Edible glue and Tylo powder
Ready-to-use edible glue, Tylo powder (CMC), and gum tragacanth: the technical agents that assemble figurines, flowers, and decorations in sugar paste.
Three products, three uses
The ready-to-use edible glue is applied with a brush to bond two sugar paste elements: figurines, ribbons, decorative plaques. The Tylo powder (CMC) has a dual role: diluted in water, it becomes an economical homemade glue; kneaded into sugar paste, it firms it up for modeling. The gum tragacanth strengthens the gum paste of fine flowers that need to dry hard.
Reference dosages
Homemade glue: about 1 level teaspoon of CMC in 30 ml of warm water, rested 30 minutes until gel consistency. Homemade modeling paste: 1 teaspoon of CMC kneaded into 250 g of sugar paste, rested 1 hour under film. Always apply glue in a thin layer: excess makes pieces slip instead of fixing them.
Frequently asked questions
CMC or gum tragacanth?
CMC (Tylose) is the modern equivalent, more stable and less expensive. Gum tragacanth, of plant origin, is still preferred by some sugar florists for its fine drying.
How long for a solid set?
A few minutes to hold the piece, several hours for a permanent bond. Support heavy assemblies during drying.
Does the glue leave marks?
Applied in a thin layer, no. In excess, it can polish the paste: immediately remove the surplus with a dry brush.
