I have to make a bow like the one in this cake. I have not made many bows and could use some help. Thanks!

Here is video from tonedna,

I would recommend using a gumpaste/fondant mix for the trailing ribbon part. Try and shape and dry it off the cake in advance, so it looks more flowing and light, like a real ribbon would, not like a cooked lasagna noodle stuck/conformed to the shape of the side of the cake. (sorry, pet peeve of mine)

Thanks for you tips! I will watch the videos too!

Yes, I second the gumpaste/fondant mixture. Or just add some Tylose to your fondant.

don't forget to use suranwrap in the bow to help hold it's shape/fullness (also don't forget to remove before giving to customer) i like bows they're fairly easy and add a nice element to a cake

How do you get it to stay on the side of the cake?

I have never heard of sunwrap. What is it and where do I get it?

I think she meant Saran Wrap...just plastic wrap balled up and put into the loops while it's drying so the fondant holds its shape.

I used a very fine spray mist of water on the top and sides. My kids had a spray sour candy and I saved it for spraying my cakes. Works GREAT!

you could also use toothpick if you feel that you need added support though usually the water would work (btw sunwrap lol i had to double check that i spelled it right but i could see how you'd get that at a quick glance)

I use toothpicks to hold the bow on the side of the cake..
You have 2 options. Do the bow last minute put some rolls of wax paper
to hold the shape of the bow and insert toothpick on the sides of the center
in an area that wont show as much. Dont take the wax paper out so it holds it shape.


Or...do the bow before hand and make the holes before hand so you can insert the toothpicks. If the holes show you can cover them with some buttercream tha color of the bow.

Edna

Thanks again for the replies! Edna, I plan on making as much as possible ahead. Your viedo on the bows is great!

I'm confused on the toothpicks though. I put them in the middle of the back of the bow so it will stay up in the side of the cake? I hope thats what you meant.

I usually insert them through a place in the center of the bow that wont be to noticeable.
Since the loops in the bow on the photo are long, you will need to glue those to the fondant strip behind. You can use RI or chocolate. Chocolate sets faster, so is better. you can put some chocolate in the center for support too.
Edna

Thanks Edna! I hope my bow comes out half as good as youre!

You will be able to do it..don't give up!
Edna

Thanks for the info everyone.

Edna, What fondant/gumpaste do you use? Do you make yours? I'm going to make some of the Nick Lodge today and see how it is.

I love Nicholas recipe. But I used wiltons gumpaste a lot too. Some people find it dries too fast. I just add some fondant to it and seems to help.
Edna