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Comment by Rommy/Cakes With a Kick on August 10, 2011 at 6:21pm

Hi Again, To make the curlicues I made a long gumpaste sausage thicker on one end and thinner on the other.  I then, starting with the thin side, form the curl. I cut about two inches of skewer, moisten the pointed end and inserted into the thicker end of the curlicue.  I place the curlicues on a pile of corn starch to dry. The corn starch will prevent the curlicue, or any gumpaste decoration, from getting a flat side.  I let it dry for about 24 hours, turning it afer 12 hours to dry evenly. I make these decoration a week in advance. After they are dry I insert then on a piece of styrofoam.

Comment by Pearse Hashmi Franklin on May 17, 2011 at 11:31pm

Hi Rommy

How did you get the spiral thingy stand up like that.used any wire? I am planing to make a monogram for  the cake topper and wondering how to make it stand up. also did you use the bead maker to make the border? if so what brand did you buy. planning to buy one

thanks