This glue is perfect for all kinds of sugarwork and it is very quick to make. Here you can see how to make Tylo glue:
This is what you will need:
1 tsp. of Tylo powder (CMC)
approx. 30 tsp. of boiled cooled water
1 plastic container with lid
Mix water and powder in the container. Close with the lid and shake well. Leave overnight so the Tylo will dissovle into a clear thick gel. It should be keept in the refrigerator and away from direct sunlight. Storage life approx. 1 month.
Note: you can add more water if it gets to thick.
Happy Caking
Louise
January 30th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Hi Louise, I tried it and it works perfectly! Thanks for the tip!
Evelyn
February 27th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
hi
i was wondering where you get the tylo powder from
February 28th, 2008 at 8:47 am
It depends on where you are located. I buy my Tylo powder from The UK. But you can also get it from GSA http://www.globalsugarart.com/search.php?search=tylo+powder
April 13th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Is this edigle or will it harden like gumpaste? And, how / when is this used? Could it be used to glue my gumpaste or fondant Gerbera Daisies to buttercream or fondant icing?
Thank you so much and I look forward to coming back to this site.
Karen
April 13th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Karen: Yo can use this Tylo glue when you want to attach fondant/gumpaste stuff to fondant not buttercream.
June 8th, 2008 at 8:39 am
hi,
i just wondering is xanthan gum can be used in making gum paste/sugar paste? If yes do you have the recipe?
thank you
- ina -
June 9th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Ina: I dont know what xanthan gum is. The only thing I use is Tylo powder kneaded in with my sugar paste. If you want to make gum paste (sugar paste) then I would use this recipe: http://www.firstimpressionsmolds.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=5
July 18th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Thanks so much for the tutorial… I’ve just started working with gumpaste and am learning how to do everything myself. I think it’s better to experiment on my own. This info was so helpful and all your ideas are amazing… thanks so much.
Charity
July 18th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Charity: Your welcome.
August 24th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Hello Louise, I just found your website and lately i’ve been addicted!!! Thanks so much for this site. You’re very talented.
-Kate
August 27th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hallo Louise,this is very usefull information for us. Can you tell us what exactly is tylo powder and how to get its food suitability info./certificates
thanks
August 30th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Kate: Thank you Kate. I hope you will have fun browsing aroung CJ.
Harish: Tylo powder (CMC) is carboxy methyl cellulose. Its synthetic so it is cheaper than Gum Tragacanth but both brand works the same. I use Tylo in many ways when making cakes and decorations/modelling because it harden better then store bought modelling paste and it makes a great strong glue. You can also make your own gum paste by kneading in 1 tbsp of Tylo powder to 1lb of fondant.
September 23rd, 2008 at 6:01 am
is there any substitute for tylo powder?i am i the philippines and a cant find any here…pls help…thanks a lot & more power…
September 26th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Didith: If you dont want to buy it from overseas. Then I have heard that dental powder should work just as good. I just try to find the comment again..
September 26th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Here it is: Hi, I have been relishing in your beautiful designs for some time now and love to experiment with baking. I finally decided that I would make some fondant and wanted to get hold of some tylo powder, I nipped into the most beautiful cake shop nearby and asked for some..here is what she told me:- instead of using tylo powder buy some denture fix powder!! Half the price for twice as much!!!!! Yipee it works, thought I would just share this info with you to see what you think. Thank you for your delicious recipes and ideas, you’re simply fab. Best wishes Amelia
November 11th, 2008 at 3:58 am
Hi Louise,
What paste you used to do a figurine, Fondant? or sugar paste?. I have tried both but failed.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:42 am
Donna: The trick is to use a modelling paste or simply just knead in some Tylo powder to your fondant/sugar paste.
1 tsp Tylo to 250 gms of fondant/sugar paste. Knead well. The tylo will thicken your paste and it will also help the paste to dry faster and not collapse like it can do when nothing added to the paste.