If, like me, you've flattened or misshaped a few model heads when making edible decorations, then here's a perfect solution for you.
In order to prevent the dreaded flatness from occurring when you've created your faces on the table, then why not try out this ingenious idea instead.
I'm not entirely sure of the technical term for it, but it's effectively a little padded sling, hammock or cradle to put your delicate edible heads in, thus giving you ample time to create the perfect eye, nose, and mouth sockets without the fear of squishing or flattening your head in the process.
It also has a dual purpose too. Not only does it work for model heads, but you can also use it as a cornflour pouch for dusting. So win-win really!
Here's how to make it...
1 You'll need a clean dishcloth, cornflour/cornstarch, and elastic/rubber bands.
2 Roll out the dishcloth, I only had a large one, but you could use a medium one depending on how big you want the cradle to be.
3 Open your pack of cornflour/cornstarch.
4 Pour a large amount of the cornflour/cornstarch into the centre of the dishcloth.
5 I used around three-quarters of the bag.
6 Lift the bottom of the dishcloth and place it over the cornflour/cornstarch.
7 Bend the top over to create a lip.
8 Then fold it over again.
9 Now, take an elastic/rubber band and secure the left-hand side of the cloth.
10 Then twist the right-hand side. This will force the cornflour/cornstarch into the centre of the bag.
11 You can then secure that side with an elastic/rubber band.
12 Now, take a piece of rolled icing/fondant/sugarpaste and see if it sits in the cradle and is supported properly.
If done correctly, you should be able to shape the bag how you want it and have enough padding from the cornflour/cornstarch to support the icing/fondant/sugarpaste.
13 As my dishcloth was large, the bag could easily support 'two heads' at one time.
This is now ready to use.
14 It can also be used as a dusting pouch too. (If you do use it as a dusting pouch, please ensure you note the expiry date of the cornflour/cornstarch).
15 When not in use, store in a sealed container.
In order to prevent the dreaded flatness from occurring when you've created your faces on the table, then why not try out this ingenious idea instead.
I'm not entirely sure of the technical term for it, but it's effectively a little padded sling, hammock or cradle to put your delicate edible heads in, thus giving you ample time to create the perfect eye, nose, and mouth sockets without the fear of squishing or flattening your head in the process.
It also has a dual purpose too. Not only does it work for model heads, but you can also use it as a cornflour pouch for dusting. So win-win really!
Here's how to make it...
How to make a Cornflour Pouch Cradle for edible Modelling Heads
1 You'll need a clean dishcloth, cornflour/cornstarch, and elastic/rubber bands.
2 Roll out the dishcloth, I only had a large one, but you could use a medium one depending on how big you want the cradle to be.
3 Open your pack of cornflour/cornstarch.
4 Pour a large amount of the cornflour/cornstarch into the centre of the dishcloth.
5 I used around three-quarters of the bag.
6 Lift the bottom of the dishcloth and place it over the cornflour/cornstarch.
7 Bend the top over to create a lip.
8 Then fold it over again.
9 Now, take an elastic/rubber band and secure the left-hand side of the cloth.
10 Then twist the right-hand side. This will force the cornflour/cornstarch into the centre of the bag.
11 You can then secure that side with an elastic/rubber band.
12 Now, take a piece of rolled icing/fondant/sugarpaste and see if it sits in the cradle and is supported properly.
If done correctly, you should be able to shape the bag how you want it and have enough padding from the cornflour/cornstarch to support the icing/fondant/sugarpaste.
13 As my dishcloth was large, the bag could easily support 'two heads' at one time.
This is now ready to use.
14 It can also be used as a dusting pouch too. (If you do use it as a dusting pouch, please ensure you note the expiry date of the cornflour/cornstarch).
15 When not in use, store in a sealed container.
Notes:
I got the inspiration for a head cradle from watching Rosa Cake Diva doing a demo on Craftsy, she had a silicone mould she'd used as a head cradle, and then I saw a brief demo by Nicky Fuller from the BSG who'd created one using a pouch. Either way, it's ingenious and definitely worth making.
They also have a dual purpose and are relatively cheap and easy to replace if they get dirty or the cornflour expires, so be sure to note the expiry date of the flour and keep the cloth clean for hygiene purposes.
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