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| Topic: Is there a tutorial for making a book cake? |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 128
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 Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:11 am Subject: Is there a tutorial for making a book cake? |
http://thefrostedcakencookie.blogspot.com/2009/05/graduation-cake.html
ooh your idea of putting the strip as the bottom cover its genius! I did an entire sheet of fondant just for the bottom. I a ... |
| Topic: What is the best Airbrush Colors? |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 97
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:00 am Subject: What is the best Airbrush Colors? |
Oops, I just looked at my colors I have Kroma Kolors too they are fine too.
I would suggest small bottles 2.3 oz if you are not going to use your airbrush a lot...they actually have a "best if used b ... |
| Topic: Can you mix passionfruit puree with toffee? |
wrightway777
Replies: 4
Views: 43
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:50 am Subject: Can you mix passionfruit puree with toffee? |
| which might be a good idea if it was just on the outside of the cake (patted) then if someone doesnt like the toffee then they can scrape it off (in case Apple is set on wanting to try this combo).
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| Topic: Any tips on making 'tissue paper'? |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 201
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:45 am Subject: Any tips on making 'tissue paper'? |
| the sponge idea I caught from watching Ron Ben Israel on a show once with his flowers. You can cut them very small too to fit in between petals...just learned that this year. I once left some in my ... |
| Topic: Attaching fondant accents? |
wrightway777
Replies: 9
Views: 218
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:37 am Subject: Attaching fondant accents? |
| if I am rolling something small out then I use my regular vinyl placemat (14" x 18" very smooth) bought from Target. Yep paid a whopping $1 for it. If I need a larger size then I either roll it out ... |
| Topic: UGA Logo |
wrightway777
Replies: 13
Views: 210
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Forum: Cake Ideas
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:48 pm Subject: UGA Logo |
Go dawgs! I'm in GA too. Matter of fact i have two bulldogs myself!
kjt - love the spikes you did on the collar. I forgot that trick of the page protector - thanks for the memory boost.
tenleysmo ... |
| Topic: would this be corny or clever? |
wrightway777
Replies: 15
Views: 472
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:40 pm Subject: would this be corny or clever? |
Clever
Are you solid on wanting to do just the emblem as the cake....what if you did the view of the back of a truck that was around 40 years ago? You dont have to do this 3D it can be flat....oh ... |
| Topic: Attaching fondant accents? |
wrightway777
Replies: 9
Views: 218
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:26 pm Subject: Attaching fondant accents? |
I could write a book on your question but I dont want to scare you.
If you are covering the cake with fondant and then need fondant accents:
You can attach fondant cutouts to fondant by using a cl ... |
| Topic: What is the best Airbrush Colors? |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 97
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:04 pm Subject: What is the best Airbrush Colors? |
| ditto on Americolor...ahh you lucky ducky I dont have the sheen colors yet! |
| Topic: fondarific vs. satin ice |
wrightway777
Replies: 17
Views: 479
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:02 pm Subject: fondarific vs. satin ice |
| this topic has been discussed many times and Fondarific wins out every time (and no elephant skin like Satin Ice does)...contact them...they will send you samples so you can see for yourself. They ma ... |
| Topic: Can you mix passionfruit puree with toffee? |
wrightway777
Replies: 4
Views: 43
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:53 pm Subject: Can you mix passionfruit puree with toffee? |
| why mix it? If you are going for the gourmet look on the cake (I'm not sure if you are or not)....you could just take the toffee bits and pat it on the sides of the cake.. you know like you do shaved ... |
| Topic: Steak Cake... Help! |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 90
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:49 pm Subject: Steak Cake... Help! |
| This would be so much easier to do with fondant. Then you could "sweet" talk your local butcher in giving you a styrofoam bottom (that fits your cake) and even one of their price tags (with whatever ... |
| Topic: What is a Cel Board????? |
wrightway777
Replies: 1
Views: 66
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:43 pm Subject: What is a Cel Board????? |
Its this:
http://www.globalsugarart.com/search.php?search=cel+board&searchimage.x=0&searchimage.y=0
you roll your fondant/gumpaste out on it. On one side, the long tapered grooves leave indention ... |
| Topic: WWYD - stacking ? |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 174
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Forum: Cake Ideas
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:31 pm Subject: WWYD - stacking ? |
| ...in addition to center dowel I once saw Collette Peters running subsequent dowels from 2nd to 1st (bottom tier) and even 3rd tier down to bottom. Just sharpen your wooden dowels with a pencil sharp ... |
| Topic: Any tips on making 'tissue paper'? |
wrightway777
Replies: 6
Views: 201
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:32 pm Subject: Any tips on making 'tissue paper'? |
| super easy - roll gumpaste or gumpaste/fondant (50/50 mixture) out super thin then fold and wrinkle as needed. Support your "wrinkles" with cosmetic sponges (my favorite) or wadded up pieces of plast ... |
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