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steph1005
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Joined: Dec 06, 2007
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Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:00 am |
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I am making a bridal shower cake and she wants gerbera daisies on it. I am not sure what cutter to use just from looking online because im not sure the flowers will turn out looking really fake or not. can anyone suggest a good gerbera daisy cutter that they have used in the past? |
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tiptop57
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Joined: Jan 27, 2006
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Birthday: Jun 03
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Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:22 pm |
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Welcome for our obsession Steph1005. I am not going to recommend a cutter they all work......even template cut out of cardboard. What you need is a really good tute to show you how to make a pretty Gerbera. So here you go......
http://www.gefjonsdottir.com/gerberatut.php |
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AlanT
Official GSA Rep
Joined: May 04, 2007
Posts: 130
Location: Plattsburgh, NY
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:21 pm |
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My favorite gerbera cutters are the PME Sunflower/daisy/gerbera cutters. They cut and and veining detail all in one step. Alan |
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cupcakeninja
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Joined: Nov 02, 2007
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Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:10 pm |
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I agree with Alan.  |
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born2bake
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Joined: Aug 02, 2007
Posts: 167
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Birthday: Nov 10
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Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:31 pm |
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I actually just ordered and am waiting to receive the PME Sunflower/daisy/gerbera cutters and the Margarite Plunger Cutter Daisy (sp?). I bought these after extensive research as I need to make Gerbera Daisy or regular Daisy for a cake in June. I'll be practicing using both cutters with fondant and gumpaste and will be happy to let you know how I progress in making these if you'd like.
tiptop - Thanks for the tutorial, this is just what I've been looking for to help me!
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kwalsh4
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Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 36
Location: Orlando, FL
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:14 am |
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I should have read this post first!!
I just received the JEM multi-petal daisy Gerbera cutters (set of 6). I am able to make cut outs from the 2 largest cutters but can't use the other 4. They just do not cut! when I press harder the gumpaste sticks into the cutter and I have to get it out with a pin, it is a mess. I have tried using 10x sugar to caot the gumpaste and shortening to coat the cutters but nothing works. I have never had a problem with a cutter before.
The 2 largest ones cut out but not neat at all, they leave ragged edges.
Maybe someone can help me as to what to do or are these cutters just not good. I paid $10.00 plus shipping for them and hate to just throw money away. |
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AlanT
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Joined: May 04, 2007
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Location: Plattsburgh, NY
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Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:19 am |
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JEM cutters are excellent but you will need to follow a few guideline.
1. Only use cornstarch with gumpaste. 10x sugar attracts moisture and will cause it to be sticky and get stuck in the cutter.
Crisco works fine with Mexican paste but I do not recommend it for gumpaste and these cutters.
2. Be sure the gumpaste is rolled thin enough.
3. After making the cut, move the cutter in a circle to be sure it has cleanly cut through or invert the cutter, drape the gumpaste over the cutter and roll over it with a small rolling pin to cut off the excess.
4. You can dust the cutters with a little cornstarch before cutting for an easier release.
Hope this helps. Alan |
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kwalsh4
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Joined: Feb 02, 2008
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Location: Orlando, FL
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Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:27 am |
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Alan,
After talking to you yesterday I tried all those things and still no good.
What happens is that the gumpaste ends up sticking inside the cutter and I can't get it out without messing up the flower.
I have a number of other JEM cutters and have no problem.
I am going to see if one of my old instructors can work with this mold and get back to you. |
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CoveredInCrafts
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Joined: Feb 20, 2008
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Location: central AR
Birthday: Aug 04
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:42 am |
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Thank you for the link! That is the best one I have seen. It's now on my wish list! Thanks! |
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riana
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Joined: May 09, 2006
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:06 am |
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| kwalsh4 wrote: | Alan,
After talking to you yesterday I tried all those things and still no good.
What happens is that the gumpaste ends up sticking inside the cutter and I can't get it out without messing up the flower.
I have a number of other JEM cutters and have no problem.
I am going to see if one of my old instructors can work with this mold and get back to you. |
I use the JEM cutters all the time for daisies. The trick is to use a slightly stiffer paste when using the small cutters. Add some more tylose to the gumpaste and give it a go. |
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kwalsh4
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Location: Orlando, FL
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AlanT
Official GSA Rep
Joined: May 04, 2007
Posts: 130
Location: Plattsburgh, NY
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 2:13 pm |
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That is also an excellent tip. When I use Patchwork Cutters, which have VERY small pieces, I always use Mexican Paste because it works so much better than gumpaste for small pieces. Lightly grease your board and roll out the paste very thin. Then lightly grease the cutter and it will cut cleanly into the paste. The paste will stick to the board instead of the cutter.
The recipe for mexican paste in on my website under "recipes". Alan |
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