How To Get Tappit Letters To Stand Up Vertically?

Decorating By tsal Updated 25 Jun 2010 , 7:35pm by Bonnie151

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tsal Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 11:31am
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Hi,

is there a way to get Tappit letters to stand up vertically as a topper? Is there a way to support them at the bottom?

Any ideas?

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leah_s Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 11:36am
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They're so thin that you would not be able to put any type of support in them. All I can think of is to let them dry thoroughly and then make a RI base for them. I'd think it might look a bit messy though.

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Caths_Cakes Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 11:38am
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The only thing i can think of is, To make a plaque first, and glue them 'flat' onto that, and then have that standing up as you would be able to add supports in the back of this.

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tsal Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 11:39am
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They are really thin (and the bane of my existence as I find them hard to work with and so easily breakable). I tried cutting larger letters out if gumpaste but that didn't go well at all.

I guess I'll just lay them flat. icon_smile.gif

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Kimmers971 Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 11:54am
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You could try making a few of each letter and "gluing" them together to make a thicker, more sturdy piece. Then use a toothpick or whatever to use as a support to stand up.

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KathysCC Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 2:15pm
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I just bought some tappits and I have yet to get a whole letter out of them. I have way too much sticking. Anyone have tips on using them?

I would think that if you made them out of gumpaste (and had better luck than I do getting them out of the cutter), they should dry hard enough to stand up.

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TexasSugar Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 2:19pm
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Originally Posted by Kimmers971

You could try making a few of each letter and "gluing" them together to make a thicker, more sturdy piece. Then use a toothpick or whatever to use as a support to stand up.




What about making two and use glue to put a wire between them?

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Bonnie151 Posted 25 Jun 2010 , 7:35pm
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Let them dry, then create a glue from gumpaste softened with water until it's gunky and glue them onto the cake standing up. You can make a seamless finish, rather than using RI which can be a bit messy.

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