I have used shortning and regular buttercream on the dummies (both buttercream only and buttercream with fondant on top) and still am able to reuse the dummies. I don't see any reason to use the press and seal. I think it would be very hard to work on!
Even if you're going to recycle it, you still don't need to cover it.
I smooth the upper edges with an emery board (keeps the fondant from tearing) and massage the dummy with crisco (fills in little imperfections) and cover.
When I want to recycle, if it fits in the dishwasher, it goes in with air dry and comes out squeaky clean. If it doesn't fit, I sit it in a plastic tub of water until the fondant dissolves. I then wash it off with warm water and some Dawn and go again.
HTH
Rae
Are all cake dummies foam? Mine is foam, so I can't imagine being able to reuse it or put it in water or anything. I may just try it though because it was inexpensive. Thanks so much. I couldn't figure out how people were doing it. Too much trouble for me.
Yes, the cake dummies are styrofoam.
The cost of dummies add up, especially if you're doing several competitions and/or classes per year.
When they get too dinged up, I use them as drying platforms for wired flowers, etc.
Rae
I would be afraid to use foam because it could keep moisture in which would eventually mildew and mold. Styrofoam is the way to go! Dallas f o a m has really cheap dummies. I also use royal icing on mine and wash them off when I want to reuse them. Piping gel can be used also if you plan on reuseing it multipal times. I tend to leave mine for a while.
Yes, the cake dummies are styrofoam.
The cost of dummies add up, especially if you're doing several competitions and/or classes per year.
When they get too dinged up, I use them as drying platforms for wired flowers, etc.
Rae
great idea! Thanks
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