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Peeg
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Joined: Jul 14, 2006
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Location: Hampstead,Maryland
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:09 am |
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Do I need to crumb coat a cake that is baked in a character pan and going to be iced with the star tip? If so, is there a way or method to use, so I can see where the different colors and design starts and stops? I know the cake has indents, but I'm not sure where to begin. I know stupid questions, but I have never done a character cake. Thanks. |
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anitadoskas
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Joined: Jun 03, 2007
Posts: 59
Location: Canada
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:25 am |
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I have never crumb coated a character cake. I have never felt the need and haven't had issues with crumbs getting into the icing.
good luck |
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jibbies
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Joined: Jun 06, 2007
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Location: Macon, Georgia
Birthday: Nov 06
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:31 am |
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Outline the different areas, usually with a tip #3 then go back and fill in each area with the star tip in the color of that area. The best way to make sure you have complete coverage of an area with the star tip is to offset each star, don't line them up like soldiers.
Hope this helps.
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SScakes
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Joined: Sep 07, 2005
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Location: South Africa
Birthday: Jan 02
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:39 am |
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I have never crumb coated my characters. I outline and use the star tip to fill in. I just make sure the stars touch each other closely so that I do see the cake.
HTH |
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SScakes
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:48 am |
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I have never crumb coated my characters. I outline and use the star tip to fill in. I just make sure the stars touch each other closely so that I do see the cake.
HTH |
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mallorymaid
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Joined: Dec 31, 2006
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Location: mallorytown, ontario
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:59 am |
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You don't have to crumb coat just follow what the other posters have said about staggering the stars to cover the cake but if you think that you need to crumb coat then brush the cake with a thin coat of apricot glaze, it takes care of the crumbs and allows you to see the shape and design of the cake. |
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Peeg
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Joined: Jul 14, 2006
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Location: Hampstead,Maryland
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Wed Aug 27, 2008 7:11 am |
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Thanks so much! I'm glad I don't have to crumb coat, it will save time. I can use the apricot glaze, I have it on hand, do I need to reheat it so it is spreadable? I'm doing Wall E for a step granson.Everyones info has helped alot.. |
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mallorymaid
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Joined: Dec 31, 2006
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Location: mallorytown, ontario
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:19 am |
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Yes you need to heat the apricot glaze then you can just brush it on using a pastry brush. |
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kello
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Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 193
Location: Ottawa, ON Canada
Birthday: Aug 08
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:41 am |
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Do you buy apricot glaze, or can you make it? I haven't seen it in the recipes section..... |
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jibbies
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Joined: Jun 06, 2007
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Location: Macon, Georgia
Birthday: Nov 06
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Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:27 am |
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It's purchased apricot jelly, heated in a saucepan.
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kello
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Joined: Apr 21, 2006
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Location: Ottawa, ON Canada
Birthday: Aug 08
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:02 pm |
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If it's just jelly, then why does everyone use Apricot then? Will other jellies work the same way? Also, does the apricot have a noticable taste? Sorry for all the questions, I was just curious as to why apricot?! |
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SugarFrosted
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Joined: Apr 10, 2006
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Location: LR,AR
Birthday: Jun 27
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:07 pm |
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No crumb coating for me on any character cake, ever.
I'd guess that apricot jelly is used because it is colorless, and thus will not stain your icing. |
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jibbies
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Location: Macon, Georgia
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:20 pm |
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I've never used it, don't plan on using it. But since some big cake name said they do it, then it's gospel. I have heard about this all my cake decorating life (27years) I think it's a waste of time energy and money. And like the previous poser said why couldn't you use any jelly you could, apple, orange marmalade, anything that wouldn't stain.
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icer101
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:39 pm |
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you don,t have to use anything.... just outline... and ice with the star tip,etc..... no jellies, no nothing.... wasted time... hth |
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indydebi
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Joined: Jul 07, 2006
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Location: Indianapolis IN
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Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:50 pm |
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| jibbies wrote: | | I've never used it, don't plan on using it |
Ditto. And like jibbies, I also have 25+ years under my belt. |
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