Flip Flops

Decorating By Tclanton Updated 3 Aug 2010 , 6:04pm by Tclanton

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Tclanton Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 12:36pm
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If you were going to sculpt a small set of flip flops for the topper - what would you sculpt it from?

Thanks in advance.

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poohsmomma Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 12:50pm
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I did that recently. I had good results with fondant with a little tylose mixed in. Here's how they ended up:
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Tclanton Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 12:51pm
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Looks great! What is the purpose of the Tylose?

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bluerose26 Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 3:04pm
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Looks great! What is the purpose of the Tylose?




I think it helps the fondant harden quicker.

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Tclanton Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 3:22pm
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Is this purchased at a grocery store, or Michaels? Sorry for so many questions, but I havent done a lot of sculpting and looking for everyone's expertise.

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alvarezmom Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 3:29pm
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I dont know if you can get it at a grocery store. I know you can buy it online. Do you have a retail bakery store? If you do try there. Maybe Michael's????

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Tclanton Posted 23 Jul 2010 , 3:32pm
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How much is added to the fondant?

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lolymari Posted 25 Jul 2010 , 5:04am
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you can also use cornstarch and it helps make fondant harder. Use just enough to roll out =)

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mom2twogrlz Posted 25 Jul 2010 , 5:40am
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Yep, get your Tylose at Micheal's. I add it until I start to feel resistance in the fondant. The fondant does dry faster and harder with the tylose.

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Tclanton Posted 26 Jul 2010 , 3:37pm
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Thanks ladies/gentlemen - I have cornstarch at home - so may just use that.

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Tclanton Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 1:46pm
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Thanks for the tips. The cornstarch worked great and they dried very fast.

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greengyrl26 Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 2:06pm
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I just made a flip flop cake this weekend! Mine were made with fondant/tylose. Just for future reference...I use 1 tsp Tylose for a pound of Fondant. Here's a link to my cake, I just posted it. icon_smile.gif http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1761043

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Tclanton Posted 3 Aug 2010 , 6:04pm
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Ohhhh - that is cool! I havent tried working with any fondant - mine are all buttercream. You did a great job !!!! Love it!!! My photos are on my profile.

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