can you use soap molds for fondant? and cake glue
Can you use soap molds for fondant and how do you glue the fondant to the cake?
Thanks again guys
Shana
Thanks again guys
Shana
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Permalink Reply by Gretchen Belsome on
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Since noone else is going to let us know, I will share with you something I did. I put royal icing in candy molds. the roses didn't work, but the little bunny rabbits did. But I guess if they have not been used for soap it would work.. Are the soap molds silicone?
Are you talking about gluing fondant to fondant or fondant to buttercream? You can make a glue with water and gumpaste disolved in it. Buttercream works and there are other things to. I have read them on this site somewhere. If you are covering the cake with fondant the layer of buttercream you put under the fondant will hold it on.
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on
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Thanks Gretchen I tried the candy molds and it was a no go for me on one sheet but then on another set It worked but did not look great. I noticed the candy molds are not that strong so I wonder if the soap mold would work. I don't know if they are silicone or not I want to say yes but I know soap is heavier then the candy we melt and put in the molds. I know we have to put corn starch on the mold and putting it in the fridge or freezer might work.
Yep I am talking about gluing fondant cut outs to fondant. Thank you for your help
Gretchen Belsome said:Since noone else is going to let us know, I will share with you something I did. I put royal icing in candy molds. the roses didn't work, but the little bunny rabbits did. But I guess if they have not been used for soap it would work.. Are the soap molds silicone?
Are you talking about gluing fondant to fondant or fondant to buttercream? You can make a glue with water and gumpaste disolved in it. Buttercream works and there are other things to. I have read them on this site somewhere. If you are covering the cake with fondant the layer of buttercream you put under the fondant will hold it on.
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Permalink Reply by Dia on
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To 'glue' fondant onto fondant, you can make gumpaste glue with gumpaste dissolved in water OR you can use vodka or vanilla. I find that the vanilla works quite well, just don't use too much or it will start to melt the fondant.
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Permalink Reply by Susan J. Sias on
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Hello Shana! I agree with Dia, try the Gum Paste and Vanilla mix, light on Vanilla. I have used all kinds of candy molds, soap molds, and other molds for Fondant. It is a good idea to take a large brush, like a face powder brush, and lightly brush the inside of the mold with cornstarch first, before adding the Fondant. I would not put the fondant/mold into the freezer. You would run the risk of the product "sweating" and "melting" after removal and coming back to room temperature.
With the Summer heat be careful!
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Thanks that explains to me why it didn't work lol I tried the freezer and I wanted to cry when I pulled them out. I have read so much lately and trying to teach and take care of 5 kids sometimes my mind just doesn't work. Do I just brush the vanilla and gum past mix on to the design? and do I let it sit in the mold until dry? sorry so many questions I am finally learning something thanks to you all and I am getting so excited!
Susan J. Sias said:Hello Shana! I agree with Dia, try the Gum Paste and Vanilla mix, light on Vanilla. I have used all kinds of candy molds, soap molds, and other molds for Fondant. It is a good idea to take a large brush, like a face powder brush, and lightly brush the inside of the mold with cornstarch first, before adding the Fondant. I would not put the fondant/mold into the freezer. You would run the risk of the product "sweating" and "melting" after removal and coming back to room temperature.
With the Summer heat be careful!
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Permalink Reply by Karen Marie on
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If you notice most fondant/gumpaste molds are made out of silicone for alot of reasons....one being that you can flex the mold off the fondant and not lose the integrity of the piece. Another thing is that they last forever so they are an investment but pay off over time. And they are food grade so no worries about touching the edible decorations. You can use other plastic molds but like you already mentioned you will have some issues getting the fondant/gumpaste out. You might try a little shortening brushed into the mold...very light film. And stay away from the cold. Soap making molds will work but you can never use them for soap if you are going to use them for fondant even if you wash them. If you are putting fondant on a buttercream cake you can stick them right on the cake before it dries or paste with a little additional buttercream. If you are applying to fondant then a little water or clear extract brushed on works...a LITTLE is the key. Gum glue works on gumpaste in sticking to itself. i mix about 1 part gumpaste with 2 parts water. Break up the pieces and let them dissolve in hot water for about 10-15 minutes. Shake and it is ready to go. I replace it about once a week. You can store it in the fridge and it will last longer but I use mine all the time so it is on my worktable.
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Permalink Reply by jeri c on
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As long as you have not made soap with them and they are food safe they might work. I would not use them if you have already made soap in them though.
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Once again thank you so much
Karen Marie said:If you notice most fondant/gumpaste molds are made out of silicone for alot of reasons....one being that you can flex the mold off the fondant and not lose the integrity of the piece. Another thing is that they last forever so they are an investment but pay off over time. And they are food grade so no worries about touching the edible decorations. You can use other plastic molds but like you already mentioned you will have some issues getting the fondant/gumpaste out. You might try a little shortening brushed into the mold...very light film. And stay away from the cold. Soap making molds will work but you can never use them for soap if you are going to use them for fondant even if you wash them. If you are putting fondant on a buttercream cake you can stick them right on the cake before it dries or paste with a little additional buttercream. If you are applying to fondant then a little water or clear extract brushed on works...a LITTLE is the key. Gum glue works on gumpaste in sticking to itself. i mix about 1 part gumpaste with 2 parts water. Break up the pieces and let them dissolve in hot water for about 10-15 minutes. Shake and it is ready to go. I replace it about once a week. You can store it in the fridge and it will last longer but I use mine all the time so it is on my worktable.
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Thank you so much jeri I am so grateful to have you all to help me Thank you again!
jeri c said:As long as you have not made soap with them and they are food safe they might work. I would not use them if you have already made soap in them though.
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Hinds on
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I use the candy ..soap molds all the time just remember to dust them with either powdered sugar or cornstarch push in gently then pop them over I use water or vodka on a brush lightly not to much then stick them on.. the plastic molds are so much cheaper and you have a wide range of shapes
hope this helps check out candy soap molds on ebay
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Thank you again I have tons of candy molds I use to make for the kids so I am going to try those first maybe buy a soap mold or two to start with I am so excited yet nervous to start this weekend.
Nancy Hinds said:I use the candy ..soap molds all the time just remember to dust them with either powdered sugar or cornstarch push in gently then pop them over I use water or vodka on a brush lightly not to much then stick them on.. the plastic molds are so much cheaper and you have a wide range of shapes
hope this helps check out candy soap molds on ebay
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I have a lot of chocolate molds and don't have any luck with them with fondant or gumpaste. If my silicone mold is a deep one that I have had to really work to get the gumpaste into every nook and cranny I pop it in the freezer for a half hour or more and it is soooo much easier to unmold it. I have forgotten them in the freezer over night and the item comes out fine. Just lay it on a drying rack (I use a spatter screen for a fry pan that I bought just for drying gumpaste pieces) don't touch it until it comes to room temp and the condensation is all dried off of the piece or you will have nasty finger prints on it.
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