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HappyValley
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Joined: Jul 28, 2008
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Location: Utah
Birthday: Apr 28
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 11:31 am |
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I’m a newbie at this so I was wondering what is the best way to attach satin ribbon to a fondant cake? Thanks for your help  |
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GayeG
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Joined: Dec 31, 2008
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Location: Jacksonville, Fl - Melting! ...
Birthday: Feb 09
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:33 pm |
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Hi HappyValley ~ And Welcome!
I usually attach with a tiny tab of royal icing - just hold it for a few secs - it holds great - never a prob coming loose!
HTH! |
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bisbqueenb
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Location: Arizona
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:34 pm |
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I like to use double face tape. I actually put the tape on the back of the overlapping end and cut thru the tape to keep the end from fraying. |
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becky27
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Location: california
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:39 pm |
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frosting...royal usually works swell!!!! |
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DeeDee1520
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Joined: Apr 11, 2009
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Location: Denver, Colorado
Birthday: Feb 05
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:04 pm |
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i have a question on this topic because i am getting ready to do my first cake with satin ribbon....does the ribbon need to be pressed to smooth out any wrinkles? and also, does the ribbon absorb anything off the buttercream or fondant? Thanks for the help! |
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GayeG
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Location: Jacksonville, Fl - Melting! ...
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:24 pm |
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You can press it IF it has wrinkles .. sure! And yes it will absorb if on a BC cake - I saw a post on how to remedy that on a post not to long ago - but sorry, I cant for the life of me find it for you  I only use it on fondant, and Ive NEVER had a prob with staining ...
Sorry I coulnt be more help! |
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panchanewjersey
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Location: CA
Birthday: Aug 25
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:39 pm |
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Sugarshack recommends chocolate, I did it and it worked like a charm. A little dab of melted holds and sets superfast. Try it! I tried it on a bc cake. |
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ericaplh
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Joined: Mar 18, 2009
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 6:25 pm |
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to avoid the absorption of buttercream, you iron the ribbon with a piece of wax paper under it...that way it will both iron out any wrinkles and put a coating of the wax on the underside of the ribbon so that it won't absorb any buttercream...
HTH |
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HappyValley
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Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 27
Location: Utah
Birthday: Apr 28
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Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:58 pm |
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 Thank you so much everyone. You guys are so great to help. |
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GayeG
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Location: Jacksonville, Fl - Melting! ...
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:17 am |
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| ericaplh wrote: | to avoid the absorption of buttercream, you iron the ribbon with a piece of wax paper under it...that way it will both iron out any wrinkles and put a coating of the wax on the underside of the ribbon so that it won't absorb any buttercream...
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Awww ~ Thats it!!! Thats what I read b4! You saved the day!!! Hooray!!! |
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DeeDee1520
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Joined: Apr 11, 2009
Posts: 12
Location: Denver, Colorado
Birthday: Feb 05
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:01 pm |
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Thanks Happy Valley for initiating this discussion, and thank you to everyone who gave very helpful advice! |
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katherinem
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Joined: Apr 23, 2009
Posts: 116
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Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:40 pm |
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Thank you too - i was searching and knew that i had read somewhere how to avoid the ribbon bleeding into the cake. Thank you! |
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