Fondant Swags On Buttercream Cake?

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bellsnbows Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:27am
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Is it possible to put fondant swags on a buttercream cake? If so, how should I attach them? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks!!

Ellen

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CanadianCakin Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:35am
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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

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tonedna Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:42am
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I do it all the time. Needs to be a strong buttercream. Not thin

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all4cake Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:46am
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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...

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tonedna Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:48am
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Originally Posted by all4cake

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...





icon_rolleyes.gif I've see those cakes before... icon_lol.gif
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all4cake Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:49am
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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

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all4cake Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:51am
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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!

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all4cake Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:52am
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I call the ones that wrap down and around drapes and the ones that are more U shaped swags

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tonedna Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:53am
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All that work and cakes being eaten...no proof of me making the cake unless I have a pic..lol
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tonedna Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:57am
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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 thumbs_up.gif
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all4cake Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:58am
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my finger slipped when you busted me

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tonedna Posted 14 May 2009 , 12:59am
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my finger slipped when you busted me






Hahaha...Ok that was hilarious!
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bellsnbows Posted 14 May 2009 , 3:18am
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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!!

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tonedna Posted 14 May 2009 , 3:22am
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Just make sure your icing is not too soft!...is a must!
Good luck!
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bakingatthebeach Posted 17 May 2009 , 8:17pm
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Ditto on that soft icing thing, made that mistake!

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sabriana Posted 17 May 2009 , 9:17pm
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Just make sure your icing is not too soft!...is a must!
Good luck!
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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

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tonedna Posted 17 May 2009 , 10:04pm
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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.
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