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Message |
| Topic: Mixing pearl lustre and liquid for airbrush?? |
Cakepro
Replies: 3
Views: 61
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 Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:17 pm Subject: Mixing pearl lustre and liquid for airbrush?? |
Yes, it is safe...whether the pearl dust will clog your airbrush and force you to break it down to clean it is another matter. Cut the pearl dust with vodka and give it a try.
The worst thing that ... |
| Topic: Am feeling very down |
Cakepro
Replies: 15
Views: 432
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Forum: General
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:50 pm Subject: Am feeling very down |
| I had my first customer complaint a couple of weeks ago on my Noah's Ark cake. The lady said it was amazing and beautiful but that the cake was dry, not chocolate enough, and did not have enough stra ... |
| Topic: Roll Call...That Takes The Cake Show, Austin |
Cakepro
Replies: 13
Views: 233
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Forum: General
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:34 pm Subject: Roll Call...That Takes The Cake Show, Austin |
I'll be there...planning on taking Geraldine Randalsome's class as well. 
Last year I won both of the Debbie Brown class raffles and got to stay for 4 days of classes. Maybe I'll get lucky agai ... |
| Topic: stupid converting question! |
Cakepro
Replies: 4
Views: 58
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:45 pm Subject: stupid converting question! |
| It calls for 2 packages which are 8 ounces each, so you need a total of 16 ounces. |
| Topic: Fondant Freak out-- hold my hand please... |
Cakepro
Replies: 18
Views: 560
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:15 pm Subject: Fondant Freak out-- hold my hand please... |
| This may sound like a silly question, but when you buttercream a cake prior to fondanting it, would you recommend using a dry paper towel to smooth it just after you've put it on? I've never heard of ... |
| Topic: cutting foam core?????????? |
Cakepro
Replies: 8
Views: 110
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:54 am Subject: cutting foam core?????????? |
| No...the blades screw into the knife. You buy packages of replacement blades that fit the hot knife tool. |
| Topic: cutting foam core?????????? |
Cakepro
Replies: 8
Views: 110
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:31 am Subject: cutting foam core?????????? |
Well thank goodness for Internet shopping then! LOL
Overstock.com ~ Walnut Hollow Hot Knife $ 15.89 plus $1 shipping. Link: http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Designed-for-Her-Creative-Hot-Kn ... |
| Topic: Best "glue"? |
Cakepro
Replies: 1
Views: 48
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:28 am Subject: Best "glue"? |
| Why are you sticking gelatin pieces to a cake that has not yet been covered in fondant? What is your plan? It would be helpful to know in order to advise, because I can't make any sense out of what ... |
| Topic: cutting foam core?????????? |
Cakepro
Replies: 8
Views: 110
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:22 am Subject: cutting foam core?????????? |
With a hot knife, available at Michael's and Hobby Lobby and various other craft stores.
http://www.walnuthollow.com/26035creativehotknife.aspx |
| Topic: Cricut Expressions $212 and Cartridges $16 - $19! |
Cakepro
Replies: 6
Views: 208
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:00 pm Subject: Cricut Expressions $212 and Cartridges $16 - $19! |
| Well, only about half a million people have seen it already posted on SlickDeals...meaning if you want one, you better buy now and ask questions later. |
| Topic: Cricut Expressions $212 and Cartridges $16 - $19! |
Cakepro
Replies: 6
Views: 208
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:04 pm Subject: Cricut Expressions $212 and Cartridges $16 - $19! |
For all of you waiting on a sale - here you go!
Credit to EvenStar7 @ Slickdeals.net
Huge Cricut Sale at Cricutmachine.com!! Cartrdiges starting @ $15.95 + low SH!
http://www.cricutmachine.com/ ... |
| Topic: what to use for sticking fondant on styrofoam dummies |
Cakepro
Replies: 12
Views: 158
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:19 pm Subject: what to use for sticking fondant on styrofoam dummies |
| Yes ~ several of the cakes in my photos have that effect on the cake board, and I posted instructions on how to do it in the last 2 days. Can't remember what thread it was in though. |
| Topic: clay machine for fondant |
Cakepro
Replies: 6
Views: 153
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:40 pm Subject: clay machine for fondant |
I have all of my fondant and gumpaste students buy them...regular pasta rollers, Makin's brand, Sculpey brand, whatever...they work equally well for rolling out fondant and gumpaste.
Ten bucks is a ... |
| Topic: what to use for sticking fondant on styrofoam dummies |
Cakepro
Replies: 12
Views: 158
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:36 pm Subject: what to use for sticking fondant on styrofoam dummies |
| I use piping gel thinned down with water, which is also what I use for doing the stretched fabric effect on cake boards with fondant. You have some time to maneuver the fondant around before it stick ... |
| Topic: AH! Ganache trouble! |
Cakepro
Replies: 3
Views: 54
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:30 pm Subject: AH! Ganache trouble! |
| Sounds like it's too thick. Give it a few more seconds in the microwave. No, you were not supposed to apply a buttercream crumb coat (learned THAT the hard way LOL). |
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