hello. i am a newbie to making cakes using fondant. i was trying to make a teddy bear yesterday and i didn't realize how quickly fondant sets. is there a secret to keep it from settin on me while I'm creating my animals? and is it better to create the animals the night before i make the cake or as i am making it? Thanks for the help!!!

Shannon
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Keep the ball of fondant you are working with wrapped in clingfilm and rub a bit of crisco over it to stop drying out. Then, work briskly.

I personally like to have the figures somewhat dry before putting it on the cake, so I would make them as far in advance as I can be bothered. Having said that, if I am making a new design, it may be easier to get the proportions of the entire cake right, by waiting until the cake is assembled, before making the figure. If the figure is heavy or has parts that stands up, you may need to let it dry before using, otherwise it won't be able to support itself.