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attatching wires to fondant

post #1 of 6
10/2/12 at 10:13am
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I made some butterflies for a baby shower cake. How do I attatch wires to the back of them to insert them into the cake? Here is an example of the cake.



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post #2 of 6
10/2/12 at 10:28am
wires should be inserted in them while they are still soft.

If it's too late for that, you can take a small strip of fondant and place it over the wire. But inserting while soft is the best way.
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post #3 of 6
10/2/12 at 4:39pm
You could try using royal icing as well. If you have time, though, it might be easier to make more butterflies and insert the wires while soft.
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post #4 of 6
10/2/12 at 5:08pm
You could use cloth-covered wire, put the wire on the back of the butterfly and pipe melted white chocolate over them. When it cools off it should hold them.
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post #5 of 6
10/2/12 at 6:28pm
they would need to be attached using a little royal icing on the back, wire shouldnt be stuck directly in the cake, should be in a flower pick or a short straw as the wire will start to rust once in contact with a moist cake
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post #6 of 6
10/2/12 at 8:05pm
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Thank You for your suggestions.
What gauge cloth-covered wire would you suggest using?

I have 18 ga. metal wire which may not work.
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