Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals?

RealLifeMama · 06-11-2010, 09:20 AM

I don't know if this should go here or hobbies. I will try this first.
Has anyone made jungle animals with fondant before?
This is my first time trying to make figures like this before, but I need to make a few jungle animals.
I was wondering if Marshmallow fondant would be OK to use of if it would be better buy premade since no one will eat them, and if anyone had any tips.

crunchymum · 06-11-2010, 10:42 AM

i never have, but the mmf i made was pretty moldable.

bostonsmama · 06-11-2010, 03:31 PM

How big will they be? You may need to mix it with some gumpaste...I've used toothpicks before, too....I'd recommend making the pieces unassembled and letting them dry out a bit before assembling. I'm not a pro, and I've not done a lot of work with it, but from what I've done with figures (not animals in particular) thats what I'd recommend

I use vodka leftover from making vanilla to 'glue' them together

JellyBean · 06-11-2010, 04:26 PM

Yea you may need gumpaste because fondant won't hold as well. I haven't made animals but I just did two cakes this week with fondant toppings...one was a football and the other a mickey hat. I use rice krispie treats as the base and cover them in fondant. They are more basic than a jungle animal would be I'd think! Here's pics of the two I did.

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Originally Posted by bostonsmama

How big will they be? You may need to mix it with some gumpaste...I've used toothpicks before, too....I'd recommend making the pieces unassembled and letting them dry out a bit before assembling. I'm not a pro, and I've not done a lot of work with it, but from what I've done with figures (not animals in particular) thats what I'd recommend

I use vodka leftover from making vanilla to 'glue' them together

Interesting! How does vodka glue it? I always just used icing for glue. But on the football I didn't use anything...just sorta pressed the seems into it...I can see how vodka if that works would have been helpful!

Six Little Feet · 06-11-2010, 04:28 PM

I use corn syrup for glue.

RealLifeMama · 06-11-2010, 05:21 PM

As far as size, they will be maybe 4 inches high at the most? I also need to make trees. They are supposed to be sitting down. (the animals, not the trees.)
I had no idea I'd have to use gumpaste, but I can see how that would be helpful....I guess that is already made in a bag, right? I have never used that before. I just mix it in with the fondant? Is it edible?

I am all nervous now. The last thing I want is for their heads to fall off or something! Toothpicks and vodka...got it!

I have a week to get it done.

Some really good friends of ours are moving to Africa, and I am making them a cake for their farewell party. We camp with them all the time, so I thought I'd do a camping scene, but with an African twist, and the animals are going to be sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows.
Maybe I should do something else, LOL. Now that I type it out, not only does that sound like it is rather above my skill level

, it sounds kind of silly. Whimsical, maybe?

JessicaTX · 06-11-2010, 05:34 PM

I've made marshmallow fondant to use as playdough before, I think it's very moldable, but I don't know how well figurines made out of it would last. They got eaten here.

06-11-2010, 09:20 AM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals? I don't know if this should go here or hobbies. I will try this first. Has anyone made jungle animals with fondant before? This is my first time trying to make figures like this before, but I need to make a few jungle animals. I was wondering if Marshmallow fondant would be OK to use of if it would be better buy premade since no one will eat them, and if anyone had any tips. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

06-11-2010, 10:42 AM	#2
crunchymum Rose Garden speak softly and carry a big coffee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 34,610	Re: Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals? i never have, but the mmf i made was pretty moldable. __________________ ~ jen wife to my first kiss mama to 13yo spreezy, 11yo jones, 5yo biggie, and our little greased lightning, 3yo ~ all born at home birth doula my waterbirth montage my etsy! "i did not want my children to love me because i had been an adequate mother, because i would never be one, this i already knew. i wanted my children to love me for the same reason i want my children themselves to be loved: because we are all irreducible, irreplaceable." -gina bria

06-11-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
bostonsmama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,115	Re: Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals? How big will they be? You may need to mix it with some gumpaste...I've used toothpicks before, too....I'd recommend making the pieces unassembled and letting them dry out a bit before assembling. I'm not a pro, and I've not done a lot of work with it, but from what I've done with figures (not animals in particular) thats what I'd recommend I use vodka leftover from making vanilla to 'glue' them together __________________ Elise, wife to the magnificent Evan ; Mommy to Boston (5-04), Truman (6-07), Lincoln (4-11) and sweet baby Cru (7-03)

06-11-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
Six Little Feet Rose Garden one who loves coffee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: where I wait for SPRING!!!! Posts: 14,197	Re: Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals? I use corn syrup for glue. __________________ Sheryl mom of three young feminists Pumpkin 2001-Midge 2005-Cookie 2007 “I know, up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here at the bottom we, too, should have rights.” ― Dr. Seuss, Yertle the Turtle and Gertrude McFuzz

06-11-2010, 05:21 PM	#6
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals? As far as size, they will be maybe 4 inches high at the most? I also need to make trees. They are supposed to be sitting down. (the animals, not the trees.) I had no idea I'd have to use gumpaste, but I can see how that would be helpful....I guess that is already made in a bag, right? I have never used that before. I just mix it in with the fondant? Is it edible? I am all nervous now. The last thing I want is for their heads to fall off or something! Toothpicks and vodka...got it! I have a week to get it done. Some really good friends of ours are moving to Africa, and I am making them a cake for their farewell party. We camp with them all the time, so I thought I'd do a camping scene, but with an African twist, and the animals are going to be sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows. Maybe I should do something else, LOL. Now that I type it out, not only does that sound like it is rather above my skill level , it sounds kind of silly. Whimsical, maybe? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy Last edited by RealLifeMama; 06-11-2010 at 05:24 PM.

06-11-2010, 05:34 PM	#7
JessicaTX Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Barrens of Texas Posts: 5,152	Re: Has Anyone Made Fondant Animals? I've made marshmallow fondant to use as playdough before, I think it's very moldable, but I don't know how well figurines made out of it would last. They got eaten here. __________________ Sam's wife Keegan, Zoe, Anakin and Anaiah's Mom Nonni to Jasper, Iris, Ivory, and Lyric!

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