Tutorial: How to Use a Fondant Press Mold

February 05, 2020

I've discovered that many people are intimidated by using a fondant press mold. But they are quite cheap and can offer a lovely addition to a frosted cake. So today, we're going to go over how to do that.

Now, this is a blog post. It's very difficult to explain the motions without actually showing motion, so I would recommend watching the YouTube video linked at the bottom of the page.

The first thing you need is fondant the color you want and a fondant press mold. Press molds are made out of silicone and are rather stretchy. If you look around, you can find press molds for as little as one euro, depending on the mold and the size.

It's also very helpful to have powdered sugar on hand.

I started with a nice, simple press mold. This one is for balloons. I didn't need the powdered sugar for this one. I pressed the fondant into the mold using the back of a knife. I cleaned up the edges with my fingertip and pulled the mold away from the fondant carefully and peeled the fondant balloon out. One of them lost the end, though, so it's very easy to lose the smallest details.

This time, I'm making a soccer ball. This is what it looks like when you just cut the excess fondant off or smear the fondant in using the back of a knife.

Then, dabbing it with your fingertip, it's important to neaten up the edges.

Now, if your mold has a great deal of detail, or if your fondant is particularly sticky, powdered sugar can be super helpful. First, press the powdered sugar into all the nooks and crannies.

Then, knock all the powdered sugar out. All you want is the lightest dusting on the mold.

Press the fondant into the mold, cutting off the excess or smearing the fondant on with the back of a knife. Then, once again, carefully pull the press mold away from the fondant, bend the mold backwards, and peel the final version out of the press mold.

I did this several times. By the way, if you're making something as small and detailed as the small butterfly, then make sure you use an elastic fondant or it won't hold its shape properly. Anything very sticky or crumbly won't work at all.