Where'd I Go Wrong? Purse Cake Disaster...
Decorating By CharmingConfections Updated 26 Jul 2008 , 4:49pm by CharmingConfections
I can't help with the slumping side, but I can say that your front is done really well. How did you get the font so perfectly?
I wish I could help you...the only purse I've made was done out of rice krispies and was put on top of the actual cake...sort of, like a cake topper.
I'll be honest with you...I love your cake!!! I understand how feel about the side but the front looks perfect and so detailed!! how did you do the letters??
Did you use a cake board between the layers to give support due to the height. Stacking a cake high with out board will cause it to collapse, so sorry this happen to you.
NO, I didn't use cardboard between! that must be why! I didn't thin it said to in the tutorial..? I will have to go take a second look.
The font - I made a stencil. I chose my font, typed it out on thick vellum and used a stencil cutter to cut it out. Then used Royal Icing over it to apply to cake. ( I am a graphic artist so I have design programs and stuff to my advantage!)
Thank You Everyone!
The thing is - it's a purse, and real purses slump. I've never made one, but I think it looks realistic. I understand you want it to be perfect, but I love it! I still think you did a good job, especially for your first one .
Coincidentally, I was looking at the tutorial last night and noticed it did not say to but a board between what would amount to two tiers of cake.
That said, your cake is FABULOUS!!
Yep, 8ins of cake without a board at the 4in mark is what caused this. Lesson learned for next time, but I still love this one!
your cake looks so good. it looks real. i wanna buy it. (addicted to Juicy bags) the font is perfectly done.
Thanks everyone. I think they need to edit the tutorial to say they need the cardboard between the layers. Lesson learned!
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