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takersgirl
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Joined: Apr 21, 2007
Posts: 19
Location: pennsylvania
Birthday: Aug 23
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:34 am |
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hello everyone. i had a cake that fell this weekend and since then i have been searching for ways to built a stronger cake, i found this "stress free"builing system and was wondering if anyone here has ever tried it? the theory behind it is great, but you know there is alwyas that voice inyour head going, really? it is a tad bit expensive, but this is my business and if it works it will be worth it's weight in gold. so please let me know if anyone has heard anything? thanks so much.
by the way here is the websites  :
www.weddingcakesupports.com
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www.earlenescakes.com/newringsupportset.htm |
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NewbeeBaker
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Joined: Nov 28, 2006
Posts: 1493
Location: Minnesota
Birthday: Nov 15
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:59 pm |
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MommaLlama
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Joined: Oct 25, 2005
Posts: 309
Location: California
Birthday: Dec 27
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:19 pm |
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I have never used them, but I know people who have and they love, love, love them!!!! I can't wait to get a set! |
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peacockplace
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Joined: Oct 25, 2004
Posts: 2751
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:23 pm |
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I wouldn't do a wedding cake without them! I love them! Worth every penny! |
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mcalhoun
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Joined: Feb 04, 2006
Posts: 680
Location: Rowlett, TX
Birthday: Nov 10
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:25 pm |
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I don't have them but have heard alot of good things about it. Try searching the forums and see what you get. |
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Kazoot
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Joined: Mar 11, 2006
Posts: 403
Location: Nevada
Birthday: Dec 29
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:40 pm |
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You know, looking at the site, I don't see why the wilton "hidden pillars" would not do the same thing. It is what I use. They are a great price and you can cut them with a knife to desired length. I use a wilton cake plate with pegs and the pegs then fit down into the hidden pillars. They come in packs of 4 that are six inches long. So you can frost your cake and measure exactly for that cake and that's it! I love them. |
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pinkbunny
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Joined: Apr 23, 2005
Posts: 972
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Birthday: Sep 28
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:41 pm |
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they are expensive....but as the name suggest.....they are STRESS FREE!! i absolutely love them and worth every penny. the lady who sells them is very nice also, i've called her a few times w/questions and she was very helpful! |
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tyty
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Joined: Sep 25, 2006
Posts: 1909
Location: Chicago
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:43 pm |
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I saw them on Earlene's website about a yr ago. I have been thinking about buying them. I have my first stacked cake to deliver in July and I am shaking in my shoes. I am so scared. I'm thinking it will be July and hot and I don't want my cake to topple.
I think they may be a good idea for me because I am starting to get a lot of business. I think I will put some of that $ aside and get them. |
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Joanie4464
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Joined: Oct 13, 2006
Posts: 69
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:43 pm |
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Hi,
My stress free supports were just delivered last week. Yes, a bit pricey, but they are very sturdy. Peace of mind on a hot day and they will turn out a cake absolutely level and they can not move......NO tipped pillars ...as far as I can see they are there where you put them to stay. I also purchased one of her 10" plates, nice and firm and clean......clean. I don't like the idea of covering cardboard with contact paper (10" or bigger)...tried the foam board method and don't like the way it reacts with moisture. I only bought the 10" as I think I will use it the most and it will hold the most weight I usually would have. The plates I found more expensive than the support system. What do you use for plates in stacked designed cakes besides the traditional cardboard? I am to use the stress free system in a couple biger cakes this next month....will let you know, but as I see it now it's a go and never look back! |
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Mac
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Joined: Jul 20, 2005
Posts: 2281
Location: East Texas
Birthday: Aug 29
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:29 pm |
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Definitely worth it...I have had mine for about 4, maybe 5 years.
Can't imagine delivering a cake without them |
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mjulian
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Joined: Nov 18, 2005
Posts: 154
Birthday: Sep 21
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:42 pm |
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Sounds like I will be saving my money for them. I liked the Wilton ones but cuting them exactly even wasnt the easiest of tasks. Also then are so big that it was hard to push them all the way through the cake cause it gets stuck at the end.
As far as putting them on card board I only use cardboard when it is a two layer cake or less. Anything more and I have wood for that. I went to HomeDepot and had them cut down large piece for me. They are great. I think I got like 10 really good size like over 16'' for 20 dollars or less. It as some time ago so i dont really remember.
The stressfree supports sounds like the best deal to me. |
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slb1956
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Joined: Jan 25, 2005
Posts: 190
Location: Tennessee
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:45 pm |
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I also have them and wouldn't do a stacked wedding cake without them now.. but the hidden pillar method also works. but my recommendation with hidden pillar is to use wooden dowels to fit down into the plastic hidden pillar. You can get them at the hardware stores in the size you need. and then cut them to about 3/4 inch lengths shorter to fit the pillars. It just make that system stronger. |
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CarolAnn
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Joined: Sep 22, 2004
Posts: 2105
Location: Kansas
Birthday: Nov 10
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:46 pm |
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Joanie,
I'm ordering the starter set tomorrow. Was going to today but my mil was over and we got busy. I'll talk to Arlene (hope that's right) about the size legs when I call to order. I've heard from everyone that she's great to deal with. I saw a pic on her web site of a huge square cake that's got spaces with flowers between each tier. I'd like to have one set of longer legs to leave a gap like that. I thought about getting a plate too to use for a nice plain white base. Will have to look at the prices again though. Post after you've used yours. And enjoy.
P.S. I've been needing to reduce my stress. Ü I can't wait. |
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acookieobsession
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Joined: Jul 24, 2005
Posts: 925
Location: NC
Birthday: Mar 19
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:03 pm |
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Ordered my starter set today! Can't wait to get them. I also ordered 3 sets of another size pegs. The 20 that came with I got 2.5" and then i got 3/5". I really wanted those plates, but I was already up tp 170 so I thought I better stop! 
I will let you know how they work soon! I am going to practice next week. i am even going to stacke a high one and "GASP" drive it....
Julia |
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sweetcakes
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Joined: Mar 30, 2005
Posts: 1221
Location: Denton TX
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:05 pm |
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these are a dream, you can deliver your cake fully stacked and decorated without a worry. well worth the initial expense, just make sure you collect a deposit on them. |
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