As a decorator in the Wilton decorating room, I am always thrilled when I get a sketch that involves fondant animals, people, or any project that uses molded fondant. Fondant is my favorite medium to work with because of its smooth clean look and the countless ways to use and be creative with it. (more…)
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Go Figure: Using Molded Fondant to Make People and Animals
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Posted in Cake Decorating, Fondant | 36 Comments »
Make a Great Impression with Fondant Imprint Mats
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Imprint a beautiful pattern on your fondant cakes in less time than it takes to decorate a cake! Our Fondant Imprint Mats make it easy. (more…)
Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools, Fondant | 29 Comments »
Summer Fun with Fondant at the Family Fun Tent in Millennium Park!
Monday, July 12th, 2010Last week Wilton made its debut at the Family Fun Tent organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. However, before all of the fun could begin there was a lot of prep work involved. (more…)
Posted in Cake Decorating, Fondant, Kids | 6 Comments »
Decorating Tools Demystified – Cut and Press Sets
Friday, July 9th, 2010I purchased the fondant imprint tools a couple of months ago and have not used them yet. I thought I’d stop by the Decorating Room and ask for a quick demonstration on how to use them. (more…)
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Add Color or Flavor to Fondant
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Fondant is a flexible, easy-to-shape icing that enables you to add excitement to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. You can roll it out and cut it, imprint designs, color it, flavor it, create amazing color effects and form it into just about any shape (some describe it as kid’s modeling clay for cake decorators). There is so much that you can do with fondant – the possibilities are virtually limitless – and it’s easy for anyone to use. (more…)
Posted in Cake Decorating, Cookies, Cupcakes, Fondant | 152 Comments »
Fondant Tips & Tricks
Thursday, January 7th, 2010The smooth, flawless finish of rolled fondant is definitely here to stay! Every book, magazine and television show on cake decorating showcases stunning wedding cakes, cute novelty cakes and yummy cookies using rolled fondant. In my many years of teaching the basics of rolled fondant, I have learned many “tricks” from my students…..we are always learning from each other. Here are a few ideas….. (more…)
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