Trying to figure out how to get Disney cake figures to stand up on your next celebration? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ll discuss how to attach your figures to your cake with multipurpose wire, Poster tack, and fondant icing. Learn how to attach Disney cake figures to any type of confection, whether it’s a birthday cake or a wedding cake!
Poster tack
Poster tack can be purchased at any craft or art supply store. Using a piece of poster tack under the bottom and the top of each figure will hold it up in the desired pose. One piece is usually sufficient for most poses. You can also hang the figure from the ceiling if you’d like to have a game room. Alternatively, you can purchase the figures separately and mount them on the cake with the help of pegs.
Fondant icing
If you want to add a decorative figure to your cake, you can create it using fondant icing. Fondant can be flavored, twisted, or molded into decorative objects. It is very important to work with fondant on a sticky surface like a cake or a sheet of buttercream. The cooled cake also helps the fondant stay in place. Once the fondant is on the cake, you can place your figures in rows. Leave about a finger’s-width-wide space between each piece.
Depending on the size of the cake, it will vary the height of the figures. A square cake is easiest to cover with fondant. Hearts and petals will require you to lift up the flaps in the corners. Wilton shaped pans look great covered in fondant. The iced cake should stay fresh for two to three days and any extra fondant should be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
A thin sheet of fondant is the best choice for sculpted figures because it dries more quickly. However, sculpted figures can take a bit longer to dry and may look dry on the outside but still be soft in the middle. A table lamp can help the process but may also cause the colours to fade. If you can wait a few days to complete your creation, consider using a non-absorbent icing.
Before putting together your figures, you should allow them to dry properly. Placing them together before the fondant is completely dry can cause them to crack or disintegrate. To make the drying process go faster, you can use a food dehydrator. The food dehydrator works for both baking and drying. A food dehydrator will dry your fondant decorations in ten to fifteen minutes.
Another tip to get figures to stand on fondant iced cake is to make your figures from flower paste or gumpaste. Make sure you have some time before your wedding or event to do this. Fondant is mostly sugar, so it will harden if it isn’t used immediately. To prevent this, use coloured flower paste. The flower paste should be mixed in 50:50 with fondant.
Disney’s cake figures
The most common question you will hear when ordering Disney’s cake figures is, “How to stand them?” The answer is simple: a little royal icing is all that is needed to make these figurines stand upright on the surface they are on. These figurines are sturdy and will be a treasure for years to come. However, if your child is under 3 years old, you may want to reconsider purchasing them.
Pumbaa is one happy soul. He is happiest when he’s with his friends Simba and Timon. If your child is a fan of The Lion King, Pumbaa is an excellent addition to the Lion King scene on any cake. This Pumbaa figure is available at Bullyland and is recommended for children three years and older. For a more detailed Pumbaa cake, you can purchase one from Bullyland.
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Mindy Vu is a part time shoe model and professional mum. She loves to cook and has been proclaimed the best cook in the world by her friends and family. She adores her pet dog Twinkie, and is happily married to her books.