Fondant Swags On Buttercream Cake?
Decorating By bellsnbows Updated 17 May 2009 , 10:04pm by tonedna
Is it possible to put fondant swags on a buttercream cake? If so, how should I attach them? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks!!
Ellen
Yep! I just did for a mothers day cake. I don't know if it's the 'right' way but it worked! I honestly just layed it onto and kinda pressed it there! It stayed put!
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1365269.html
As for the swags that go on the side of a cake I'm not sure but I know there is a tutorial on you tube
HTH!
Ashley
there are quite a few examples of fondant swags on buttercream
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1302411
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1281627
Edna gives pointers in this one
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1244177
She's just one of many decorators who've had success applying fondant swags to buttercream...
there are quite a few examples of fondant swags on buttercream
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1302411
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1281627
Edna gives pointers in this one
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1244177
She's just one of many decorators who've had success applying fondant swags to buttercream...
I've see those cakes before...
Edna
lol...sorry Edna! didn't know you were hangin' out ...you beat me to it
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1244323
I can't imagine where!
I use your cakes for examples ALL THE TIME...you always have great use of the techniques and they're perfectly done...not to mention, your pictures are ALWAYS clear!
I call the ones that wrap down and around drapes and the ones that are more U shaped swags
All that work and cakes being eaten...no proof of me making the cake unless I have a pic..lol
Edna
lol...sorry Edna! didn't know you were hangin' out ...you beat me to it
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1244323
Hey!..this is not mine..I am insulted...hahaha
Edna
my finger slipped when you busted me
Hahaha...Ok that was hilarious!
Edna
Thanks everyone! I should have known Edna would have examples of the solution to my problem! I appreciate all of your help and I feel alot better about this now! You are all the best!!
Just make sure your icing is not too soft!...is a must!
Good luck!
Edna
What do you mean by that - do you mean a particular recipe (SMBC) or will any do with more sugar in it? Also, is this something that should be attempted on a rainy day (as in EVERY day in summer here in Ireland)?
Sabriana
I use crusting buttercream. I am not sure that Swiss or Italian will do well doing swags on them. They are softer. Even with your crusting buttercream, you go to be careful that is not too soft.
Edna
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