PLEATING IN FONDANT ICING

TECHNIQUE DEVELOPED BY GERALDINE RANDLESOME, CANADA

With so many new tools to share with you we've decided to choose a few new favorites, like the #TGP - Box & Z Pleaters, Set of 9 tools. These tools are so versatile, and offer such a wide array of designs - you can't go wrong! With this set you can make standard or varying width Box Pleats, Z Pleats, Bows, Drapes and anything else you can come up with! Get the perfect pleat every time, or switch it up to add character of your own!

Scalloped Z Pleat

"Z" and "Box" Pleaters Set of 9 tools:
3 Rods, 3 Plain Strips, 3 Strips with Bars, 7 13/16 x 1 1/8" Tools:
#TGP - Pleater: Set of 9
#TEE26 - Flower Lace with Pearls Embroidery Embosser Cutter (spray with cooking spray to avoid sticking, wipe off excess)
#TEE33 - Single Rose Lace Embroidery Embosser Cutter (spray with cooking spray to avoid sticking, wipe off excess)
#GIM01M - Floating Leaves Mini Impression Mat
#NNFTC - Nylon Fluted Teardrop Cutter Set
#C411 - Non Toxic White Pearl Dust
#MSP08I / MSP5I - Ivory Sugarpaste (enough to cover board & styro's, as well as for extra pieces & pleating)
8 and 10" Square Styrofoam Dummy
#TPK1008 - Palette Knife - Wide Angled
#TPINL - Rolling Pin & Board
#PBWATERL - Water Brush - Large
Cornstarch
Arrangement for topper

Method: *Note*
Using Impression Mat on Pleats:

Once paste is rolled to the desired size, lift and dust underneath with cornstarch to ensure piece does not stick, place mini impression mat #GIM01M (or other desired pattern) over paste and roll so the paste is impressed with the pattern. Dust patter with a luster or white pearl before or after removing the mat, both will achieve their own unique designs. Remove mat and continue to trim, and pleat as directed below.

To Achieve the scalloped pleats:

Take the #NNFTC - Fluted Teardrop Cutter Set in the desired size and cut only the bottom of your completed Pleats before adhearing to your cake. This can be done by using only the bottom of the cutter and rocking the cutter over the bottom edge of your paste until cut, then you can pick up the straight top edge of the paste and adhere to cake as instructed below.

To Create floral applique for top tier:

Using the #TEE26 & #TEE33, roll out a strip of paste just thick enough to emboss, but thin enough to not look heavy on the cake, press one embosser into paste ensuring you get a strong impression and before lifting use accompanying cutter to cut out the lace piece. Remove paste from cutter and embosser, dust with #C411 White Pearl Dust, and adhear directly to top tier using a small amount of water.

*For plain pleats, simply follow directions below*