Fondant Balloons Tutorial
This is a tutorial on how to make 3D fondant balloons. These balloons can be used on various types of kid themed cakes. The process is really quite easy and straightforward.
TOOLS:
(1) Lollipop Sticks/Thick Floral Wires/Dowels
(2) Paint Brush
(3) Styrofoam Block
EDIBLE COMPONENTS:
(1) Fondant
(2) Color Pastes
(3) Corn Syrup
(4) Vodka
(5) Water
PROCEDURE:
(1) Insert lollipop sticks into Styrofoam block. Floral wires or dowels can also be used.
(3) Roll fondant into a small ball and flatten it into a disk. Insert the lollipop sticks into the disk and push it down about an inch from the top of the lollipop stick.
(4) Shape fondant into a smooth ball and gently shape it into an egg or balloon.
(5) Brush the top of the fondant on the lollipop stick with a bit of water and insert the balloon.
(6) Make a 50/50 mixture of vodka and corn syrup and brush the balloons for gloss.
(7) Use immediately or allow to dry before inserting into cake.
Terry Adido is passionate about showing people how easy it is to recreate restaurant quality meals in the comfort of their kitchens. With a style of cooking he refers to as Afro-European Fusion, his meals are influenced greatly by French and Italian Cuisine with a West African twist. If you love good food, you are in for the ride of your life.
Thanks terry for this tutorial. You have no idea how much you have boost my cake decorating confidence. I’m grateful
You are welcome Tega. It’s a pleasure.
Thanks Terry For This Tutorial* I Can’t Thank You Enough
My pleasure.
Thanks for the tutorial.
You are welcome Chinwe.
Vodka and corn syrup!!. Wow what haven’t I learnt here.
Thanks, Terry.
You are welcome Chioma.