Gum Paste by Satin Ice is a ready to use from the pail modeling ~ sculpting paste sugar icing, which is molded by hand into decorative pieces which set hard to the touch. It is used to produce life like sugar flowers and leaves, elegant ruffles, character figures, and other cake decorative pieces with very fine results. The finished pieces will set hard keeping their shape and are used for cake decorative purposes and may be stored at dry room temperature for long periods. You can store this product up to 1 year at room temperature in an airtight container.