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KaraCakes
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Joined: Mar 26, 2008
Posts: 30
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:18 pm |
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When it comes to actually making royal icing tiaras, do you enjoy it? Do you think it's worth the time? Or do you just despise it so much that you would rather put a plastic tiara on your cakes? Or maybe you just have a heck of a time making them- are they really difficult for you? Do they break too easily? Or do you love how they come out and find it not a big ordeal? Inquiring minds want to know? |
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busymom9431
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Joined: May 17, 2007
Posts: 204
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:42 pm |
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I love the idea of the RI tiara but prefer to do them with chocolate. Chocolate hardens so quickly and if broken can be repaired QUICKLY! And the kids love to eat the chocolate ones. |
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julzs71
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Joined: Jan 18, 2006
Posts: 552
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:43 pm |
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RI is prettier and more unique. I do hate making them. They can crack very easily. |
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KSabatano
Regular Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2007
Posts: 186
Birthday: Nov 20
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:54 pm |
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I hate the look of plastic tiaras on cakes. I think it looks cheap. RI tiaras can be difficult but worth the effect. |
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ShanonR
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Joined: Oct 02, 2006
Posts: 40
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:03 pm |
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I did one RI tiara and really had fun doing it. It was really easy. I was so proud of myself once I was done and the kids were amazed that they could eat it. I have never tried a chocolate on but I certainly will have to give that a whirl! |
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msthang1224
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Joined: Nov 13, 2006
Posts: 369
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Birthday: Dec 24
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:43 pm |
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I've only done one myself and I have a ball making it. I was just so excited to see the finished product. Plus, I had to hide it everyday from my niece (it was for her b-day cake), she is so nosey, lol. But all and all it was fun to make. Will do again and I too have to try the chocolate one. |
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poshcakedesigns
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Joined: Jan 15, 2008
Posts: 485
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:56 pm |
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I love RI tiaras. I don't think I could bring myself to put a plastic one back on a cake .
Takes practice but is well worth it in my opinion. I'm impatient so it took me awhile to make myself leave it alone for 24 hours. Now I make one and hide it out of my site so I'm not tempted to try and remove it from the wax paper. Have found if I let it dry properly then I hardly ever have any problems with it breaking.
I also use 3 layers of RI - pipe the first layer let it dry for 10-15 minutes - then do a 2nd layer etc. |
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craftyone65
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Joined: Aug 06, 2007
Posts: 97
Location: North Florida
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:04 pm |
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has anyone ever tried to make one with fondant/gumpaste? I have a fondant gun and would love to try one. |
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melotte
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Joined: Jun 17, 2007
Posts: 6
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:09 pm |
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I made two RI tiara cakes recently. I enjoyed making those. You have to let it dry for a day or two before you airbrush it with silver or pearl. |
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Kate714
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Joined: Aug 12, 2006
Posts: 1185
Location: Connecticut
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:18 pm |
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for me, RI = no good! But I love making them out of chocolate  |
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msthang1224
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Joined: Nov 13, 2006
Posts: 369
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Birthday: Dec 24
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:25 pm |
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Kate714, what kind of choclate do you use to make them? Can I use chocolate discs from wilton? do you use a squeeze bottle or parchment or a pastry bag?
I want to try it too  |
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Kate714
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Joined: Aug 12, 2006
Posts: 1185
Location: Connecticut
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:31 pm |
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yes, you can use the candy melts from Wilton or other brands. I haven't tried a squeeze bottle...I prefer a regular decorating bag w/a tip, maybe #3-5, as opposed to a parchment bag (I feel like I have better control w/a decorating bag). I do go over it a couple of times to make it stronger. |
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msthang1224
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Joined: Nov 13, 2006
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Location: Brooklyn, NY
Birthday: Dec 24
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:33 pm |
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Thanks, will try soon.
OHHHHH, Can you color the chocolate? Say if you want to get that glittery look, like an actual tiara? |
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Kate714
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Location: Connecticut
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:35 pm |
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I would use the color of chocolate that is closest to the color you want the luster dust or whatever dust you want to use. I buy the pre-colored chocolate, but you can color it w/candy colors. I have diluted the dust w/vodka or extract and painted it on, and I have dry dusted it. |
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msthang1224
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Location: Brooklyn, NY
Birthday: Dec 24
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:41 pm |
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