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post #16 of 28
2/9/11 at 11:35pm
Yeah, you'll need to redo that part. I would start over with the face. If you're using Wilton coloring that is especially bad for bleeding and you could have black tears running down the face. The rest I would just leave the way you have it slightly covered and let it sit for a few hours. Do you need to have this done today? Or, is the cake for later this week?
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post #17 of 28
2/9/11 at 11:35pm
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but if I cut part of it right now, won't that be considered "handling" it?

also, I will be transporting my cake for abt 4 hours in an air conditioned car to another location. is it ok to keep the entire cake - with fondant covered - in a regular cardboard cake box (i.e. NOT airtight)?
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post #18 of 28
2/9/11 at 11:38pm
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can I use the fondant from the head (some of it) to make a new one?
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post #19 of 28
2/9/11 at 11:41pm
In the summer time, I transport fondant covered cakes in cardboard (cake) boxes with the air conditioning in the car turned on. If you let the fondant set up at room temp, then it will have less problems with temperature when you transport. It's the drastic change in temp that increases the chances of condensation...along with humidity of course.

If there is no way to remove that part right now without handling the rest of the piece, then wait and cut it when it's dry with a really sharp exacto knife.
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post #20 of 28
2/9/11 at 11:42pm
Good luck with this. I have to go now, but will check back in the morning.
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post #21 of 28
2/9/11 at 11:48pm
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I don't need it for today, so I can redo it. But I will need to have it ready by tomorrow night so I can set it up on the cake.

Thanks for your help, hope it turns out! icon_smile.gif
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post #22 of 28
2/10/11 at 10:00am
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Quick Update:
When the figurine dried up somewhat, I redid the head and then decided to reshape and remold the rest of the body too. Bottomline is, I'm done and I love it!
My figurine is now sitting in a container OUTSIDE the fridge and waiting to be placed on the cake (which I will be baking later today).

By the way, I will only be using the cake 2 days from now. Do you recommend that I use a wooden stick/pick to pierce through the fondant figurine and then place it into the cake so it stays?
Will the fondant crack?
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post #23 of 28
2/10/11 at 10:34am
It depends on the figure. If it is something small, I'd just place it on the cake. If it is too tall, you might consider using a dowel to secure it. If it is to dry it might crack if you get to close to the edges. HTH!
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post #24 of 28
2/10/11 at 10:39am
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Thanks for your help!!
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post #25 of 28
2/10/11 at 10:46am
If it has more height than width, I would use a lollypop stick to place it on the cake. I'm glad it turned out for you. Be sure to post the pictures of your finished cake!
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post #26 of 28
2/10/11 at 10:51am
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Hi KSMill,
Thanks for your help and advice! Appreciate it!
Can I wait a few hours later to put the stick in it?
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post #27 of 28
2/10/11 at 12:36pm
Is the topper something that will "sit"? Meaning does it have a flat bottom that it needs to dry on? If so, I would push the stick in while it is still soft then take it out so you have the hole ready to reinsert the stick when placing on the cake. Or if possible, put the stick in and stick the protruding end into styro so the topper is sitting on the styro to dry.

The longer you wait, and the dryer your piece, the bigger chance you have of cracking or breaking it trying to insert the stick.

HTH.
I have Flying Monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. - Elphaba.
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I have Flying Monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them. - Elphaba.
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post #28 of 28
2/10/11 at 5:54pm
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Thank you! I don't have styrofoam available, so I just made a hole to hold the stick once I am read to place in on the cake. icon_biggrin.gif
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