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| Topic: MMF on NFSC |
ape
Replies: 6
Views: 250
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 Forum: Cookies!
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:16 am Subject: MMF on NFSC |
Welcome to CC! This is how I do fondant on cookies:
While your cookies are baking, roll out your fondant and cut using the same cutter that you used for your cookies. Keep the fondant covered. A ... |
| Topic: Precious Pets DVD-have you seen it? |
ape
Replies: 5
Views: 158
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:02 am Subject: Precious Pets DVD-have you seen it? |
I have this DVD and love it. It has very easy to follow directions and even comes with a template to use to make the right cuts.
I highly recommend! Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any q ... |
| Topic: Stringwork |
ape
Replies: 5
Views: 315
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:17 am Subject: Stringwork |
| OH...I should mention too that these were dummy cakes...I wonder if using real cakes would cause them to "jiggle" more? |
| Topic: Stringwork |
ape
Replies: 5
Views: 315
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:11 am Subject: Stringwork |
| Not sure about New York....but I have travelled 4 hours and 8 hours roundtrip with different cakes with stringwork with no breakage. I would do a test run if possible. The first time I did it, I too ... |
| Topic: Anyone ever taken Nicholas Lodge's Class? |
ape
Replies: 17
Views: 1483
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Forum: Events
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:37 pm Subject: Anyone ever taken Nicholas Lodge's Class? |
| Hey cakepro...i was there too!!!! I took his fall arrangement class and it was AMAZING!!!! |
| Topic: I just want to pout a little |
ape
Replies: 9
Views: 552
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:05 am Subject: I just want to pout a little |
That's awesome that someone asked you....and yes, stinky that they didn't say thanks!!!
AND...as an aside.....DOUG...YOU ROCK.....i'll say THANK YOU for everyone who hasn't.....i've used your templ ... |
| Topic: How far in advance can I make my gumpaste/mmf decorations? |
ape
Replies: 6
Views: 346
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:38 pm Subject: How far in advance can I make my gumpaste/mmf decorations? |
| amiegirl...you can use plain old wilton gumpaste...no one will be eating it anyway and it holds up really well. Buy it at hobby lobby/michael's with a coupon and you're all ready to start!!!! |
| Topic: crusting cream cheese icing ? |
ape
Replies: 5
Views: 194
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 7:06 am Subject: crusting cream cheese icing ? |
| I have decorated with it with no problem. Stars, reg type stuff no problem. Anything that would require something stiffer, I agree with vdrsolo...use buttercream. |
| Topic: [b]IMPORTANT - RECALL - PLEASE READ[/b] |
ape
Replies: 18
Views: 1152
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:12 am Subject: [b]IMPORTANT - RECALL - PLEASE READ[/b] |
| 4starcakes...those are the ones that I have to use on my daughter's cake too! Mine were purchased LONG ago (at least a year), but I may make a little board or fondant piece for them to sit on just in ... |
| Topic: [b]IMPORTANT - RECALL - PLEASE READ[/b] |
ape
Replies: 18
Views: 1152
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Forum: General
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:27 am Subject: [b]IMPORTANT - RECALL - PLEASE READ[/b] |
Not only for all of us moms out there, but also for us cake enthusiasts....
Mattel issued a recall on nearly a million toys that contain excessive amounts of lead paint. I personally had some of t ... |
| Topic: THE SIMPSON MOVIE CAKE CHALLENGE IS ON RIGHT NOW!!!! |
ape
Replies: 102
Views: 4286
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:13 am Subject: THE SIMPSON MOVIE CAKE CHALLENGE IS ON RIGHT NOW!!!! |
OK Shirley....we want to see YOU there with Debbie next time!!!!! Go Shirley Go!!!!!  |
| Topic: THE SIMPSON MOVIE CAKE CHALLENGE IS ON RIGHT NOW!!!! |
ape
Replies: 102
Views: 4286
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:52 pm Subject: THE SIMPSON MOVIE CAKE CHALLENGE IS ON RIGHT NOW!!!! |
Tough call for sure! I don't think any of the cakes were really 360 degree showpieces though. As always, whenever you try to judge "art" you're going to get very biased viewpoints.
OK...the only ... |
| Topic: A question about fair entries.... |
ape
Replies: 18
Views: 517
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:04 pm Subject: A question about fair entries.... |
Jen,
I have not done any fair competitions, but have done a few cake competitions organized by cake clubs. I always look at them as an opportunity to do whatever you can imagine, but what a custom ... |
| Topic: FRESH FLOWERS ON WEDDING CAKES |
ape
Replies: 14
Views: 546
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:01 pm Subject: FRESH FLOWERS ON WEDDING CAKES |
| The only wedding cake I've done, the florist was the aunt of the groom. She refused to let me do the flowers. I brought flower picks...which she scoffed at, but used two of them (and no more). Then ... |
| Topic: Best kind of ribbon to use on Buttercream cake? |
ape
Replies: 5
Views: 441
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:13 pm Subject: Best kind of ribbon to use on Buttercream cake? |
| I have used "double satin" ribbon before. Both sides feel satiny. It was white on white though so I don't know if having a color would make a difference. |
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