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Pickulz
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Joined: Sep 23, 2005
Posts: 38
Location: Chantilly, VA
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:03 am |
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I hate writing on cakes...I typically just make Royal Icing and trace over the letters (print out from computer, put wax paper on top, tape it nad then use icing bag to trace) and let them dry...
The recipe I have calls for 4 cups of icing sugar....dont want to make that much for just my letters...and i dont need it really for anything else...shud i just scale the recipe down? I dont want to mess it up...the recipe i mean...
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__Jamie__
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Joined: Aug 16, 2008
Posts: 5024
Location: The less seriously you take me, the better off we'll all be!
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:11 am |
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Make the recipe on the back of the Meringue Powder can from Wilton. And half it. |
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playingwithsugar
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Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 6310
Location: To All of You and your families, near and far.
Birthday: Nov 20
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:21 am |
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I never write on cakes. I make a small plaque from a fancy cookie cutter and some gumpaste, then write on it with a food marker.
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LeckieAnne
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Joined: May 01, 2006
Posts: 361
Location: Buffalo, Iowa
Birthday: Jun 04
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:23 am |
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Maybe you might want to invest in some letter presses? They are so you can press letters (a mesage) into the cake icing and trace over those. Then you can use the regular buttercream and won't have to make the royal icing at all. |
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__Jamie__
Forum SuperStar!
Joined: Aug 16, 2008
Posts: 5024
Location: The less seriously you take me, the better off we'll all be!
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:38 am |
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| playingwithsugar wrote: | I never write on cakes. I make a small plaque from a fancy cookie cutter and some gumpaste, then write on it with a food marker.
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Yeah, this is what I do. |
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chefjulie
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Joined: Jul 17, 2008
Posts: 348
Location: Gulf Coast
Birthday: Dec 14
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:39 am |
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I use a projector! Worth every dime |
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wildwolves
Junior Member
Joined: May 02, 2009
Posts: 90
Location: Australia
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:49 am |
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I make plaques too.. makes it easy to fix if you mess a letter up.. I just have a heap of plaques made in advance from gumpaste... |
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cakesrock
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Joined: Sep 06, 2009
Posts: 154
Location: Calgary, AB
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:17 am |
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I hate it too - my writing is so bad it actually ruins my cakes. I tried the press letters and don't really like them. I avoid writing when I can (use candle letters for names etc) but I often paint on Fondant- I find I have much better control painting.
My aunt took a calligraphy course and said her writing improved 100%. When I have time, I'm going to practice calligraphy. She claims it's only a matter of practice. |
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JenniferMI
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Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Posts: 1700
Location: Manistee, Michigan
Birthday: Dec 22
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:03 am |
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I use a projector, too. Worth every penny! I make my saying on the computer, any font I want. Pop it into the projector, trace on cake with pin, and then go over with icing. Perfect writing...perfect spacing... EVERY time.
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karensue
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Joined: Aug 11, 2006
Posts: 359
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:38 am |
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What kind of projectors do you have? |
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JenniferMI
Forum Fanatic
Joined: Nov 12, 2006
Posts: 1700
Location: Manistee, Michigan
Birthday: Dec 22
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:40 am |
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I have a KopyKake, the less expensive model. I've had mine for many a moon... over 30 years.
Ok, I'm showing my age
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chefjulie
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Joined: Jul 17, 2008
Posts: 348
Location: Gulf Coast
Birthday: Dec 14
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:44 am |
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I have the mid-price model. It's the 300XK- I LOVE it. I dont even trace with a pin (though that's a really great idea!!)
ETA: Mine's a KopyKake as well. |
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cakeandpartygirl
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Joined: Sep 06, 2007
Posts: 384
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth Texas
Birthday: Jan 22
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:58 am |
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| chefjulie wrote: | | I use a projector! Worth every dime |
Me too!!!! |
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PJ37
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Joined: Dec 29, 2006
Posts: 175
Location: Cortland, Ohio
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:08 am |
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I use clear piping gel on paper from fonts printed with mirror image from computer....press and then write over it....Learned this tip from CC and it really helps...check out photos |
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tguegirl
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Joined: Jan 21, 2008
Posts: 73
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:32 am |
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I think I cheat. I bought a chocolate mold with 2 inch high letters. I color the chocolate, fill it out, pop it out and stick it onto the cake. Easier than cutting out fondant letters--and it's neat! |
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