Using Styrofoam cake dummies is an easy way to save up on costs while practicing your skills. If you plan on turning your love of baking and sweets into a business, then improving your skills as a cake maker is a must.
But putting fondant on Styrofoam can come with its own unique challenges as well. Here are a few tips and tricks to make your practice sessions go much easier and help you get the results you want:
Wrap your dummy cakes
Styrofoam cake dummies are often coarse. Plus, some have imperfections that might show through the fondant. Want a flawless finish? Then wrap the form in plastic wrap. This will help smoothen the Styrofoam, Leaf.TV says.
Smooth the edges
Some dummy cakes tend to have edges that might be too course or rough for fondants. You could try smoothing those edges over with sandpaper. Just be sure you pick the right one.
Go for professional supplies
While basic Styrofoam is available from craft stores, that’s not the best kind to use. Invest in professional supplies instead. Cake dummies are made to work with fondant as well as buttercream applications. They won’t easily erode, crumble or chip away when the fondant is applied, unlike Styrofoam from craft stores. If you want better results, then ditch craft store Styrofoam and go for professionally made cake dummies instead.
Use water or piping gel
If you want to use your dummy cake for a long time, it might be better if you skip the buttercream since this will break down over time. It’s also going to smell. Best to avoid that by using water or piping gel instead. Just cover the dummy cakes in plastic wrap and then use water to glue the fondant. Be careful not to use too much since this will make the fondant too gummy to work with. Visit us online to learn more about the baking supplies they offer.
