My Clay Cake Toppers Can Make Anything And Can Be Kept Forever
Lounge By thelondonclayco Updated 2 Oct 2013 , 6:38pm by SystemMod1
AWould really appreciate everyone's opinion as to what they think of these please. Xxxxx
they're awesome--they are safe to put on food yes?
get them on etsy or somewhere--great stuff
AK8memphis
Yes they are completely food safe and also sterilized before packaging making them completly suitable for cakes. The polymer clay is non toxic. Thank you for your kind comment xxx
bravo--i hope you include that food safety info in your sales materials
and bravo again--
Cute, but this isn't advertising, is it? Because that's a no-no here on CC per the user agreement you checked when you joined.
Polymer clay is fine, but under no circumstances should it sit directly on food. The must be a barrier between the clay & anything that will be eaten.
Many of us who make edible figures/toppers use polymer clay techniques and tools. The skill set is pretty much transferable.
ANo this is not advertising i have just started doing this and wanted to know what people thought of them.. All my toppers have a grease proof bottom and the polymer clay I use is food safe and non toxic. The owner of cc answered my email via Facebook telling me to post my work on here, so don't think its a problem if cc have told me to do it. It may be transferable but the reason I'm using clay is so it can be kept as a memento as well as serving a purpose. This can't be done with sugar paste. Steadler the makers of the clay I use have confirmed that it is food safe and ok to stand on cakes
AHi lynn3 after it's baked I print the lettering logo off onto address labels and cut to size. Yours are great.
AHi batterupcake Thank you for the advice I don't sell those they are what I have made for family.
Well, I'm confused. Staedtler makes FIMO clay. I've been taught for years that FIMO should not come in direct contact with food--and that comes directly from their own website:
http://www.staedtler.com/en/inspirations/for-creative-hobby-users/#/tabs/ingredients
"Moreover, hardened FIMO is resistant to sweat and saliva in accordance with DIN 53160 (LGA Test 5561011) You should avoid direct contact between FIMO and mouth or food though – FIMO is not food safe."
{I added the underlining & bolding above}
Another site remarks on the plasticizer in the clay possibly leaching out into food:
http://www.jaedworks.com/clayspot/polyclay-faq/safety.html
Have I missed something? Non-toxic does NOT equal "food safe".
And, properly made edible figures can be kept indefinitely when not exposed to direct heat or light, too, especially if sealed using confectioner's glaze.
AMaybenot If you read my first reply I use grease proof paper. The topper is not in contact with the cake directly. Nice to know this site has rude people on it. What's your plan to make mine look bad and that only sugar paste toppers are suitable. REALLY!!! You need to get out more. Please don't post in my link anymore. This is a hobby of mine that I wanted to see what people thought of my toppers not a court room.
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Maybenot If you read my first reply I use grease proof paper. The topper is not in contact with the cake directly. Nice to know this site has rude people on it. What's your plan to make mine look bad and that only sugar paste toppers are suitable. REALLY!!! You need to get out more. Please don't post in my link anymore. This is a hobby of mine that I wanted to see what people thought of my toppers not a court room.
As far as I can tell, she was simply addressing the idea of polymer clay being 'food safe'. People often don't realize that non toxic is not the same as food safe.
What brand do you use that is considered food safe? To the best of my (limited) knowledge, there is no such thing as food safe poly clay. Like I said, limited knowledge, I have a pack at home that says not to let come in contact with any tools or equipment that come into contact with food. If there is a truly food safe brand, I would love to know, I get requests for keepsake toppers quite often, and the clay is certainly hardier than gumpaste.
Nobody is attacking you or your work, and this is a public forum, anyone who wants to reply has every right to.
That, however, was pretty rude.
AOnly put my work on to get peoples opinions nothing about what u use or how I do it. Shan't bother bye cc
Well, the OP did say she uses grease proof paper under her toppers. To me that means there's no contact with the cake, I think. Maybe I'm wrong but wouldn't the grease proof paper enable it to be safely put upon a cake? Would it be safer for the op to use something thicker as in acrylic or cardboard? I have no idea since I don't use it.
Putting a grease proof barrier between the topper and the cake is absolutely fine. A disc of plastic, or some other barrier works well. Polymer clay toppers are wonderful toppers that people can save for many many years. It is a perfect rememberance of an occasion. I use them often and welcome all polymer clay artists that make toppers to share their amazing work on CC.
It helps cakers see other topper possibilities.
AThe info I got from a caker and clay user who had been using it for many years.
Once baked polymer clay becomes a hard waterproof plastic. It is certified non toxic & even dishwasher safe (most brands are) & even safe for children to use. It is no different to placing any other plastic ornament on top of a cake. If anyone is in doubt, I recommend they place the cake topper on a sugar base (so it doesn't touch the cake).
I have been using it for the last 7 years without a single incident. I have worked with sugar for many more years than I have worked with polymer clay & there are many products sold for "decorating purposes only" in cake shops, including wires, plastic tapes, metallic paints, lustre powders, glitters & many plastic ornaments made in China (including cake stands and cake pillars). As long as customers are aware that the product is not edible and it is removed prior to serving, I don't see the cake topper as being any different.
AThis site is full of Chicken Littles. While there is an acorn of truth in what's being said, it is often presented as if the sky is falling.
Cake Central lis not a place for rudeness. and I know it was not advertising. It was a request for constructive criticism. That is why we have this forum. Keep posting
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