Things You'll Need:
- Gum paste
- Rolling pin
- Cornstarch
- Food dye
- Knife
- Mold
- Egg whites
- Alcohol or water
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Step 1
Buy or make your gum paste. Gum paste has a fairly simple recipe, but you can also buy it from a cake supply store or website.
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Step 2
Dust your workspace, rolling pin and hands with cornstarch. The starch prevents the paste from sticking to the table or board.
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Step 3
Work the gum paste with your hands if it becomes dry. If it doesn't become pliable, add a small piece of fresh gum paste and knead them together. Separate your gum paste into as many sections as you want colors. Dye each section a different color by kneading in paste food dye.
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Step 4
Roll the gum paste out into a thin sheet. Dust the top of the paste with cornstarch before using the rolling pin on it. Cut the sheet into pieces using either a knife or cookie cutters. You can make simple, flat fruits this way.
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Step 5
Press the gum paste into a mold that you have dusted with cornstarch. Cut any excess gum paste off the mold with a sharp tool.
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Step 6
Allow the gum paste to dry, either on a flat, nonstick surface or in the mold. The amount of time it takes to dry depends on the thickness of the paste.
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Step 7
Use egg whites to attach pieces to each other. You can also paint dried gum paste with food dye. Mix paste dye with a few drops of either alcohol or water to use it as paint.
