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vitomiriam
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Thu May 17, 2007 11:11 am |
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All the instructions I read about stacking more than two layers state that you're supposed to insert a long dowel in the center. I've been searching on all the cake supplier websites for this dowel but can't find anything longer than 12". Where in the world do I buy it? Also, I am having a hard time with the concept of pushing it through all these layers of cakes and cake boards. I don't understand how the dowel goes through the cardboard. I know I'm supposed to sharpen it with a pencil sharpener, but still.... Help please. |
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kakedecorator
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Thu May 17, 2007 11:21 am |
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I have never need one longer than 12" so I can't help you there. When I insert a center dowel, after sharpening it I tape it in with a tack hammer (bought new to be used on cakes only). I cut the dowel a little shorter than I need so it does not stick out the top of the cake. When it is almost in I place another dowel on top of it and tap it the rest of the way in (keeps the tack hammer from hitting the cake). Does that make sense and does it answer your question? |
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kbochick
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Thu May 17, 2007 12:42 pm |
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I get all of my dowels in the wood section of the craft store and just cut them down. They're so much cheaper that way. You can also get them at the hardware store.  |
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kakedecorator
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Thu May 17, 2007 12:48 pm |
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You have to be careful when you get the wooden dowels from the craft section. Colette Peters told a store of once when she used dowels from the craft section and the cake fell because the dowels absorbed moisture and weakened. She said she will never make that mistake again. I always get the Wilton because I know they are make for cake decorating and they are food safe. (Not saying they are better than any other brand/kind, just my choice when it comes to dowels.) |
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zoomitoons
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Thu May 17, 2007 12:48 pm |
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i use pvc pipe cut to the length i need. they are food safe and easy to clean. i've never been one to use wood dowels since they are wood and not considered food safe and not easy to clean. |
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MikkelPaige
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Thu May 17, 2007 12:56 pm |
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Thanks kakedecorator, for sharing the Colette Peters story! I hadn't thought of that before but I can see why that would happen. Learning from other's mistakes... |
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kbochick
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Thu May 17, 2007 3:54 pm |
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| kakedecorator wrote: | | You have to be careful when you get the wooden dowels from the craft section. told a store of once when she used dowels from the craft section and the cake fell because the dowels absorbed moisture and weakened. She said she will never make that mistake again. I always get the Wilton because I know they are make for cake decorating and they are food safe. (Not saying they are better than any other brand/kind, just my choice when it comes to dowels.) |
I wrap them is a bit of foil, but good to know about leaving them plain! |
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vitomiriam
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Fri May 18, 2007 7:07 pm |
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Thanks ladies for all your great advice!!! |
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