Getting the Most Out of Silicone Molds Using Gumpaste
One of the significant invention in the baking industry is the silicone mold. The ability to withstand high temparature results in various shapes of molds created so that a product can be baked into the shape required to minimize wastage, reduce baking time and for its an smooth crumbless looking sides. Silicone cake decorating mold are also widely used in the cake industry.
The invention of such molds reduces the need for specialized skills, thus making results more achieveable by many and reduces decorating time.
Tips for Using Silicone Cake Decorating Mold
Silicone molds used for cake decorating enables the creation of a variety of gumpaste decorative embellishment. Some of these molds are costly, therefore creative and multiple use of a single mold is an advantage.
Examples of different ways molds could be used:
- using a mould with another material or technique (gumpaste + dragees)
- using two different moulds to form a design
- using part of a mould
Molds are not meant to be used per se, therefore any silicone cake decorating mold is good investment if used creatively.
A Example of How to Use Silicone Mold
How to make a design which looks like hundreds of Champagne bubbles floating up.
The Pearl Border Silicone Mold and a roll of gumpaste.
A rolling pin helps to ensure paste gets into all cavities and produce an even, thin and flat bottom surface.
Make use of the flexibility of silicone during unmoulding so that pearls look round and unstretched. Trim off side excesses.
Some dragees, water spray bottle and tweezer.
The end cake design; bubble effect, brush embroidery and ruffles, with a laser cut topper.
Conclusion: Washing and Caring for Silicone Mold
It is relatively easy to care for silicone mold. Use regular dish washing soap and water, following by drying with towel. Then they can be stored in a dry drawer or box.
