While you might be tempted to reach for an airtight container, this is actually not the best way to store dried decorations, and it’s even worse if the decorations aren’t 100% dry, as the moisture will be trapped in the container. There are four important keys to storing dried fondant decorations – keeping them physically safe (so they don’t get bumped, dropped or ahem, eaten by dogs/children), keeping them dry, allowing airflow and keeping them away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of colours. Fondant on its own can be ok for some basic decorations, but adding tylose will make sure they dry properly, and make them more sturdy.
The decorations should be at least partly dry (more on that later), and if you want to give them the best chance at drying properly and preventing breakage, I suggest using a ready-made gumpaste or adding tylose powder to your fondant.
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How to Store Dry Fondant and Gumpaste Decorations and Figurines Some people swear by covering soft fondant decorations with plastic wrap, but in my experience that doesn’t keep them as soft as a plastic bag does because plastic wrap isn’t airtight. You can also place a small damp piece of paper towel into the bag to add moisture, just make sure it’s not touching any of the pieces of fondant, otherwise, they’ll start to dissolve.Īn airtight container can also be helpful for this, but the decorations will usually dry out a bit more than they will in a plastic bag because there is still air in the container. Using shortening instead will help to keep moisture in the icing. When planning to store decorations like this, it’s best to use as little corn starch or icing sugar as possible when rolling out your fondant or gum paste, as they can dry the icing out. They will dry out faster than plain fondant so keep that in mind. Gumpaste pieces, or fondant with tylose added, will usually stay soft for at least a few hours. Plain fondant cutouts should stay soft for at least a day or so, often longer.
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