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Royal/Regal/Ready to roll-all the same? HELP!

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iluvcake · 21/07/2011 16:11

Am trying to craft some shapes for the top of my son's birthday cake and the ready to roll icing I've bought keeps collapsing. Will it harden or do I need to add something to it?

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PrettyCandles · 21/07/2011 16:17

Ready-roll is soft, play-do-like icing. It will not really set or harden, other than just the outermost surface.

Regalice is a brand-name for the same thing. You can get it in blocks, or rolled out in a sheet.

Royal icing is completely different stuff. It is icing with a buttercream-like texture, that will set rock-solid.

What exactly are you trying to do?

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iluvcake · 21/07/2011 16:18

I'm trying to make some science test tubes and a beaker etc. I've put some wire through the tube bit but it keeps keeling over!

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PrettyCandles · 21/07/2011 16:23

No, you won't be able to make hollow tubes or freestanding things with shop-bought icing. You would need specialist modelling icing, which sets hard, rather than just drying out on the surface.

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iluvcake · 21/07/2011 16:25

Ah, like sugar paste-is that for modelling? I'm not trying to make hollow tubes-just a sausage shape-but even that might not work I suppose/

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Imnotaslimjim · 21/07/2011 16:34

sugar paste is roll-out/ready to roll

You need flower paste or marshmallow fondant to model with. Try this recipe marshmallow fondant its really easy to make and sets up pretty firm as it cools. Have fun

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iluvcake · 21/07/2011 16:47

Thanks for the replies! The marshmallow fondant looks great. I'm going to try that. Could I paint the white stuff with a bit of colour instead of kneading it in? I just want to test tube to look like it's got some liquid in the bottom.

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iluvcake · 21/07/2011 17:10

Tried to marsh fondant but had to half the amounts as didn't have enough ingredients and it didn't work. Couldn't get the marshmallows to mix in with the icing sugar-arrrggghhh!

will try again with correct amounts.

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Imnotaslimjim · 21/07/2011 21:14

Yes you can paint it. Did the marshmallows stay solid? If so, you didn't heat them enough. Good luck trying again, its fairly easy to make

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iluvcake · 21/07/2011 22:46

Hi. Yes, I don't think I heated them enough! Might have another go but my kitchen was like a icing sugar bomb had exploded earlier and I was about to lose the plot-not sure if I can stand the mess again!

Thanks for the tip though!!