{"id":35,"date":"2011-04-17T13:07:15","date_gmt":"2011-04-17T03:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=35"},"modified":"2017-09-14T13:55:32","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T03:55:32","slug":"sugar-paste-fondant-cake-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/sugar-paste-fondant-cake-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Paste \/ Fondant Basics for Cake Decorating"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Where to get fondant \/ sugar paste<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sugar Paste or Fondant can be purchased from most cake decorating stores. If you don’t have one near you then buy ‘orchard white icing’ from supermarkets (if you are in Australia). Alternatively you can make marshmallow fondant<\/a> or normal fondant<\/a> at home.<\/p>\n

For a review of eight different types of fondants with video and photo comparisons click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Colouring sugar paste<\/strong><\/p>\n

To colour the fondant you will need concentrated gel food colouring. The water-based colours from the supermarket are not suitable as they will make the fondant too wet. \u00a0Put some colour on a knife or skewer and poke it into the fondant and then massage it through until it is evenly coloured. \u00a0Repeat if a darker shade is needed. \u00a0See the video below for a demonstration.<\/p>\n