Q: Once you make the fondant, it will need to rest for about eight hours. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to make the fondant in advance of making the cake. For the fondant, you will need the following supplies: Large mixing bowl Small saucepan Mixing spoon Plastic wrap Large sealable plastic bag Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl. Sifting will remove lumps and make the job of forming a smooth fondant much easier. Use your finger or a spoon to make a well in the center of the sugar for the wet ingredients. If you don't have a sifter, put the sugar in the bowl and whisk it to remove lumps. Pour the cold water into a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Set it aside for five minutes to give the gelatin time to soften. After five minutes, heat the gelatin and water over low heat, stirring until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, remove the gelatin from the heat. Add the glucose and glycerine to the gelatin mixture and stir to fully combine. Finally, add the almond extract and stir to incorporate. You can add any extract you like for flavor in place of the almond extract. Be sure to use clear extracts, because colored flavorings (like vanilla) will color the fondant, which needs to be white for Hello Kitty. Pour the gelatin mixture into the well in the center of the sugar. Stir to incorporate all the sugar. Turn the dough out onto a flat surface covered with a dusting of powdered sugar. Knead the fondant with your hands until it becomes a stiff dough. If the fondant becomes too sticky, sprinkle it with a dusting of powdered sugar. Roll the fondant into a ball and wrap it tightly in a layer of plastic wrap. Then transfer the wrapped fondant to a sealable plastic bag. Push out all the air and seal the bag. Set the fondant aside on the counter and let it rest for about eight hours. The cornstarch called for in this recipe will be used when you roll out the fondant.
A: Get your equipment ready. Sift the sugar. Dissolve the gelatin. Add the remaining ingredients. Combine the ingredients and knead the fondant. Rest the fondant.

Q: Don't rush out and buy a brand new ball to practice with! Using an old ball for spinning is actually better for beginners. The grooves in an older ball are worn down, making it easier for your finger to stay on target and balance while you spin the ball. Having a little bit of nail above your fingertip can help you balance the ball more easily, but if your nails are long, trim them! Long nails can get broken, or even make it impossible for you to spin. Spinning a basketball too hard or too quickly can strain your wrists or even fracture your finger! Spend a minute or two stretching your fingers and arms to warm them up before you practice. You don't need to do any special exercises. Just extend your arms and fingers as far out as they can go, and repeat a few times.
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Find an old basketball. Trim your nails. Stretch your fingers and arms.