Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network November 2014 | Page 39

Covering the 10” Styrofoam Cake Separator: Step 3: Attach the 10” Styrofoam cake disk separator to the dummy cake holder or cake wheel with prongs to prevent the Styrofoam from moving while covering with fondant. Step 2: Take a tape measure and measure the disk from one side to the other to determine the diameter of fondant you need to roll. Soften the edges of the Styrofoam disk by rubbing the side of a non-stick rolling pin back and forth to prevent it from tearing the fondant while it is being covered. Spray the disk with water all over to help the fondant stick to the Styrofoam. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Cover 2 Tomato cans, one slightly smaller than the other with parchment paper and tape the ends to secure. Measure the circumference of the cans with a tape measure. Press the Greek pattern texture mat on a strip of white gum paste taking care that the pattern is continuous. Make sure that the strip is to the measurement of the can’s circumference previously measured. Trim the strip to the width of the design using a rotary cutter or a craft knife. Step 1: Step 4: Roll some purple fondant to the diameter needed to cover the Styrofoam and cover the cake separator. Set aside