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justdi
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Joined: Feb 16, 2007
Posts: 19
Location: Jackson, MI
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Thu May 07, 2009 7:56 am |
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Hi all,
I have been summoned in to give a quick tutorial after the bow was posted yesterday. I'll give you a quick overview at this point (I have a TON of cake orders this weekend, so this is all I have time for right now - sorry...)
I have added a photo of the flowers, and Cindy posted a bow yesterday...
Basically, you mix 2 1/2 parts water and 1 part gelatin (unflavored - like Knox... NOT Jello!  ) Warm in microwave, then let sit 5-10 minutes to allow the scum to raise to the top. Peel the scum off (photo below) then gelatin is ready to use (you'll need to rewarm to liquify at this point.)
Brush onto veining or texture sheet and let it sit for 3-5 hours... gelatin will release itself when it's completely dry. Once dry, you can cut w/ regular scissors, scrapbooking scissors, etc... For the bows, cut into strips, then use a small drop of gelatin to attach together. Add a paperclip to hold together 10-15 minutes until set, then they're done. To form the bow, place a quarter size bit of warm gelatin mix on a plate or pc of plastic... add the bows as you would assemble a g/p or fondant bow. Let the first layer set up, then add more warm gelatin in the center and add remaining bow loops.
I have a photo below of one of our texture sheets and showing the bow strips being cut.
Thanks!
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Loucinda
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Joined: Jan 26, 2005
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Location: Central Ohio
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:23 am |
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THANK YOU SOO MUCH DI!!!
I have literally over 200 requests for this info, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you posting this for everyone.
AND I still want one of the first copies of the book!! 
Here is the link to my bow that I posted yesterday (that got all the buzz going!!)
http://www.cakecentral.com/mod.....id=1362188 |
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lees_luv
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Joined: Sep 25, 2007
Posts: 364
Birthday: Oct 27
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:29 am |
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Thank you for sharing! I visited your website this morning and am eager to order your flower and butterfly sheets. I can't wait for you to get them back in stock. Also, I would love to know when your book is released! Please post a message here for all of us here at CC. |
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tiggy2
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Joined: Oct 07, 2005
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Location: Omaha, NE
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:30 am |
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Thank you so much for posting instructions. I can't wait for your book to come out. I want it all of the texture sheets. Do you have a waiting list or pre-order for the book? |
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nannie
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Joined: Feb 26, 2005
Posts: 691
Location: evanston, IL
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:31 am |
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Peridot
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Joined: Feb 13, 2009
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:34 am |
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Di,
Thank you so much for taking the time and for sharing this great technique. All of us who wanted to know how to do this here on CC are so appreciative of your generosity to share this with us. What a a great bow! We are looking forward to your book - please let us know when we can get a copy.
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smartin40
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Joined: Apr 14, 2008
Posts: 419
Location: North Carolina
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:37 am |
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Thank you SO much for posting this information! I love the butterflies and the flowers! I will definitely be trying this technique!
And yes, please let us know when the book comes out!
Thanks!  |
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tiggy2
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How do you color the gelatin? |
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bobwonderbuns
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:38 am |
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| Loucinda wrote: | THANK YOU SOO MUCH DI!!!
I have literally over 200 requests for this info, I can't tell you how much I appreciate you posting this for everyone.
AND I still want one of the first copies of the book!! |
Oh no you don't -- I get the first copy!!  |
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mjballinger
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Joined: Mar 22, 2007
Posts: 387
Location: PA
Birthday: Oct 14
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Thu May 07, 2009 8:47 am |
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Thank you so much! I can't wait until you get the sheets back in stock again! What am I supposed to do until then? lol |
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playingwithsugar
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Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 6310
Location: To All of You and your families, near and far.
Birthday: Nov 20
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Thu May 07, 2009 9:04 am |
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Wow, thanks!
Theresa |
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Maria_Campos
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Joined: Oct 16, 2006
Posts: 302
Location: Raleigh NC
Birthday: May 06
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Thu May 07, 2009 9:06 am |
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Must.. have... butterfly... sheets.
Is there no end to my cake supply addiction!!!!!!!! |
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destinyrn
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Joined: Apr 21, 2009
Posts: 102
Location: NC
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Thu May 07, 2009 9:09 am |
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| Peridot wrote: | Di,
Thank you so much for taking the time and for sharing this great technique. All of us who wanted to know how to do this here on CC are so appreciative of your generosity to share this with us. What a a great bow! We are looking forward to your book - please let us know when we can get a copy.
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justdi
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Joined: Feb 16, 2007
Posts: 19
Location: Jackson, MI
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Thu May 07, 2009 9:10 am |
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You guys are funny! Guess I should've posted this here sooner to help w/ slow season... (seriously, I'm excited to show ppl all this new stuff we've come up with, but don't want to seem like I'm just doing it to push sales so that's why I hadn't posted anything b4.)
To color the gelatin (sorry, that was a main point I missed! OOPS!) - just use airbrush colors, or gel paste colors (like Americolor). You can add this to the water before mixing, or after dissolved. If you only have paste or pwd colors, then dissolve that in your water first to make sure it's not grainy when you add in the gelatin.
Now I'm off to the kitchen!
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pinktea
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Joined: May 29, 2007
Posts: 110
Location: Birmingham, Al
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Thu May 07, 2009 9:12 am |
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Love those butterflies!!! Got to get those sheets !!!! |
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