how to make shiny figures for cake decoration?
I am wondering how are the little figures on this cute cake are made? Whats the material and where can you buy molds and casts to shape them? and how are they so shiny?
Best Answer
These figures are probably made with fondant.
I think the figures are handshaped. There are plenty of tutorials. You can even look for tutorials working with modelling clay. Basically you only need a rolling pin, a knife and tweezers. Cans, forks, any food-safe utensil that has an interesting pattern are useful. Of course there are special molds for fondant but I don't think that you need them unless you want to make fancy things like laces. You can buy molds online but also in some larger hardware stores, supermarktes, or gift shops. It depends on where you are located.
Fondant is quite matt. To make fondant shiny you can
- hold the fondant over steam or
- apply shortening,
- egg whites,
- corn syrup, or
- alcohol on the surface
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How do you make fondant figures shine?
Method 1: Eggs whites are a great way to shine up your fondant, and they usually dry within 2 hours if you need a quick shiny fix. Method 2: Add 1 part vodka, and 1 part corn syrup. You will need a brush to paint this mixture onto your fondant with a very thin layer, so it has a better chance of drying well.How do you make edible gloss?
Combine two parts vodka to one part corn syrup\u2013mix until well combined. Then quickly use on your gum paste or fondant for lasting, fast drying shine.How do you make fondant look like clear glass?
The second method is using a mixture of 50% light corn syrup and 50% alcohol (150 proof or higher). To apply this high gloss glaze, paint on fondant with a good quality soft paintbrush. This glaze offers instant glossy shine and would be perfect for making fondant look like glass, water, or ice.How to Make Fondant Shiny
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Answer 2
Ching Chong's answer is already very good. But note that everybody he said can also apply to marzipan figurines, not only fondant ones. This may increase your options, since I think marzipan is somewhat easier to shape.
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