How do you make fondant look like water?
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 do you string shells together?
You use a sharp pointed nail and hammer, hit each shell in the center with the nail and hammer, string 3 inches apart on the string and make a knot in the fishing line below each hole. Put dot of glue on the knot. Make each shell string about 2 feet long, or as long as you wish.
How do you make fondant shells?
To make the shells: Roll out several snakes of brown and white gum paste, mix a touch of the brown with some white to make a taupe shade. Twist the ropes together to marble the fondant but take care not to over-mix. The fondant colors should all be clearly visible. Pinch off small pieces and place into a shell mold.
How to make flavored seashells?
Knead a drop or two of candy flavoring or mint, cinnamon, almond, or vanilla extract into the fondant or gumpaste before working with it to make flavored seashells. I used these particular seashells to decorate a sandy beach cake for a summer party. The cake and frosting had so much vanilla extract in it that it was almost alcoholic.
How do you make seashells with waxed paper?
Pinch the narrow end of the scored wedge and tuck it under the main body of the shell. Set the finished shell on top of a rolled up ball of waxed paper to dry. The balled up waxed paper will keep the curved shape as the seashell dries. Vanilla bean specks kneaded into fondant create great flavor as well as texture.
How do you make fondant egg cockles?
Press slowly into the center of the fondant egg cockle shape with a well oiled thumb until it bulges. Then set it on top of a rolled up ball of waxed paper to keep the bulged shape as the fondant dries. These are the easiest to make and, in my opinion, look the most realistic of all of them. I think this is a fun type to involve children in making.