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Decorating By bpmd210 Updated 14 Mar 2010 , 12:56am by samiam22

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bpmd210 Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:21am
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I was drying some fondant bows in the garage, and it suddenly got foggy and really humid. The fondant is a bit sticky now. Will they dry out if I bring them inside now? I sure hope so because I don't have time to make more

Thanks
Dave

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prterrell Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:29am
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Yes, they will dry out if put in an arid environment. If you have a dehumidifier, put them in a room with that running.

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DetailsByDawn Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:32am
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Sure they will! Assuming the humidity is lower inside anyway. What type of fondant? If it's not MMF, many types can be dried a little faster in the oven with just the light on (oven OFF). In any case, bring them inside and let them recover. Best of luck!!

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bpmd210 Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:32am
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Yes, its MMF

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DetailsByDawn Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:46am
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Ok, well, just bring it in then - Pterrell recommended a dehumidifier. Great idea if you have one. Otherwise, it'll be fine just drying out in a safe place indoors. Don't put it in the oven or you'll have a real Mayday on your hands!! Good luck Dave!

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bpmd210 Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:50am
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Thanks. I'm kind of unhappy. It was drying out nicely, now it's shiny and soft. I'll let you know

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DetailsByDawn Posted 12 Mar 2010 , 2:56am
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Awwww. It'll be okay. Once that excess humidity/condensation evaporates, you'll be right back where you were before your freak weather change. Stop watching it and go do something else - you'll drive yourself crazy lol.

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bpmd210 Posted 13 Mar 2010 , 10:47pm
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Yay it worked. Thanks for all the help
LL

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JaimeAnn Posted 13 Mar 2010 , 10:54pm
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TOO CUTE! It looks Awesome!

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ayerim979 Posted 13 Mar 2010 , 10:59pm
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Wow, very nice cake. KATE is gonna love it ;0)

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LeckieAnne Posted 13 Mar 2010 , 11:12pm
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Glad it worked out for you -- and darn, darn cute cake!! icon_smile.gif
I love it!

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bpmd210 Posted 13 Mar 2010 , 11:41pm
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I just started decorating over the winter, so this was my first experience with humidity. I used MMF. I've never used tylose, would that help?

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JaeRodriguez Posted 14 Mar 2010 , 12:14am
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too cute! I don't know about your question as I use Wilton fondant but I do know that if you use 50/50 gumpaste and fondant it will dry faster then just fondant and you can use a fan to dry it faster. HTH!

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JaeRodriguez Posted 14 Mar 2010 , 12:43am
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I found this link where some people mention using tylose, maybe it will help you?

http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-670192.html

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samiam22 Posted 14 Mar 2010 , 12:56am
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I would add a bit of tylose ..it will really help firm up the bow for sure..especially in the humidity..cute cake.!!

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