How early can I make fondant figures?
Fondant: Fondant can be made 1 day before, up to 5 weeks before cake is due. To store fondant, wrap well in plastic wrap, and place inside an airtight container. Keep at room temperature, away from sunlight.
How do you attach a fondant balloon to a cake?
Water can be a great “glue” for fondant. It dissolves a little of the sugar in the fondant, making it sticky, and therefore, well, makes it stick to stuff. Best for: Sticking flat pieces of soft fondant decorating to other soft fondant.
How do you make fondant balloons shiny?
Method 1: Eggs whites are a great way to shine up your fondant, and they usually dry within 2 hours if you need a quick shiny fix. Method 2: Add 1 part vodka, and 1 part corn syrup. You will need a brush to paint this mixture onto your fondant with a very thin layer, so it has a better chance of drying well.
Can I refrigerate a cake with fondant decorations?
After you’ve discovered the best fondant for your climate and working conditions, consider storing your cake in a heavy-duty, corrugated cardboard box. Once you have sealed the cake safely inside, fully decorated, you can refrigerate it until delivery.
Can you keep fondant decorations forever?
Can Gumpaste/Fondant Figurines be preserved long term? Yes, to preserve Fondant/Gumpaste Figurines, a clear coat can be sprayed on them, I use a clear lacquer spray. This will preserve the figurine and then you can display your piece in a display cabinet or store them away in a closed box.
Will colored fondant bleed onto buttercream?
Will colored fondant bleed onto buttercream? It’s not a good idea to put fondant circles on buttercream too soon, because the color could bleed (and I see you’re using red!) and the buttercream might soften the fondant – but this might only be a problem in very hot, sticky climates like mine!
Why is my fondant shiny?
The first stage of fondant melting starts with it getting soft and sticky, then it builds a shine (you notice your fondant gets really shiny, almost like someone sprayed a layer of oil on it) and sometimes this can happen just from you over-handling your fondant.