Gumpaste high heels

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Permalink Reply by Colleen on August 30, 2010 at 6:02am

this is the one that i used (fyi - 50/50 fonadant/gumpaste is the way to go, i had nightmare problems with straight gumpaste)

my friend Andrea makes astonishing figurines, and she adds tylose to her fondant, im going to try that the next time.

http://cakecentral.com/articles/124/how-to-make-a-gumpaste-shoe

good luck !

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Permalink Reply by Vanessa Araiza on September 3, 2010 at 1:29am

Thanks I'll check it out.

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Permalink Reply by brandie on September 3, 2010 at 4:46pm

really you don't need a video. i use gumpaste-straight up. i also took a pair of shoes (new and cheep) cut the straps off and used the sole to dry the gum paste on. i made a template out of paper and cut the gumpaste using that. i let them dry on the shoes for about 2-3 days (the thinner they are the faster they dry!) i just use cornstarch inbetween the gumpaste and shoe but you can use saran wrap if you are worried at all. then i just make the top style anyway you want. straps or bands and buckles then i handpaint them.

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Permalink Reply by Vanessa Araiza on September 4, 2010 at 3:21am

Sorry, but for me, easier said than done. I always have trouble with the sides of the shoe shifting or getting the heel flush and perfect to the soul. I suppose I'm a bit of a perfectionist.

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Permalink Reply by T. Myers on September 4, 2010 at 8:10am

Hi, I am a visual person too :-) if you go to youtube, there are some videos on there that are very informative. Chef Anne Heap has a 3 part Gumpaste Heel Tutorial and its wonderful! I hope this helps. Good luck.

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