy cake look good and when does it turn looking like a mummified wedding cake ? 3mts? 6mts? Just one ?

I had BC covered dummies in my shop for multiple years. Had a fondant covered dummy for at least a year. They dont' shrivel up like mummies. They hold up fine.

They look fine for looooooong time. I have one that I've had for at least 4 years, and people still look at it and say how beautiful it is (meanwhile I'm thnking ewwww... But whatever you say)

I had fondant covered dummy cake for two years and it still looked good.I just got tired to see it every day.But if I would do a duumy cake for competition I would do it one month ahead.

I think as long as you keep it away from harsh/direct sunlight you should be good fora long while!

thanks, everyone!

Any tips for how I should store it so it doesn't crack or start to look old?

Keep it covered and away from light so it wont fade or get dusty.

thanks!

Ummm... sorry for the silly question, but how exactly would you recommend covering it? plastic wrap? in a box? in a plastic storage box?