Help!!!! How Do I Do This?!?!

Decorating By edemastus Updated 8 Dec 2016 , 11:08pm by Minileo

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edemastus Posted 7 Dec 2016 , 3:42pm
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Hey everyone!  I have a customer who is requesting this cake and I have no clue how I am going to get this fish coming out the side of the cake to ACTUALLY stay and not fall!!! Please help!! TIA!

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julia1812 Posted 7 Dec 2016 , 4:39pm
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I've done a similar cake the other day. Simply stick a skewer or something like that into the fish when you form it, let it dry and then push the fish with the skewer into the side of the cake.

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julia1812 Posted 7 Dec 2016 , 4:40pm
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I should say I actually used two, quite long ones and my cake was chilled.

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edemastus Posted 7 Dec 2016 , 4:58pm
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I was just afraid of it being too heavy and tearing through the cake

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640Cake Posted 7 Dec 2016 , 6:56pm
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Use RKT and then cover with whatever medium you wish...modeling chocolate, fondant, etc.  It won't be as heavy that way.

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kakeladi Posted 7 Dec 2016 , 11:09pm
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I would suggest using a mini doll skirt for the fish - probably adding the rice treats for the 'snout' part.  With a couple of straw/skewers  it would be fine

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edemastus Posted 8 Dec 2016 , 1:51am
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Every time I use RKT and then crumb coat it and put fondant over it it's almost lumpy

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kakeladi Posted 8 Dec 2016 , 9:14pm
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In this case I think the body being a bit lumpy would just add to the 'realness' of a fish :)

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leah_s Posted 8 Dec 2016 , 9:18pm
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you have to REALLY mash the RKT until they are sooth (ish).

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Minileo Posted 8 Dec 2016 , 11:08pm
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Like others said RKT will be your best bet for the fish. I use kelloggs one, they can be smoothed easily. Use skewers dipped in melted chocolate on both ends. That will ensure the firmness and hold. My two cents. Hope this helps :)

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