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TYPES OF SOFTENED PASTE

To stick parts together use either:

To fill gaps or holes on the cake use:

HOW TO MAKE SOFTENED PASTE

For sticking:
- Keep on adding glue gradually to the paste and mix until you get a tacky consistency.
- You can use a mini palette knife to combine the glue with the paste.
- Don't add too much glue, otherwise it will take long to dry and it might dissolve the parts that you want to stick together.
For filling gaps/holes:
- Keep on adding water gradually to the paste and mix until you get a toothpaste consistency.
- Don't add too much water. If the mixture is runny it will dissolve the paste.
- It will be easier to make the softened paste in a small bowl. You can use the round back of a spoon to get rid of the bubbles (press the round side towards the sides of the bowl).

HOW TO APPLY SOFTENED PASTE

If you are sticking parts together:
- Use the softened paste right away - it dries out quickly.
- Apply a small amount (just enough to stick the parts together). If you apply too much it might ooze out and the parts might slide around instead of stick.
- For more precise application use a pin tool or the fine end of a dresden tool. For larger surfaces use a mini palette knife or a kitchen knife.
- Use a soft, damp brush to remove excess softened paste or to smooth the surface if there's need.