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Message |
| Topic: A little help with carving cakes, please??? |
missyek
Replies: 2
Views: 208
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 Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:20 pm Subject: A little help with carving cakes, please??? |
| Yes, it is best to freeze a cake before carving. If you don't freeze it, most cakes are too soft and will just crumble while you try to create a shape. As long as you wrap the cake properly to freez ... |
| Topic: Please help me figure out how to unclog my Epson printer |
missyek
Replies: 3
Views: 179
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:29 pm Subject: Please help me figure out how to unclog my Epson printer |
You are more than welcome! Yup, I got the refills from kopykake (or Pfeil and Holing--don't remeber that place I ordered inks from...   ) But they really do come handy in a pinch. Also, do ... |
| Topic: Edible image |
missyek
Replies: 12
Views: 278
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:23 pm Subject: Edible image |
missyek~ thanks for the info, but I swore when I got them made at the grocery store, it says something about only for a couple of days. Can you freeze them maybe?
Also, this is a stupid question, ... |
| Topic: Please help me figure out how to unclog my Epson printer |
missyek
Replies: 3
Views: 179
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:21 pm Subject: Re: Please help me figure out how to unclog my Epson printer |
| OK, so my Epson Stylus CX4800 that I use for edible images has a clog that just doesn't seem to want to clear up. Please, if you have any idea of how to unclog this thing, let me know. It had been a w ... |
| Topic: Edible image |
missyek
Replies: 12
Views: 278
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:08 pm Subject: Edible image |
aztomcat~ you mentioned keeping the other pics for later....
how long can you keep edible images that are NOT being used and how do you store them ?
You can keep them in a ziploc bag--they usuall ... |
| Topic: Spray a cake silver? |
missyek
Replies: 11
Views: 354
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:26 am Subject: Spray a cake silver? |
Sure the moostar could work! 
And ACK!! Totally forgot about those new Americolors--DUH! I even want to buy some!  |
| Topic: Spray a cake silver? |
missyek
Replies: 11
Views: 354
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:52 am Subject: Spray a cake silver? |
You can use Nu-silver luster dust mixed with a clear extract of alcohol. Remember of things to keep in mind:
Depending on you aribrush, it may get clogged with the dust mixture. If you think it d ... |
| Topic: Painting Royal Icing |
missyek
Replies: 12
Views: 259
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:47 am Subject: Painting Royal Icing |
| The tiara in my photos is made out of gum paste, but there are a number of fix-it spots with royal icing. I just use vodka (and even if people nibble, the alcohol has already evaporated when it has d ... |
| Topic: Urgently, desperately need help with applying disco dust!!! |
missyek
Replies: 10
Views: 282
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:34 am Subject: Urgently, desperately need help with applying disco dust!!! |
| D isco dust will stick to anything so there is no need to add piping gel at all. I use it ALL the time on BC and fondant cakes and just blow it on. |
| Topic: petal dust & luster dust |
missyek
Replies: 3
Views: 264
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:20 am Subject: petal dust & luster dust |
| Check out this post: http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-54059.html |
| Topic: Edible Image Plaque |
missyek
Replies: 2
Views: 147
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:45 am Subject: Edible Image Plaque |
| I actually roll mine pretty thin--I use the pasta roller attachment for my Kitchen Aid and set it at 3--sometimes 4--so pretty thin. Yes, technically they can be eaten, though I would never want to. ... |
| Topic: Frozen Buttercream Transfer |
missyek
Replies: 8
Views: 357
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:26 am Subject: Frozen Buttercream Transfer |
| Wax paper has been a pain for me inthe past. I use clear celophane--the stuff you use to wrap gift baskets in--I buy a big roll and cut off what I need when I need it. It works fantastic--it NEVER s ... |
| Topic: Need help... how do I pack 3D fondant figures for transport? |
missyek
Replies: 4
Views: 185
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:00 am Subject: Need help... how do I pack 3D fondant figures for transport? |
| If there aren't many and you are traveling on the plane, put them in a box (yes, definitely not airtight!) and bring it on as one of your carry ons. I did this for the 2005 ICES convention and the on ... |
| Topic: luster dust? |
missyek
Replies: 5
Views: 164
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:10 am Subject: luster dust? |
You can use petal dust the same, it just won't have the sheen of a luster or pearl. Have fun!  |
| Topic: luster dust? |
missyek
Replies: 5
Views: 164
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:42 am Subject: luster dust? |
| Yes. Here is a helpful topic on the differences between all the dusts (and similarities): http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-54059.html |
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