Do I Need A Cake Dummy?

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courtney1009 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 8:59pm
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Is a cake dummy something special? Or can I just cut some styrofoam and use that?

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pinklesley1 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:22pm
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yes you can... they are just easier, bc the dummy comes preformed... but i have had to use styroform blocks and carve out of that in the past... not hard but rather messy, so i would do it out doors...

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courtney1009 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:26pm
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Thanks! If I do decide to buy a cake dummy do I need to buy them with rounded edges or a the straight ones fine?

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TexasSugar Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:27pm
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I use regular styrofoam from Michaels all the time. My dad cuts it into the shapes I need with a band saw. icon_smile.gif

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pinklesley1 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:34pm
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depends on what look you want.. they have them both ways... texas i need to get ur dad to talk to your dad... my dad nor my DH do that for me.. and the sound of cutting the styrofoam creeps me out...

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courtney1009 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:39pm
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Do the edges have to be rounded to look good? Does it make it look more realistic? Or are the straight edges better? Sorry for all the questions. but I think I might order some tomorrow so I want to get the right thing.

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pinklesley1 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:41pm
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i never use the rounded edges... dont like them, but if that is what you like then go for it...

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TexasSugar Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:49pm
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If you are using fondant you may need to round the edges a little with the regular styrofoam. I just take the edges and press it against the counter and that makes the edges not so sharp which can tear your fondant.

Pinklesley1, I do have to admit I have it good. He has cut all kinds of shapes from rounds to hexagons to squares to the topsy turvy one I used for last years ICES Convention. He even cut me one once in the shape of Texas.

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courtney1009 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:51pm
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What don't you like about them?

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courtney1009 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 9:56pm
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So then I can just smooth the edges a little bit and not pay the extra money for the rounded ones?

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weirkd Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 10:13pm
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I take a nail file or emery board to the sides of them and its enough to stop the tearing and not so much that it makes them look rounded.

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courtney1009 Posted 18 Aug 2008 , 11:43pm
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Thanks a lot!

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jibbies Posted 19 Aug 2008 , 12:01am
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Here's a couple of links to companies that sell cake dummies.
http://taylorfoam.com/taylorfoam_com/door/
http://dallasfoam.com/

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