CSA Sugarcraft Tools & Materials 2

Question 1

Which type of rolling pin is most recommended for rolling out gum paste to a thin, even thickness?

Accepted Answer

Straight non-stick acrylic rolling pin

Answer

A straight non-stick acrylic rolling pin provides even pressure and prevents sticking when rolling gum paste thin.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a cel board (also called a foam pad) in sugarcraft?

Accepted Answer

Thinning petal edges using a ball tool

Answer

A cel board's slight give allows a ball tool to thin and frill the edges of sugar petals without tearing.

Question 3

Tylose powder is added to fondant primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Accelerate drying and firming

Answer

Tylose (CMC) is a gum-like additive that causes fondant to dry faster and hold its shape, making it behave like gum paste.

Question 4

A Dresden tool is most commonly used to:

Accepted Answer

Create veins and frills on sugar flower petals

Answer

The Dresden tool's pointed and angled ends are ideal for marking veins, frilling edges, and shaping sugar flower petals.

Question 5

Which edible lustre dust application method gives the most vivid metallic sheen on a dry sugar surface?

Accepted Answer

Mixing dust with clear alcohol and painting it on

Answer

Mixing lustre dust with clear alcohol (like Everclear or lemon extract) and painting it on produces the most intense metallic finish.

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