So I'm making a cat cake and made the ears a couple of days ago in order to let them dry. I went to put them on the cake and of course, one broke. I am kicking myself for not making extras, I always do and this time, the one time I had on break, didn't. Is there anyway I can have one dry by about 6:00 tonight, 5 hours? I made it quick and am kind of freaking out right now.
Please help, are there any tricks? Magic spell? PLEEEEEEEEEEASE!
If its just a quick emergency 'patch-up" then I'd suggest getting a piece of acetate, cut to the shape you want and cover both sides with thin pieces of your gumpaste - it will allow it to be inserted into your cake, have strength and NO drying time - just mention to customer that it needs to be removed.
It may not help you much now but maybe for the future...
I dry my pieces with the help of the microwave...microwave them about 6-8 seconds (look in the window to determine a more exact amount of time...remove before bubbling occurs...you can see it soften up...watch the thin spots you may have)...remove and allow to cool (fan helps). Carefully, turn piece over...microwave for 6-8 seconds...remove and allow to cool. Repeat one or two more times depending on the thickness of piece(more repetitions may be necessary).
If it's a piece that requires a form, make sure you have 2...makes flipping easier...use parchment and make sure to dust the parchment really good. HTH
ETA: This is how I do it when time is VERY limited...I don't always allow time for pieces ...procrastination is one thing I possess a lot of...
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