How do you cover foam balls with fondant?

My easy way to cover a styrofoam ball with fondant or gumpaste. Rub the ball with some vegetal shortening and the fondant or gumpaste will smoothly stick to the styrofoam ball. Great to use for cake decoration. Indira BekenLove to bake!

How thin should fondant be to cover a cake?

The perfect thickness for covering a cake is about 1/8 inches in size. To get the right thickness, you can use fondant guide rings, which slide on to the end of the fondant rollers, or a ruler. Always roll from the center outwards, turning and lifting the fondant as you go to keep the shape consistent.

How thick should fondant be to cover a cake?

How do you get fondant icing to stick?

Water can be a great “glue” for fondant. It dissolves a little of the sugar in the fondant, making it sticky, and therefore, well, makes it stick to stuff. Best for: Sticking flat pieces of soft fondant decorating to other soft fondant.

How do you cover a round cake with fondant?

Start with the fondant in the shape of the cake you’re covering. For example, start with a rounded shape of fondant to cover a round cake. Using a plastic fondant roller (we have one for smaller projects and one for larger projects ), roll out your fondant to the desired size.

What do you do if your fondant is not centered?

If the fondant is not centered, you should be able to gently remove the fondant and re-center it. If the cake gets damaged once the fondant is removed, simply re-frost the cake and chill it until it’s firm. Re-knead the fondant, buttercream and all, and re-roll it and try again.

Can you put fondant over frosting?

You’ll need your frosting to be tacky so the fondant can stick to it. Now comes the fun part, covering the cake! This part may seem intimidating, but the trick is letting the tools do all the work for you.

Can you use a wooden rolling pin for fondant?

While you can certainly use a wooden rolling pin, it will probably leave some texture in your fondant so you won’t get that nice, smooth finish that these plastic rollers offer. For accurate measuring, we also suggest using a measuring mat.