F&GP, Lesson 1

Items to bring for Lesson 1:

• Course registration paid receipt

• Fondant & Gum Paste Kit & Book

• Box of rolled fondant (5 lb. box recommended)

• Box of multi-colored fondant [optional]

• Ready-to-Use Gum Paste

(Note: you may use the Gum Paste Mix instead, but you must prepare it ahead of time at home and bring it to class ready to use.  Directions and storage info are listed on the can.)

• 2 tablespoons white vegetable shortening

• Practice board (from Course 1 kit)

• Tapered Spatula

• 12" cake boards + tape (If we're out of the 12" boards, you can use the 14" cake boards instead).  You need plain white cake circles, not the fancy Show-n-Serve Cake Boards.

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• Large 20" rolling pin & small 9" rolling pin

• Roll & cut mat

• New Wilton Products (Optional) - We will go over how to use these new Wilton products in this class.  These supplies are optional.  Please consider picking up the Forming Cups for drying your Daisies.

   - Fondant Impression Mat (Flower, Vines,     

      Birthday or Stars)

   - Fondant Cut & Press Sets – Flower or Leaf

   - Flower Forming Cups

Getting Ready for F&GP, Lesson 2

- follow directions on page 12

Additional notes:

• Bake, cool, level, fill, and ice your cake at home.  You only need a very thin coating of icing.

• Bring in your fondant covered cake board from Lesson 1.

• Don't forget to bring your Piping Gel

• It's your choice to use either your Wilton gel colors or a pre-colored multi-pack of fondant to tint the fondant for your practice cake.  You may also leave your fondant uncolored, as this is only a practice cake.

• Bring back the Draping template given out in in the previous class.  You may laminate it to preserve it for future use, and please cut it out at home so it's ready to use in class.

Getting Ready for F&GP, Lesson 3

- follow directions on page 18

Additional notes:

• Bring in a container or styrofoam egg carton to carry flowers and leaves home.

• Don't forget to bring in the gum glue you prepared at home.

• Bring in at least 3 dried carnation bases.

• You will need more gum paste for this lesson - if you used up all or most of your gum paste in the second lesson please make sure to pick up some more.

• Optional:  Bring in Pearl Dust (white or any color) or Shimmer Dust.  I'll show you how to use it to make your daisies, carnations even more fantastic!

Getting Ready for F&GP, Lesson 4

- follow directions on page 32

Additional notes:

• You will need to make another fondant covered cake board at home for your final cake.  Allow the board to dry for at least 2-3 days before attaching the cake to it.  Another option is to cover your cake board with fanci-foil wrap instead of fondant (instructions are on the roll).

• Bake, cool, level, fill, ice and cover your cake with fondant at home.

• Attach your cake to your fondant covered cake board at home.

• Bring in any extra flowers you made to put on your final cake.

• Bring in your turntable and cake carrier to bring your cake home.

• Bring in the gum glue you prepared at home.

• Practice!  Home practice will reinforce what you learn in class and make you a better decorator.

• It’s always smart to look ahead at the next lesson to see what will be covered in class.  This will help you know what to bring, what colors to make, etc.

Fondant & Gum Paste student cake pictures