I have a wedding cake due here this up coming weekend and part of the design the bride wants is including some fir trees. Something similar to a christmas tree look. I know that I could experiment and come up with something but was hoping that someone on here might have a method that works really well that they would be willing to share. Preferrably needs to be less cartoon looking and more realistic she said Any ideas? Thank you for your time
Lynnette
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easiest way is to form a cone shape, then starting at the base of the cone make little snips in the paste pulling out a bit to form the branches. When dry brush with some petal dust to give life.

here's something from wilton that might help you.

http:
//www.wilton.com/recipes/recipesandprojects/wedding/gki_wedding_cake.cfm

Thank you peg818 and diane for taking your time to give me some helpful tips. I appreciate it. It's always helpful to hear from others who have done projects like these and can give advice or helpful links.
Thank you again!
Sincerely
Lynnette
Sparklynne
Everything's Sparklynne

peg818, what do you use to "pull little snips" out from the cone???

I actually saw a video on you tube a couple of weeks ago. I'll see if I can find it.

~Mindy

I found it! I hope the link works!

Thanks again for the help. I have posted the link to the cake I needed this technique for. They are far from perfect but got the job done. I was even able to texture the bark and carve a heart with the couples initials inside it. Thanks again
Sincerely
Lynnette
Sparklynne
Everything's Sparklynne

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1224963.html