Re-Enforcing Brittle Gumpaste Monogram Letters
Decorating By TheNerdyBaker Updated 8 Sep 2016 , 9:53pm by MBalaska
Hi all!
I was just curious if anyone has any experience with re-enforcing really delicate fondant pieces.
I have these really intricate letters that I have cut out of gumpaste, and have attached a wire to the bottom so that they can be a nice monogram topper to this wedding cake I am making.
I am starting to have concerns that they may break before the event, and I have started brainstorming ways to avoid that.
My only idea is to use a thin consistency royal icing and pour it over the letters (over a drying rack) basically like a glaze and let that dry. Has anyone ever tried this, or has another way to strengthen delicate pieces?
this is one reason I start with fondant for things like this -- it can get super strong with tylose and cornstarch and it seems to have a little more forgiveness than just gum paste -- I have to really beat it up to get it to crack -- even after dropping it on the floor -- even flower petals last better -- so there's that -- it's more shatter resistant for me --
then as far as reinforcing it -- I think I would maybe choose chocolate over royal for the pouring it over the back -- but if I did use royal I would pipe it on the back --
but I would not pour anything because I know that I would lose the definition of the cut out -- I'm just not that good pouring glazes & things --
i like the idea of cutting out a bit smaller version and gluing it on fresh with piping gel then leave it to set up
@TheNerdyBaker Nicholas Lodge thins down his fondant with a bit of water and pipes it. You could do this same thing with your fondant & a parchment cone. Pipe it on the back to reinforce it.
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