What medium do you use to make your figurines out of? I am suppose to make a monkey for a banana cake but the last time I did this the monkeys arm kept comming off or they would break at the "elbow joint" I am really struggling with this and it's stressing me out. I do not want this monkey to come off the cake this time and break before I get it delivered!!! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

I make my figurines out of 50/50 gumpaste and fondant mix. Since I work full time and do cakes on the side, I usually make them a week ahead of time so they have plenty of time to dry. Just be sure to support any of the more vulnerable areas until they are completely dry. Good luck!

Hi, here is one monkey tutorial. hth


http://gariesim.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-swinging-polymer-clay-monkey.html

here is another

I use MMF + tylose powder...it works great.

I use straight gumpaste. Are you making one solid piece, or separate pieces? You can glue pieces together with glue made from the gumpaste or 50/50 mix disolved in water, or use toothpicks to anchor pieces. And make sure you give them ample drying time.

gumpaste for me...

bobbie