Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network August 2016 | Page 17

Step 6:
If you have a piece you aren’t completely happy with,
before you toss it into the re-melt pile, try warming it
a bit on an electric frypan. Place your silicone mat on
the griddle and turn it on to its lowest setting. Briefly
place your agate onto the mat and allow it to warm up
just enough so that it can be bent and shaped a bit.
Step 5:
It does not take long, so watch your piece carefully.
Allow your agates to completely cool before removing
Do not overwork your piece. Once you are satisfied,
them from the silicone rings. A small kitchen torch can be you can use your kitchen torch to smooth out any
used to remove any air bubbles or imperfections.
imperfections.

Step 7:
Making a paste with your
gold highlighter and
extract/spirit, paint the
highlighter around the
edge of your agate. Store
in an airtight container
until ready to use. You
can also place a small
humectant packet inside
the container to prevent
any excess moisture
from affecting your sugar
agates.