Rocks

Decorating By Wendoger Updated 2 Feb 2006 , 12:48am by Wendoger

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Wendoger Posted 31 Jan 2006 , 4:42pm
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How can I make rocks for a cake border? Like river rocks? I saw it on a cake once and want to do it for my brother. Is it colored fondant? How do I get the grey/black-ish rock color?
Thanks!!!
~Wendy
(pics would be great too!)

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lilie Posted 31 Jan 2006 , 5:22pm
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I take fondant and shape the "rocks" then let them dry.
use whatever color and give them a wash of color then paint in any cracks and markings to resemble a river rock. Splatter color on with a brush to get that speckled look. Ga picture or a real rock to go by and good luck!!!!! thumbs_up.gif
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peg818 Posted 31 Jan 2006 , 7:03pm
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I add alittle black coloring to some fondant, or corn flower blue will work too. and i just mix until its a marble then just mold pieces into rocks. Just don't over think it. If you need some dirt to go with the rocks, then just crush some oreo cookies and sprinkle around the rocks, its very effective look.

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ballmom Posted 31 Jan 2006 , 7:10pm
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There are also candy that they make that looks just like rocks. They have the shine and all like a river rock.

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Lisa Posted 1 Feb 2006 , 3:03am
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Originally Posted by ballmom

There are also candy that they make that looks just like rocks. They have the shine and all like a river rock.




I used these on some cupcakes. They come in a variety of sizes and colors. I bought them at Sugarcraft. They taste like M&Ms and look a lot like river rocks.

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Cake_Geek Posted 1 Feb 2006 , 12:39pm
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The cake store near me sells little containers of "candy rocks". They are all speckled and different shapes just like rocks. I used some on the halloween cake in my photos. The ones I got are choc on the inside too!!

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LittleLinda Posted 1 Feb 2006 , 12:53pm
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I use rolled buttercream. Make each rock individually adding black or brown food coloring and mixed only until you get the marblized effect you want. This picture has large rocks on it; but I've made smaller ones too.
LL

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LittleLinda Posted 1 Feb 2006 , 12:55pm
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P.S. Wear gloves when rolling the color into the rolled buttercream. (You should anyway for safe handling; but you had better so you don't get black fingers!)

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ellepal Posted 1 Feb 2006 , 12:55pm
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I bought some river rocks at a candy store; they look great! Maybe call and around and see if you can find them.

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Wendoger Posted 2 Feb 2006 , 12:48am
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Great info!!! Thanks to all ya'll so much!!!

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