Joined: Mar 21, 2006
Posts: 100
Location: United States
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 10:47 am
BESIDES the kitchenaid... what is a cake-decorating must have... and/or never run out of?
Just thought that this would help the "just starting out" cake decorators like me - on what supplies they need. Plus, I thought that it would be a good thread.
Thanks - have a good Memorial Day weekend!!!
Michelle
Vmoore Junior Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2006
Posts: 32
Location: New York City
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 10:51 am
My turntable. Have you ever tried to do a cake without one? It can make you insane!
GenesisCakes Frequent Member
Joined: Sep 16, 2005
Posts: 244
Birthday: Jul 25
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 10:51 am
Hey Michelle...my second must have (next to my KA) is a rubber spatula...I use it for scraping, mixing, pouring etc etc etc.
prettycake Not Registered
Joined: Mar 10, 2006
Posts: 1350
Location: Elk Grove, CA
My "Food Saver" , basic model, I make up fondant and store it in my drawer, don't have to worry about it drying up. If I have some left over, I seal it and use it when I need it.
Peachez Frequent Member
Joined: Jan 20, 2005
Posts: 230
Location: Rochester, New York
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 11:04 am
I would never ever be able to do without my 6" spackle knife. You find them in the hardware store in plastic & metal. I have a plastic one and love, love, love it! Check out my pics...gets the side of your cake super smooth.
homecook Forum Fanatic
Joined: May 11, 2006
Posts: 1496
Location: At my desk, in the garden, or in the kitchen
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 1:03 pm
Butter.
Just kidding...
Hmm...turntable and Cake Release for sure, large angled spatula (two of them), and my new favorite things are the Fondant Fun rolling mat and white fondant rolling pin from Wilton. Parchment paper...nonstick cooling racks...lots of cardboard rounds...disposable decorating bags, two sizes of cake levelers (LOVE those too).
Oh--That huge wide icing tip, can't remember the name, but I NEVER apply icing right to the cake with a spatula any more, I LOVE that thing! That might be my real #1 thing when decorating...
Oh, and a wrist brace for decorating--my hand shakes when I'm piping, and I find that simple brace really helps.
okred Frequent Member
Joined: Feb 07, 2006
Posts: 367
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 1:12 pm
Oh, you just learn so much just reading this kind of thread!!!! A wrist brace to help shaking, Yes!!! finally an answer.. thanks
Oh my favorite thing???? uh, uh, my computer so I can get cake ideas and help with ISSUES!
Bettycrockermommy Forum Fanatic
Joined: Jun 02, 2005
Posts: 1614
Location: Sahuarita, AZ
Birthday: Sep 23 Gallery Supporter Member
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 1:16 pm
My new favorite thing is my own refrigerator in the garage ONLY for my cakes!!!
missyek Forum Fanatic
Joined: Feb 21, 2005
Posts: 1872
Location: Rochester, NY
Birthday: Feb 25
Refrigerator in the garage. Gosh I thought I was doing good when I got the KA, now I have to get another fridge - great idea.
Seriously though, love my pasta machine and my [blocked] black/red clay gun, oh and just learning to airbrush so that will be up there also! I can improvise with everything else.
Katskakes Forum Fanatic
Joined: Jun 15, 2005
Posts: 1614
Location: South Brunswick, NJ
Birthday: Mar 08
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 1:21 pm
I need to know where to pick up a good wrist brace. I bought some that wilton sells, not much support IMO. or at least for me.
And I thought i was the only one using cake release. I need to buy more. back when i was starting my teens we used to use oil & flour. But i notice too much flour left over on the cake.
my favorite thing... hmm i can't say i have one. I just have way too many supplies. But love the book & this site for ideas.
playingwithsugar Forum SuperStar!
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
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Location: USA - Operation Baking Gals - See My Signature For The Link!
Birthday: Nov 20
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 1:22 pm
For me, it's really good real vanilla extract. Do not give me imitation or clear. To me, they have a metallic aftertaste, and I would rather have to add some white paste color to my icing to brighten it than to have that taste in my mouth for the rest of the day.
Popcorn salt would be #2. I never use regular granulated salt in my icing, and popcorn salt is difficult to find here, so I always keep a large quantity of it handy. I re-order when I get to my last half pound.
Theresa
homecook Forum Fanatic
Joined: May 11, 2006
Posts: 1496
Location: At my desk, in the garden, or in the kitchen
Posted:
Fri May 26, 2006 1:34 pm
I found my hand/wrist wrap/brace at Walmart when I started my Wilton course 3 years ago...and I LOVE it. It probably cost less than $10.
It's just a neoprene-type comfy stretchy wrap that fits on your hand like a snug glove with the fingers and thumb sticking out, and it has a velcro long "wrap" part that you wrap around your wrist and secure at whatever tension you like. I never really decorate without it.
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