I have loads of pretty sea shells I have collected 'just in case' and been trying to think of other bits & pieces to mould but can't think of anything else, I like the little baby bits & pieces moulds (feet, rattle, blocks etc) but obviously couldnt make them!

I am a bit torn between these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Diamond-Paste-SEA-SHELL-MOULD-sm-Cake-jewellery-making-/290575387650?pt=Uk_Crafts_Cake_Decorating_MJ&hash=item43a7a48c02#ht_3041wt_905

or these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silicone-mould-Starfish-Shells-Sugarcraft-Food-Use-/370480178522?pt=Uk_Crafts_Cake_Decorating_MJ&hash=item564256e55a#ht_696wt_905

I think maybe £200, there is a 'cake lady' in town who charges from £210 for this size, but another about 4 miles away that advertsies that most of their 3 tier wedding cakes are under £200! so cant really charge more than the competition!!

that first one looks quite good, although pricey. i would say if it is a theme you plan to use in a future cake go for it, abut remeber to include a percentage of the cost in the price of the cake!

I like the first looks pretty realistic, but would have preferred another different shell instead of the sea horse...fussy eh!

I haven't technically been on a course, but I went to Cake International last year where he had a stand demonstrating his chocolate wrap cake. I watched him for about 10 minutes, asked a few questions and was able to reproduce his cake... http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1875575/1875576

I also went to the '30 minute' demo of his at Cake International. He was showing how to do his dragon cake. Haven't tried that one yet.

Paul Bradford is a fantastic guy, very helpful and very friendly and a great teacher, I have a bit of a crush on him I think. If I lived as close as you, I'm not sure I would go to his courses though. I would drop in and beg for a job lol. The courses are expensive, too expensive for me. If I had the extra money and could afford to go on them I would definitely go on one, or more.

Are you able to go to Cake International this year?? He is doing a 30 minute tutorial on how to make the chocolate wrap cake, the tickets are £5. If I were you I would use the £500 (however much the course is) to book a hotel in Birmingham for that weekend and come to Cake International because there are so many great decorators who do the half hour shows. Here's the list of demonstrators http://www.ichf.co.uk/cake/demonstrations.php

Also he is releasing DVDs for sale soon. He's launching them at the show.

I guess it depends on what you want to go the classes for. Is it because you like his cakes and want to learn about those? Because you can do that when he releases his DVDs without the £500 price tag. Or do you want it because you'll have the teacher who you can ask questions to? Also depends on how quick a learner you are really.

Either way, if you have the money definitely go for it!

Funny enough I have made my own moulds from real seashells to use on the dolphin cake I recently did(the smaller ones on pics, big chunky ones were choc mould ones). I also made some moulds of my sons thomas trains for a cake.

I used the food/skin grade silicone putty I had off ebay and it's so easy to use and works really well.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DIY-SILICONE-RUBBER-PUTTY-SKIN-FOOD-GRADE-200gms-/160600841567?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item25648e5d5f

Im gonna get some more to do some face moulds off my daughters disney fairies dolls faces

Originally Posted by Davwattie

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Funny enough I have made my own moulds from real seashells to use on the dolphin cake I recently did(the smaller ones on pics, big chunky ones were choc mould ones). I also made some moulds of my sons thomas trains for a cake.

I used the food/skin grade silicone putty I had off ebay and it's so easy to use and works really well.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DIY-SILICONE-RUBBER-PUTTY-SKIN-FOOD-GRADE-200gms-/160600841567?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item25648e5d5f

Im gonna get some more to do some face moulds off my daughters disney fairies dolls faces

Looks great! I bought a necklace a while back purely because I loved the central stones and thought it would look good turned into a mould and put on a cake. Now I may give it a go with that stuff off ebay. Thanks!

OMG, I SO want to learn to make that cake!! I've never seen anything like that near here - how gorgeous is it???

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Funny enough I have made my own moulds from real seashells to use on the dolphin cake I recently did(the smaller ones on pics, big chunky ones were choc mould ones). I also made some moulds of my sons thomas trains for a cake.

I used the food/skin grade silicone putty I had off ebay and it's so easy to use and works really well.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DIY-SILICONE-RUBBER-PUTTY-SKIN-FOOD-GRADE-200gms-/160600841567?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&hash=item25648e5d5f

Im gonna get some more to do some face moulds off my daughters disney fairies dolls faces

How many moulds will that make?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

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The show at the NEC looks fantastic! Can I ask do any of you go to this and would you nromally take a friend or family emmebr along? Not sure i have anyone who would enjoy it and am dubious about going it alone!

Off topic, but the eurovision cupcakes cake out pretty well...for a first go at fondant on cupcakes, i was happy
http://cakecentral.com/gallery/2045126

xx

I went last year but I went with a fellow cake maker as I didn't think anyone else would have enjoyed that too much if they weren't at least a little interested in cakes. I can't say I was that mad about it. I was expecting a little more I think. There were some great demos for modelling etc but I didn't find much inspiration - and by that I don't mean there weren't some amazing cakes but I wanted to see some new stuff/new techniques/ideas etc. I would go though to experience it and there some great deals on products

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

Thanks, had a look but can't find any on hobbycraft

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

Thanks, had a look but can't find any on hobbycraft

ah that's a shame I did buy them instore rather than online. They are by Gedeo

Originally Posted by sanmarco5

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

Thanks, had a look but can't find any on hobbycraft

I found it here: http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/product_151140081.htm

HTH

Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

Thanks, had a look but can't find any on hobbycraft

I found it here: http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/product_151140081.htm

HTH

Looks good thanks. Are they silicone moulds?wondered if they would be difficult to unmould! doesnt give much info.Look nice though, I sadly dont have a local hobbycraft, might have to convince DH to take me to find one though as never been!!

I got 6 train faces, 2 small dolls faces and 4 shell moulds(3 had 3 small shells on)

I still have enough left to make a couple of faces, it really depends on how big the moulds your making are.

Originally Posted by sanmarco5

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

Thanks, had a look but can't find any on hobbycraft

I found it here: http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/product_151140081.htm

HTH

Looks good thanks. Are they silicone moulds?wondered if they would be difficult to unmould! doesnt give much info.Look nice though, I sadly dont have a local hobbycraft, might have to convince DH to take me to find one though as never been!!

This one you can buy on line so a bit easier if no hobby craft near you. They are slightly stiffer than silicone but I found dusting the inside with corn flour first made them come out fine

Originally Posted by sanmarco5

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

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Originally Posted by allaboutcakeuk

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Originally Posted by sanmarco5

Silicone moulds - I want some silicone seashell moulds (not for anything specific, just fancies making some seashell cupcakes or something!) & was wondering if anyone has ever made their own?
I know the moulds are pretty expensive, and the silicone putty to make them with is around £20 for the smallest size, but wondered how many moulds this would make (think it is 250g), and if it's worth doing, don't want to waste £20 on it then it doesn't work!
Otherwise can anyone recommend some nice realistic seashell moulds?
Thanks

Hi there, I bought a set of seashell moulds from Hobbycraft they weren't that expensive and a good size with starfish etc included too

I've never made my own but think I would if I couldn't find what i was looking for

Thanks, had a look but can't find any on hobbycraft

I found it here: http://www.fredaldous.co.uk/product_151140081.htm

HTH

Looks good thanks. Are they silicone moulds?wondered if they would be difficult to unmould! doesnt give much info.Look nice though, I sadly dont have a local hobbycraft, might have to convince DH to take me to find one though as never been!!

This one you can buy on line so a bit easier if no hobby craft near you. They are slightly stiffer than silicone but I found dusting the inside with corn flour first made them come out fine