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| Topic: Wedding ckae ribbon |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 23
Views: 1210
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 Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 5:03 am Subject: Wedding ckae ribbon |
| Is there some way that you can pull the ribbon around the cake and secure it with a pin at the end, like a pearl-capped hat pin?? I've wondered this, but I worry that the pin would somehow end up on s ... |
| Topic: Do I need to use dowels in this cake... |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 4
Views: 159
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 10:56 am Subject: Do I need to use dowels in this cake... |
| I ended up not being able to check back here before decorating, so I just doweled it to be safe. I tiered the bottom 2, then dowels, then the 3rd layer on a cardboard on top. Worked beautifully, and w ... |
| Topic: Do I need to use dowels in this cake... |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 4
Views: 159
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 5:04 am Subject: Do I need to use dowels in this cake... |
| I am making a 3 layer cake today. I used the MagicLine 10x2 (10 inch round, by 2 inches deep), and I will be stacking them all together with just one layer of icing in between (not torting or anything ... |
| Topic: School Of Hard Knocks - What lessons have you learned? |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 97
Views: 5374
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 11:22 am Subject: School Of Hard Knocks - What lessons have you learned? |
Oh, P.S. I like the bell tip! So funny  Especially if you're jittery and easily startled. |
| Topic: School Of Hard Knocks - What lessons have you learned? |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 97
Views: 5374
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 11:21 am Subject: School Of Hard Knocks - What lessons have you learned? |
| I agree with whoever said, "Always set a timer." Even if the timer goes off, but the cakes needs a few more minutes, I set the timer again. I know 4 minutes isn't long, but I am SURE to be distracted ... |
| Topic: How to make a hat box cake with the top ajar? |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 6
Views: 265
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 4:17 pm Subject: How to make a hat box cake with the top ajar? |
I have seen these done where the top/lid is a thin piece of styrofoam, covered in fondant, and propped up with a dowel. I assume this would travel just fine, since it is lightweight.
Hope this help ... |
| Topic: How to attach spout and handle... |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 19
Views: 550
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:05 pm Subject: How to attach spout and handle... |
I am of the same mind...I would love to try one of these!
Like you, KatieTaylor77, I will be making mine using the sports ball pan, the day I get around to finally doing it!
I have heard that it w ... |
| Topic: Molding Rice Krispies Treats |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 17
Views: 688
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:37 am Subject: Molding Rice Krispies Treats |
| CakesbyMonica~ Did the molded items cover smoothly when you dipped them in candymelts? It would seem like it would still coat the bumps, but just make them a little softer?? (That's just my thought... ... |
| Topic: Molding Rice Krispies Treats |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 17
Views: 688
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:05 pm Subject: Molding Rice Krispies Treats |
I just tried molding rice krispie treats (homemade) for the first time. It's much easier than I expected to get them to the right shape, but here's my problem:
How do you get them covered smoothly? ... |
| Topic: Good tasting Fondant?? Does it exist?? |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 55
Views: 2293
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:23 pm Subject: Good tasting Fondant?? Does it exist?? |
I just completed Colette Peter's gumpaste and fondant class, and YES, she uses Massa Grischuna brand fondant in her shop.
Must be good, because she has been doing cakes for years, I assume you coul ... |
| Topic: FYI Awesome cake site links |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 4
Views: 244
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Forum: General
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 3:59 pm Subject: FYI Awesome cake site links |
| Seriously, what dreams I have to aspire to. These are some very talented cake artists!! |
| Topic: Painting on Fondant |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 12
Views: 363
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:57 pm Subject: Painting on Fondant |
| Thanks for the tips, rstml! I will try them. I didn't even know there was an airbrush cleaner, so I'll have to look into that! I've always just used hot water in the sprayer and blown the line clean, ... |
| Topic: Painting on Fondant |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 12
Views: 363
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:27 pm Subject: Painting on Fondant |
How exactly do you do  Luster Dust in an airbrush? Do you dilute the l.dust with the alcohol, and use it just like you would the liquid food coloring??
Does the airbrush clean out easily, or is there ... |
| Topic: wafer paper ...help... |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 20
Views: 506
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 4:41 pm Subject: wafer paper ...help... |
| I've never used it before, but I'm planning on buying some so that I can make the butterflies. There is a tutorial here about how to make realistic looking butterflies, which look so neat. Also, fairy ... |
| Topic: "Ace of Cakes" DVD |
lindsaycakes
Replies: 24
Views: 1070
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:14 am Subject: "Ace of Cakes" DVD |
And DRUMSTICKS?? SERIOUSLY....I'm with you guys.
How about a rolling pin or something. |
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