The first thing to remember is that you have to moisten the fondant in some way before applying the prints. You can use a damp paper towel, airbrush water (though that's a lot of work) or spritz water with a spray bottle and then use a paintbrush to spread. Then you just need about 4-5 minutes to set.
After you adhere the prints to the fondant, you can take inspiration from the crafting/scrapbook world to create fun, cartoon-like characters, Charrah says. Her favorite things to do are characters made from simple cutters, including the circle, oval and teardrop shapes. "I have a lot of cutters because I collect them," she says. "But I usually just stick to the basic shapes."
Use different sizes of teardrop cutters to construct a frog or a whale:
And a pinwheel is an easy item that really pops when you add a designer print:
Designer prints are made with starches and sugars, so she points out a couple of things to remember:
- Make sure you leave no bubbles when you moisten the fondant - it will affect the prints.
- You don't have to throw away your cutout scraps. You knead your fondant until the print is absorbed back into it, and then start over with something new.
- If you want to get a shimmer effect, DO NOT steam the fondant with Designer Prints, as the steam will dissolve the sheets. Use something like a food-grade shimmer or lacquer to achieve that effect.
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