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Lessons compiled by our Geraldine Randlesome
- The Sugarpaste (or called FONDANT ICING in the US), should be soft and moist therefore you must begin crimping as soon as your cake is covered, leaving no time for the sugarpaste to dry out. You won’t need to rush, just know you need to do this right away.
-To create the patchwork quilt appearance, you will need to color your sugarpaste the desired colors.
- Cut your squares using your #CUTRIB/TMR Multi Ribbon Cutter set to the length of 3" to get constant even squares. *Make only one square at a time so the sugarpaste does not have time to dry out before crimping.
- Begin crimping various patterns on sugarpaste squares, you may use actual quilting, or geometric patterns if you wish.
- Once you have the pattern you want, you can now adhere the square to your cake using water. Repeat the process , making sure to alternate colors, until all sides have 4 patchwork squares.
- Next, use the #CUTRIB/TMR Multi Ribbon Cutter with the stitching wheel attachment set to the size of ½". Cut a strip of sugarpaste and stick to the edges of the square, trim the excess so it lies flush with the edges. Continue on all four sides.
- For the top stitching you will follow the same process, but when trimming your excess to join at the seams, be sure to cut at an angle to make the lines cleaner and the seams more realistic. Again, repeat on all sides until complete.
- To hide the edges of the squares, roll your sugarpaste to look like thin sausages (guage size based on placement & visual appeal). When you have the size you desire, stick using water. Do the same between the cake and board as border. *Use the #TKGUNL: Klay extruder - Large, if you are having trouble rolling the sugarpaste evenly.
- To add extra detail, pipe a small bead of royal icing to desired area, and place a sugar pearl of desired size and color. (You choose how many or how little, as well as what size to use, bases on the designs of your cake).
- Note: A great way to get ideas for patterns is to simply type "patchwork quilt patterns" and/or "geometric patterns" into your internet search engine of choice, and check out the images!
Used straight line crimper for top
of crimp
Used curved crimper for bottom of
crimp
TO USE:
Push the crimper into the fondant.
Squeeze gently and then release the pressure slightly and remove.
Rubber sizing bands are provided on some crimpers. These are moved up and down to set the width required and help to achieve even thickness.
To crimp this design:
TIP: In the picture, the flower embosser
has been glued to a straw, making it easier to handle.