How to Attach Gumpaste to Fondant

Make a glue to attach gumpaste figures to fondant-covered cakes.

Gumpaste and fondant are both used as cake decorations. Cake decorators will work with both in the same way an artist employs mixed media to get the desired look for his masterpiece. Gumpaste differs from fondant in its drying speed. Gumpaste will harden as it dries overnight, but fondant remains pliable. Gumpaste is also stronger than fondant, easier to shape and holds the shape of figures longer, making it an ideal medium for creating decorative sculptures to attach to a fondant-covered cake. To attach the two, you need to make an edible gum glue using some of your extra gumpaste.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 tsp. gumpaste
• Shallow bowl
• 1 tsp. water
• Clean artist's paintbrush

Instructions

1. Crumble the gumpaste in between your fingers to break it into smaller pieces.

2. Drop the gumpaste into a shallow bowl with the water.

3. Soak the gumpaste in the water for one hour or until most of the gumpaste has dissolved.

4. Stir the glue with the paintbrush.

5. Apply a dot of the glue to the gumpaste object you want to attach to the fondant.

6. Gently press the gumpaste to the fondant and let it dry overnight.

7. Store leftover gumpaste glue for up to one week, sealed and refrigerated.

References

• Wilton: Gum Glue Adhesive
• Cakes to Bake: How to Make Gum Paste Glue

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish