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, it will look lumpy at first. Leave overnight so the Tylo will dissovle into a clear thick gel. It should be keept in the refrigerator and away from direct sunlight. Change your tylo glue every second week
Note: you can add more cooled boiled water if it gets to thick.
Happy Caking
Louise
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Robyn says:
May 24, 2010
Did you use this Tylo glue to stick the m&m’s to your cand valentine cake? If not what did you use?
Louise says:
Nov 3, 2009
madelaine: It is to prevent it from getting “mouldy” thats why its good to use boiled water and to keep it in the fridge. But if you use it daily you can just use tap water, but you will then have to change it oftenly.
Sue: The only way would be to order it from overseas. I did get a reply from one, who just used dental powder as it should contain some gum additive. But I have NOT tried it myself.
sue says:
Nov 2, 2009
hey louise,
your website is AMAZING! im in love with all your ideas…just started experimenting with decorating and i’m wondering if you have any idea where i can pick up tylose powder in china or hongkong?im based in Shenzhen and im desperate to get some!
Thanks!
madelaine says:
Oct 26, 2009
hi louise,
why do you have to boil water & let it cool? couldn’t i just use tap water or room temp filetered water?
Louise says:
Oct 20, 2009
Tian-tian: No, you will not get the same result with rice flour. Try and look for it here:
http://www.amazingcakesupplies.com/
http://www.cakecraftshoppe.com/products.asp
Tian-tian says:
Oct 18, 2009
Hi, i was wondering if you could use rice flour as a substitute for Tylo… if not, where could I get Tylo in Houston, TX?
Louise says:
Oct 14, 2009
Kai: Tylo/tylose is the same only with different names. You should use thepaste immediately to make flowers/figurines because the powder will over a little time harden and thicken the paste. So always add it a little at a time. If you add to much it is hard to work with.
You can read more here:http://thesugarlane.com/2009/05/12/whats-the-difference-tylose-powder-cmc-powder-trag-powder-gum-tex/
Kai says:
Oct 14, 2009
Louise,
I managed to get the stuff Finally! so happy =)
I would like to ask, is there a difference between Tylo powder and Tylose powder? After kneading in the tylose powder, can i use the paste immediately to form flower etc or do i need to wait for it to dry?
Thanks.