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laurascakedesign
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Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 28
Location: Idaho Falls, ID
Birthday: Oct 03
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:50 pm |
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I used ribbon on B/C for the first time today, and the grease from the B/C is soaking through the ribbon! It looks terrible! Does this always happen, and is there a way to prevent it? |
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missnnaction
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Joined: Jun 12, 2005
Posts: 620
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:01 pm |
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I've read here on CC that they cut a strip of wax paper (same size as ribbon ) and place it behind the ribbon... |
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qtcakes
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Joined: Feb 09, 2007
Posts: 293
Location: sioux falls, south dakota
Birthday: Sep 22
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:37 pm |
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not all ribbon soaks up the grease. ive used masking tape the same thickness behind the ribbon, it takes time to put it on the ribbon but it works. |
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Digit
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Joined: Jul 30, 2006
Posts: 48
Location: Michigan
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:12 pm |
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I just did a cake this weekend with ribbon on it. It was my first attempt so I did lots of trial pieces and laid them on a smear of BC to see which method works. All of these ideas I got from CC.
I tried the wax paper, but it still got greasy. I tried ironing on freezer paper. It stuck to the back, but made the ribbon stiff. I tried glad press and seal cut to size on the back of the ribbon. It kept the grease at bay, but it didn't stick real well. I was nervous that the ribbon would eventually pull away and fall off, leaving the plastic on the cake! Finally, I stuck contact paper to the back of the ribbon and cut to size. That worked really well. The cake sat overnight. I checked it in the am and no grease marks.
That's what worked for me. Do a trial and see what you like best. HTH |
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tmt
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Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 241
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:28 pm |
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I have never had a problem with grease on my ribbon. However, I do wait until very close to event time to put the ribbon on. I never let it sit overnight and I only put it on after the buttercream has crusted. |
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indydebi
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Joined: Jul 07, 2006
Posts: 15621
Location: Indianapolis IN
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Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:40 pm |
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| tmt wrote: | | I have never had a problem with grease on my ribbon. However, I do wait until very close to event time to put the ribbon on. I never let it sit overnight and I only put it on after the buttercream has crusted. |
Same here. I apply the ribbon after assembly at the reception site. The BC is crusted so no "wet" icing is ever touching the ribbon except for the dot of icing used to glue the ends together in the back. |
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Digit
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Joined: Jul 30, 2006
Posts: 48
Location: Michigan
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:18 am |
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I practiced on a dummy cake that had been frosted and sat for a couple days. So, it had definitely crusted over! I still got grease spots within an hour of putting the ribbon on! The ribbon I used was 100% polyester.
Boy, I wish I didn't have to "treat" the ribbon. It's so time consuming.
Now that I think about it, the BC I used for the dummy was made with crisco (well, store brand). I just switched over to sweetex. Everyone says it's not as greasy. I wonder if that will make a difference with the ribbon? |
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indydebi
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Joined: Jul 07, 2006
Posts: 15621
Location: Indianapolis IN
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:50 am |
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Polyester ... that's the worst. I have good success with polyeurothane (sp?) |
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qtcakes
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Joined: Feb 09, 2007
Posts: 293
Location: sioux falls, south dakota
Birthday: Sep 22
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:00 am |
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the ribbon that is for funeral arrangements works the best, its made for outdoors, looks like satin and doesnt soak up the grease. |
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Bakingangel
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Joined: Sep 18, 2005
Posts: 62
Location: DFW, TX
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:21 am |
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qtcakes -- where do you get that ribbon? Does Michaels or Hobby Lobby carry it? |
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Digit
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Joined: Jul 30, 2006
Posts: 48
Location: Michigan
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:57 pm |
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Yes, I'd like to know where to find it also. And Debbie, the polyeurothane ribbon, can you find that at Jo-Ann's/Michaels? I didn't look in depth, but the ribbon I saw at JoAnn's was either polyester or satin. |
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sbcakes
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Joined: Dec 14, 2006
Posts: 374
Location: PA
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:07 pm |
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I swear by the press and seal method. I just use some piping gel to attach it. I have done many cakes with ribbon and since I have used this method I have had no grease stain problems! |
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indydebi
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Joined: Jul 07, 2006
Posts: 15621
Location: Indianapolis IN
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:10 pm |
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| Digit wrote: | | Yes, I'd like to know where to find it also. And Debbie, the polyeurothane ribbon, can you find that at Jo-Ann's/Michaels? I didn't look in depth, but the ribbon I saw at JoAnn's was either polyester or satin. |
Walmart....craft section, close to the baskets and artificial flowers. |
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shoup_family
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Joined: Feb 19, 2007
Posts: 206
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Birthday: May 27
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:19 pm |
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I tape wax paper to the back of my ribbon, using double sided tape. It doesn't take much time. I can't do things at the last minutes with my unpredictable little ones!!  |
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Mencked
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Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 616
Location: Oklahoma
Birthday: Jul 08
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Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:41 pm |
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What is the press and seal method? |
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