I used foam core board covered with aluminum foil for the fire truck in my pics. I cut out the spaces where the tires go and used a 2x2? board painted black as support underneath the whole thing (you can get them at home depot or Lowes and they will cut it there for you for a small fee). It was about 7 x 18 if I remember correctly.... maybe a little longer, so I wanted support all the way through.
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I usually use 3/16 thick foam core board. You can get it at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Joanns or any art supply shop. I think it also comes in different thicknesses if you feel like the 3/16 isn't sturdy enough for you.... Or you can glue 2 pieces together before you cover them with the foil.
Thanks for your kind words on my fire truck. That was the first time I had ever used fondant!
I have been ordering styrofoam sheets from Dallas Foam.... they are WONDERFUL people to deal with and quite reasonable....... I usually get 1" thick boards, and they will cut them to any length or width that you want..... I usually ask for them back with the rest of the cake stuff when I deliver it , and then I use it again and again..... I never worry about having sheet cakes flexing or the icing cracking because of a board that is not sturdy enough.......
Can someone answer this, I have never used foam core boards, But one day i was at A C moore, And I wanted to see what they looked like, So I picked one up (wanted to see how strong it was) And the thing broke right in my hand, So how is that supposed to hold up a cake!! ?
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