• Gum paste is a ready-to-use modeling/sculpting sugarpaste icing
• It is used to produce life-like sugar flowers and leaves, elegant ruffles, character figures, and other decorative pieces with very fine results
• The finished pieces will set hard, keeping their shape
• May be stored at dry room temperature for long periods
• Knead desired quantity of gum paste by hand on a smooth, clean surface until the desired consistency is reached
• The gumpaste may be rolled or molded very thin
• To prevent drying, always keep gum paste covered.

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In this video, a mixture of fondant and gum paste is used: