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jjmoore
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Joined: Jan 18, 2007
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:47 pm |
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I have seen a couple of all buttercreme cakes with polka dots that are very round and flat and I would love to know the technique on how to achieve this look. |
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ValMommytoDanny
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Joined: Nov 30, 2006
Posts: 537
Location: Down by the bay ~ NJ
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:06 pm |
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I use either a finger dipped in PS or a wet paintbrush to smooth them over.
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JanH
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Joined: Mar 09, 2006
Posts: 9685
Location: Hebron, IN
Birthday: Feb 14
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:09 pm |
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There's usually a description of the cake under the picture - does it say the dots are b/c?
You could pm or email the posters of the cakes you like. 
Most CC members are very willing to help.
Alternately, posting a link to the photo would enable us to see what you're talking about.
Some b/c cakes have fondant dots:
http://www.cakecentral.com/mod.....&pid=30464
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nikki1201
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Joined: Dec 08, 2006
Posts: 381
Location: Milwaukee, Wi
Birthday: Dec 01
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Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:16 pm |
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if it were me, i would try mini FBCTs. just 'draw' the polka dots on wax paper taped to a cutting board and freeze them. after they're frozen solid, pick them up off the wax paper and place them on the cake. (maybe a dot of BC on the cake where you'll place them, especially if you put them on the sides. when i made my first FBCT, i was amazed how solid it got and easy it was to work with.
now, there may very well be an easier way to do this, but i am very much an amateur, and always 'improvise' in any way i can, and this is what i would do!
*you should see me in the kitchen... i'm a total putz! |
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wgoat5
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applemint_jackie
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Joined: Jul 29, 2007
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Birthday: Jun 06
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:10 am |
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pls, may i, what is ps?  |
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lchristi27
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Joined: Jun 19, 2006
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
Birthday: Jul 27
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:20 am |
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| nikki1201 wrote: | if it were me, i would try mini FBCTs. just 'draw' the polka dots on wax paper taped to a cutting board and freeze them. after they're frozen solid, pick them up off the wax paper and place them on the cake. (maybe a dot of BC on the cake where you'll place them, especially if you put them on the sides. when i made my first FBCT, i was amazed how solid it got and easy it was to work with.
now, there may very well be an easier way to do this, but i am very much an amateur, and always 'improvise' in any way i can, and this is what i would do!
*you should see me in the kitchen... i'm a total putz! |
Great idea!!! I have to try this one this weekend!
Oh applemintjackie-PS is Powdered Sugar. |
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dydemus
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Location: tampa, florida
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:21 am |
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I'm assuming powdered sugar....
corn starch also works -almost the same as the sugar but a little less sticky if damp |
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JanetPlanet
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Joined: Nov 10, 2006
Posts: 97
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:49 am |
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Use this Rolled BC recipe that is popular on cookies ~ you color and roll it just like fondant. You can use the back end of your icing tip as a "cookie cutter" to make your dots the same size.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cak.....ecipe.html
Good luck! |
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Katrinagarrett1980
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Joined: Jun 22, 2007
Posts: 37
Birthday: Feb 10
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Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:39 am |
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I put fondant circles on my buttercream for my son's birthday. The only thing I made sure to do was either put the fresh cut fondant circles on the cake right away, or it they dried make sure they dried with a curved surface so that they fit really well to the shape of the round cake.
Anyways..I am new at this sooo this may not be the best way, but it worked for me. |
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aswartzw
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Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:55 pm |
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You can take a #5 tip or something similar and do the outline of the dot then fill it in with the buttercream using lines or something. You can use a knife dipped in hot water to then smooth it over. I did this once with a pawprint and it came out perfect. |
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steffy8
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Location: TX
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Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:38 pm |
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The polka dots on my Mickey Mouse cake in my pics is BC. I just pipe them, let them crust and push down with my finger. I usually don't even need to dip my finger in PS. I did the same with my RI polka dots, too |
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sarahnichole975
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Location: Down in South Louisiana
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Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:50 pm |
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I've smoothed buttercream dots and pictures before with a viva towel. I just take it and fold it up until I get a pad, and then with the smooth folded surface, I pat them smooth. Works nicely. Be sure and let them crust first though. |
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