What do you do when gum paste is too dry?

Considering this, how do you moisten gum paste?

Using your bare hands, knead the paste like you would dough. Push the paste in with your fingers, fold it over and work it into itself, making it warm from the touch of your hands. Add the gum paste to the microwave if simply kneading with your hands does not soften it enough for you to begin working with it.

Beside above, how do you revive dried fondant? Heat Softening A short stint in the microwave turns a hard fondant into a more pliable product. Place the fondant in a microwavable bowl and heat in five-second intervals. To avoid getting burned by hot fondant, wait until it is cool to the touch and then knead the fondant after each burst of microwaving.

Similarly, you may ask, how long does it take for gum paste to dry?

24 hours

Why is my gum paste not drying?

Cause: The gumpaste was not kneaded enough, or it was not rolled thin enough. It could also be due to the consistency of the paste—either it's too soft or too hard. The gum that was used in the gumpaste will also make the paste dry quicker and harder, which can result to cracks in your decorative pieces.