Doing this cake today, using a fondant/gumpaste mix for the swags, and using "mold" to make them. Tried to search for this answer, but just finding the way to attach fondant to fondant (vanilla, gin, or water). But....what would be the medium to use for fondant on buttercream?
Thanks for any quick answers from anybody!

hmmmmm.......im thinking that buttercream as glue
any other suggestions im just thinking out loud on this one.

I've used piping gel, and it worked great. I was using it to attach a side piece and not a heavy swag though. Good luck.

I was thinking buttercream also, but would love to know the real way to do it.

I was told today to either use buttercream circles or royal icing. Good Luck!
Vicky, MO

buttercream works perfect but royal icing is a bit harder and will hold a bit more weight BUT takes longer to dry to its full strength.

Is the royal icing put on under the swags differently than the buttercream? Do you put toothpicks on the swags until the royal is dry? Thanks for the info!!
Vicky, MO

I've done a couple cakes in buttercream with fondant swags and used buttercream as the glue. After placing the fondant on the cake I used an extra large toothpick to hold in place until the fondant set up.

Here's a little tip...If you can, chill your cake before putting the swags on. When the cake is chilled the buttercream is hard and it makes it easier to put the swags on.. The buttercream won't get messed up.

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AND...will the swags look yucky if you put the cake in the fridge and then take it out, or will they be ok?