Thank you so much for saying that! I appreciate it! Yes, anytime you have any questions let me know. I am happy to help!☺

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I am so glad this video found it’s way to you! I tried candy melts in this mold once too and it didn’t work out for me either. 😂 I recently posted a tutorial on a full mermaid cake and another video on how to make a 3D mermaid tail cake topper with a 2D mold similar to the one you have in your mold if you don’t want a flat back on your mermaid tail. You should check them out if you think they might help! 👍 Good luck with your mermaid cake!! 🧜‍♀️🐬

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You are very welcome! I hope this video gave you the information you needed so you don’t have trouble with fondant molds anymore. If you do please let me know and I can help you problem solve.👍😊

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I am so glad you found this video helpful! 😃 Check back to my channel soon because I am uploading a video within 2 weeks on how to make a 3D mold from a 2D mold using this mermaid tail as an example. Good luck with your mermaid cake! I’d love to see a picture of it if you want to send one. 😃🎂

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You are so very welcome! It’s so exciting that you are making your first cake! I love making cakes. Having the right knowledge will save you a lot of frustration. You should check out my playlist “Learning Path for Beginners” kzfaq.info/sun/PLbezfjyjwqG9UPctbVtgtXi2FA6Gx2TfM It’s some of the first videos I ever posted because I wanted to have somewhere for beginners to get started. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask! Good luck!

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So true! I use it for household purposes as much as for food purposes.

I love your enthusiasm, you really can learn so much so quickly if you want to. I usually recommend letting fondant dry overnight unless you live in a really humid environment you may need longer. Placing the fondant on a piece of foam really helps it dry faster since the air can get to both sides that way. How quickly it dries depends a lot on how thick your fondant piece is. Thin pieces can dry pretty quickly. I have never used a dehydrator for fondant drying purposes. It could work great or it could crack from drying too fast or too long. It could also melt if the setting isn't low enough. Here is an article I found about it sunnylifemag.com/can-you-use-a-food-dehydrator-to-dry-fondant/ If you end up trying it out let me know how it goes. A safer bet is to just let it air dry at room temperature as it is more likely to dry properly this way. The dehydrator could be a nice hack though when you need something dried quickly if you are up for a little trial and error.

I am sorry you had a tough time. Where did you have difficulties? Maybe I could help. 😊👍

@@tastebakery my fondant was a bit sticky. I put cornstarch in mold AND when i tried to fill It with fondant, It didn't stay inside the mold (because of the starch. It acted as a slippery surface) It stayed in my hands. Had a hard Time placing It inside the mold.

@@bonita2004 Try putting vegetable shortening (Crisco) on your hands like lotion so the fondant does not stick to your hands. After you put the cornstarch in the mold flip it upside down and shake the cornstarch out so only a very thin layer remains. If it still slips out too much try not using cornstarch at all. Let me know if that works. 👍😊

@@tastebakery thank you for the tips. Going to try them out.

@@bonita2004 You are so very welcome! Let me know how it goes.😁👍

Yay! Have fun! Let me know if any questions come up. 👍😄

You are very welcome! You will do great! 👍🧜‍♀️Practicing first is a great idea, it will ease your mind. I will be checking in so just let me know if any questions come up. My only advice is make extras in case any accidentally break...another mind easer😂 Let me know how it goes! Also I have a full mermaid cake tutorial if that helps you at all kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gryoiLd2xK-UaIk.html Good luck!

Hi! I am happy to hear that, thank you for letting me know! It's called a fondant dusting pouch or you can cut a pair of clean nylons fill it with cornstarch where the foot would normally go and tie it in a knot. 😂

the mold I have has both sides, do I stick them both together ? Tia

You can pick it up right after you take it out of the mold and put it on the can to dry just don't touch it after you put it on the can until it dries. When it's right out of the mold it's flexible and won't break. When it dries it's solid and won't break. When it is half way between is when it willl crack and break. Like clay or playdoh. Also puts some books on either side of the can so it won't roll on you LOL

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That's funny you asked that because I actually have a video on that exact thing. Here it is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hMudpbNip7aZqqM.html Let me know if you have any questions.😊

I am assuming the chain is lying against the cake purse. I actually think gum paste may be best because it dries a lot quicker than both fondant and modeling paste. You may want to make a chain out of gum paste ahead of time for a test run because although it dries quicker it may be more prone to cracking or even breaking but it will dry faster so it is less likely to slide off the purse as it dries.

@@tastebakery aww thank you so much, yes it’s hopefully going to be a Chanel classic bag with the double chain laying on it - if it doesn’t work out I’ll say it’s shein bag inspired!

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Hi! If you are putting fondant molds on a flat, horizontal surface (basically somewhere gravity won’t warp them) then yes you can put it right onto your desserts and they will harden as they dry. If you are putting them in any other position they may have to dry first (drying time depends on how thick they are and the humidity where you live) or they may bend and warp as gravity pulls on them before they are completely dry. Just use your judgement it will depend on the position and size of the fondant mold. Think of fondant like clay; it starts as a solid flexible form and hardens to an inflexible form once it has dried. Hope that helps! 👍😊

@@tastebakery Thank you so much! I make Cakesicles and have never used fondant before, always just melted chocolate for my molds

@@shannonbetancourt712 You are very welcome! I love cakesicles; they are so cute! Yes, although fondant does not work for the cakesicles themselves you can always put fondant decorations on top of them.👍😊 I think chocolate tastes better but fondant molds tend to be more detailed and easier to make multicolored molds when the colors need to stay separate since the fondant does not start as a liquid.👍😍

Hi! I am so glad you liked it! I got the teal mold from Michael’s craft store. It’s called Wilton silicone mold - sea life. Is that what you were asking about?

@@tastebakery Yes that was tray I was referring to. But the sealift one I purchased from Michaels did not include those same molds 😩

@@I_Am_Superwoman I am not sure it it available in store where you live but this same mold is available in some stores at Joann Fabrics and is definitely available online at joann.com. 👍

​@@I_Am_Superwoman I just realized if you search from joann.com that other mold you were talking about comes up. If you go to Google Shopping and search Wilton silicone mold - sea life you will see the mold I used in this video under Joann Fabrics and can add it to your Joann cart from there. If I were you I would check online at joann.com and see if it is available at a store near you and buy it in store because they may accidentally send you the wrong mold.

Pink Mermaid Tail Mold LARGE smile.amazon.com/ScivoKaval-Silicone-Decoration-Chocolate-Gumpaste/dp/B0757T9SNL?pd_rd_w=NGZAf&pf_rd_p=ee521540-07c2-4687-9605-13c98e32ab2c&pf_rd_r=XE330ZDJW9MS083D7V23&pd_rd_r=5c29e447-02a9-4ead-a398-52e7ddfc46b0&pd_rd_wg=Z2V4d&pd_rd_i=B0757T9SNL&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_t&th=1 Wilton Sea Life Mold (the old version is in this video which is harder to find now) www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/wilton-sea-life-fondant-and-gum-paste-silicone-mold-8-cavity you could also try Ebay, Mercari, etc.

You are very welcome! I do not recommend these particular molds for melted chocolate because they are made for fondant, gum paste, etc. so when you try to get the hardened chocolate out they usually crack because the molds are flexible and thick so they flex the hardened chocolate and crack them (you may be able to get a few of the shapes out of it like the starfish but it’s not ideal). Although a lot of chocolate molds are flexible they are super flexible and really thin so you never flex the hardened chocolate you only flex the mold around the hardened chocolate to get it out by turning the mold inside out. You can also use hard plastic molds for chocolate. Hope that helps! 😊👍

@@tastebakery you were of great help! Saved me a lot of stress going forward. Thank you for being kind enough to respond ❤

Of course! I am so glad that I could help. It’s always more enjoyable to do something creative with less stress since being creative is supposed to be a stress reliever.😂👍❤️

@@tastebakery so truuuuueeeee😁❤

You take them out of the mold just as soon as you finish putting them in. It’s just like Play-Doh or clay, you are just “imprinting” the fondant while still flexible. The sooner you take them out of the mold the better because we want the drying process to happen when the mold is sitting out to dry and done being handled. 👍😃

Hi! I have never tried that but I could see how it could. Fondant is like playdoh so it will get a little harder as it cools which could make it easier to come out of the mold. You would definitely want to cover it with plastic wrap to keep it from drying out though. There is a chance that it being cooler and harder may make it easier to break while getting it out of the mold. If you try it let me know how it goes. I'll have to try it sometime. Good thought! Thanks!

You are very welcome! Most people buy fondant at craft stores (Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics, Hobby Lobby), Walmart in the craft section or bigger grocery stores usually in the baking section by the sprinkles, etc. I used Satin Ice brand fondant in this video because I like how it tastes. I bought it at Michael’s craft store but any fondant will work just fine for this purpose. Michael’s has a nice assortment of different sizes and colors of fondant so I suggest going there if you have one near you so you can buy just a small packet and see how you like it. They also usually have a 20% off coupon on their website as well. Welcome to the world of edible decorating! It’s so much fun! I have a lot of videos that are made especially for beginners just starting out so you should check out my channel, especially the section “Learning Path for Beginners” kzfaq.info/sun/PLbezfjyjwqG9UPctbVtgtXi2FA6Gx2TfM and really any video as I always keep beginners in mind when making all of my videos. Please feel free to ask any questions you have! Having the right knowledge will help you immensely!

@@tastebakery I really appreciate you taking the time to reply and all the great info. I am now a subscriber so I will definitely check out the rest of your videos along with you channel.. thanks again.

@@patriciagochenouer636 You are so very welcome! Thank you for subscribing! Again, feel free to ask any questions that arise, I am happy to help. 👍😊🎂

I am so glad you found this video! Are you only doing mermaid tail cake toppers? Are you using the pink mold I have in my video or the teal mold to make the tails? Also, are the cupcakes regular size cupcakes?

@@tastebakery they will be regular size cupcakes with a good amount of buttercream on top. I’m using the pink mold you used. I was thinking even toothpicks but I wasn’t sure it would be sturdy enough.

@@baileyteschendorf2598 It sounds like toothpicks would not be long enough and can sometimes cause more problems because they are so small sometimes they just cut right through buttercream and cake. Is there a way for you to get one sample cupcake ahead of time?

@@tastebakery oh yeah I have plenty of time for some testers. I’m just hoping I can get something in the fondant without squishing the tails too much.

@@baileyteschendorf2598 In this situation I usually use a mermaid tail lollipop mold (where there is a space for the lollipop stick) and make the mermaid tail out of candy melts making sure they are long enough to push through half of the cake part of the cupcake but not too long that they reach the bottom and cut the cupcake in half and not too long that the mermaid tail is sticking too far out of the cupcake where you can see the stick and you do not get the support of the buttercream. But if you want to stick (no pun intended🤓) with fondant I would try making one tail and see if it will stay in the buttercream of the sample cupcake (after it’s been sitting a bit since the cake toppers won’t be put on the cupcakes right away) so you don’t have to mess with the lollipop sticks. If you do find you need to use the lollipop sticks then yes you can push a lollipop stick in the middle of the bottom of the tail. I would try to get the stick about 1/3 of the way up the base of the tail (not including the neck and tail) but make sure not to push it too close and definitely not into the weak point of the tail (the narrow part right under the fin). You also have to make sure you don’t push the stick out of side of the tail and try to avoid the fondant getting distorted in the process. The best way to do this is to cup the tail in your left hand (assuming you are right handed) and put a little pressure with your fingers on the side of the mermaid tail also supporting the back (flat side). This will help you feel if you are off track with the lollipop stick as you push it in so it does not come out of the back or front and it also helps you fight back a little from the mold being distorted. Though, make sure you do not put your fingers on the front of the mold or you will lose the details of the scales. “Screw in” the stick by twisting it ¼ turn to the left then the right repeatedly which helps it go in easier so the mold doesn’t get squished. Make sure you insert the stick immediately after the tail comes out of the mold and make sure it dries COMPLETELY (at least overnight depending on the humidity where you live) before you pick it up. I would never pick it up from the stick, neck or fin. (I would also make extras in case any break.) You are going to have to cut the lollipop stick to the correct length, remember to do this before putting it in the tail. Let me know if any of this is unclear and feel free to reach out for help if you have any more questions or you run into any problems. Good luck to you!

I have not had luck using candy melts for these molds most would come out cracked maybe it’s the brand of candy melts I use. I use Ghirardelli brand because they taste so good. I’ll have to try out some other brands. Thank you so much!!👍😃

Hello! Room temperature will do.👍😃

@@tastebakery thank you so much for your reply! 💖💖💖

@@pollylim9873 You are so very welcome!☺

The problem is that you’re using chocolate. These flexible molds are only good for fondant or gum paste. You’re going to want a chocolate mold for chocolate, something that is not flexible.

You can buy a dusting pouch at a craft store or you can use what I used in the video which is a cut off nylon...unused of course. 😂

@@tastebakery ohhhh thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

@@bonita2004 You are welcome! 😊

I have made them up to a month in advance stored in an airtight container after they completely dry with no problems but I am sure they would last much longer than that.

No, gum paste holds up well in the refrigerator as long as you don’t put it in the refrigerator before it is completely dry.👍😃 Also, the only time I ever put gum paste in the refrigerator is if the cake it is already on has to be refrigerated otherwise there is no reason to refrigerate gum paste.

Oh no worries it’s really simple. If you are sticking it to the side of the cake you just put a little buttercream on the back and it will act as glue and stick to the cake.👍😃 If you are putting it on top of the cake and need them to stick up you can put a dollop of buttercream behind the mold or stick it directly in the dollop (you may need to let the cake chill in the fridge so the dollop hardens a bit for it to stick up). Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊

I have never tried this but I think it's worth trying. The butter may change the color a bit so if you want to try butter Land O' Lakes unsalted butter is not very yellow so it's a safer bet. Let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions 😊 (p.s. If anybody readling this comment has tried this with butter please let us know how it went. Thanks!) One of my subscribers reported back after trying it with coconut oil and said that it wasn't as gold as she hoped. She said a slight film covered the drip and when she scraped it a bit then it was golder. She thought maybe she didn't add enough gold dust. I have not tried this but my guess is that she warmed the coconut oil to make it liquid so it looked good until it cooled again and coconut oil is white at room temperature so I think it turned white and muted the gold after it cooled. Does that make sense? Maybe try mixing the gold with the coconut oil or butter as a solid at room temperature before warming it to make sure it is gold enough in it's final solid form. I have not tried this so I am just playing a scenario in my mind so I could be completely wrong.😂

If I am understanding correctly I think the problem is that you need to “scrape” the fondant off of the flat part of the mold. There should only be fondant inside the 3D, shaped deep molds. (Like how an ice cube tray works.) Does that make sense?

@@tastebakery lol, thank you but somehow I’m not sure how… but I asked my question under the wrong video, oh my goodness. I am trying to do a print and cut on my cricut. Lmao, but thank you anyway.

@@debbiecasanova219 LOL, that is hilarious! I thought that might be the case but I didn’t want to leave you hanging if it wasn’t. I hope you figured out your print and cut on your cricut! 😂

@@tastebakery unfortunately I have not, but I’m glad we got a chuckle from my goof up, lol

Yes, that is the bright side, nothing like a good laugh!👍 😂

I am so sorry this happened., how stressful. Those coral molds are so narrow they do break easily. I am not sure if this eases your mind at all but if you put the coral pieces against buttercream on the cake the buttercream will act as glue and you can put the pieces on the cake separately just right next to each other and it looks as though they are one piece. If you are puttting them against fondant same thing but as you probably already know you have to wet the back of the mold with water or edible glue. Hope this helps but I understand you not recommending the mold to others. They don’t sell this particular mold anymore and have replaced it with another sea life mold, hopefully that one works better.

@@tastebakery Hi! I'm very grateful that you were kind enough to respond so quickly🤗 As it is, I will be attaching all my designs to a fondant cake. I actually thought of glueing them to edible paper. I suppose sticking the piece will be easier than trying to support all the pieces and doing patchwork... Your comment is greatly appreciated 🌺

@@queencleo1151 Hi! I am so glad I could help in some way. I hope it all works out!👍😃

I use these moulds on a weekly basis, perhaps you didn’t add any cmc/tylose to your fondant? It depends on what fondant you used too, but the only thing that isn’t a variable is the moulds, they’re fine.

Oh no, if I had a time machine I would let you borrow it LOL

Yes you can use gel icing color such as Wilton and mix it with a little Everclear, vodka or lemon extract to thin it out making a paint consistency and paint it on the fondant and let it dry. It should dry pretty fast because the alcohol evaporates pretty quickly.👍😀

@@tastebakery omg you replied!! Thank you so much! Do you know if I can use white buttercream in a silicon mold? I’m just trying to spruce up some cake pops 🫣

@@hershekissed You’tre welcome! You can try using buttercream in an extremely flexible silicone mold by freezing the buttercream while it is in the mold and peeling away the mold without putting any pressure on the buttercream. It will most likely crack but it is worth a try. Let me know how it goes.👍😀

@@tastebakery I will! Do you know what the little candy decorations at the store are made of? And will food color gel work the same as icing gel??

@@hershekissed I do not know what the candy decorations are made of. I have never used gel food coloring but I would imagine it would work similarly to gel icing color unless the consistency of the gel food coloring is more liquidy which may vary by brand. Just make sure to taste it, some brands and colors (especially red and other really dark colors like black) can taste bitter. I use Americolor which can only be bought online or Wilton no taste red.