Gum Paste Simple Recipes

Steps:

• 1. 1) Put water in a saucepan & sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let gelatin soak for about 5 minutes or until it starts to look foamy.
• 2. 2) Add the corn syrup. Stir slowly and heat mixture over low heat, stirring until gelatin has dissolved and mixture is clear.
• 3. 3) Pour into a bowl containing confectioners' sugar. Mix together until you can no longer mix; there will be quite a bit of sugar left in the bowl.
• 4. 4) Dump mixture out onto confectioners' sugar dusted work counter and knead until the mixture no longer sticks to your hands.
• 5. 5) Use immediately or store the paste in a plastic bag with all the air pressed out. This paste dries quickly, so keep any part you're not using covered. This gum paste makes very strong sugar pieces, but they can be brittle.
• 6. Store flowers, figures, structures in a cool dry place protected from accidental bumps until you place them on the cake or cake board with edible glue.
• 7. I have posted severl recipes for different kinds of edible glue in different posts.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the gum-tex with 3 cups powdered sugar.
• Make a shallow well in the center and set aside.
• Mix the water and glucose in a glass measuring cup until well blended; heat in a microwave on High for 30 seconds (mixture should be clear).
• Pour into the well of powdered sugar and mix until well blended (mixture will be soft).
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and then seal in a plastic zipper bag; let sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours.
• Knead the remaining powdered sugar into the paste when you are ready to use it.
• The gum paste will soften as you work it.