Cake Decorating Forum

It will be good for at least a month on the counter if wrapped well. The sugar and the cooking process helps to preserve the butter and milk. If you want to freeze it, it will be good for more than ...

The glue that works well for me is Tylose and water. It holds quickly and very well. You only need a very tiny amount for petals to hold.

I use about 2Tbsp. of hot water and 1/8 tsp. of Tylose. ...

Congratulations! Good job and the cake as well.

Michele

By the way...these were half batches that I made. Michele, I read where someone said you don't recommend halving it, but they didn't say why? Also, my next batch I plan to add the 1/2 cup of white cho ...

There is a La Quinta at 12525 E 52nd St. South that is nice. It's not too far from the fair grounds. There are also some hotels north of the fairgrounds that are decent, just look for places near th ...

The amount of powdered sugar is not exact because the amount of liquid, temperature of the liquid, and humidity levels will dictate how much powdered sugar to use. Add powdered sugar until the fondan ...

The cake can go directly on the contact paper. It works great.

Michele

How about using the chocolate flavored marshmellows?

Since this is not a marsmallow fondant recipe, the chocolate marshmallows would not work. Chocolate chips are the easiest way to get the fla ...

I got mine a few days ago. I love it! I wasn't lucky enough to have mine signed. Darn you Deanna! Smile

Michele

Sometimes when the fondant is a little bit dry, kneading in some more glycerin works better than shortening. The glycerin helps to add softness and stretch.

It may not seem like it, but even a l ...

There really is no particular ratio. It depends on how thick or thin you want the paint and how much you need. Using a painter's pallet cup works well for small batches of colors. Place a small amo ...

Well....you pretty much need the cutters specifically for a cattleya and orchid

veiner. Having an orchid throat former makes it easier to get the open and curve shape. I don't know where to get the ...

I did a little looking and found a place to buy them. www.intotheoven.com. They are about $4.75 each. Although the information does not say that they are kosher, I was told by the developer of them ...

Beth Parvue has them. Her colors are good and reasonably priced. I don't know her web site, but you should be able to use a search engine to find her.

HTH

Michele

If you use black, use a very, very tiny amount. This will only darken it a little. The best option is to get the gumpaste a medium red and then dust them with red petal dust. After the roses have d ...