Help, I don't want to get anyone poisoned...do you always cover the boards for tiers? Or can you just put the cake direct on the white side of the board. I have always covered them, but now I am going to have to cut the board after I carve it and of course that will cut the paper and leave a tattered edge. What is the best way to do this please?
The best way to accomplish what you are wanting to do, IMO, is to have your cardboard or foamcore cut into the desired shape BEFORE carving out your cake. That's what I do.
If you use cardboard cake circles, they do not need covering. If you use foamcore board, you will need to cover the board with Glad Press 'n Seal.
Help, I don't want to get anyone poisoned...do you always cover the boards for tiers? Or can you just put the cake direct on the white side of the board. I have always covered them, but now I am going to have to cut the board after I carve it and of course that will cut the paper and leave a tattered edge. What is the best way to do this please?
Save yourself the time and trouble and order premade foam core boards. They are available in pretty much any size or shape you need and come pre-covered with a water and grease-proof FDA approved styrene covering. Check these out:
http://store.foamboardsource.com/cake-boards.html
She said she is CARVING the cake...with the implication being that it will be a non-standard shape.
Are you even supposed to be promoting your business here?
Not promoting my business...that's just a company that I order from and their products are quite good.
You seem to have a problem with me....and I don't even know you....so what gives?
Jeff did post a LOOOOOONG time ago about some good quality foam core boards and if anyone was interested. He was NOT promoting his' busniess as it isn't his. It's just a company that makes a quality product and he was sharing to help others.
I am talking about odd shapes, a car in peticular. But I do like the website you directed me to for standard cakes Jeff.
I am talking about odd shapes, a car in peticular. But I do like the website you directed me to for standard cakes Jeff.
Even if you need an odd shape, those boards are good to cut the shape from...and it needs no further covering.
A good sharp exacto knife will help gert clean edges.....foam board dulls blades quickly, so you have to change often.
1) Are these like cardboard (corrugated between 2 thin outer waxed layers) or are they the type of board that comes in 3/16" and 1/2" (20" x 30" Elmers?), in a variety of different colors that people usually use as display boards for school/work projects?
2)I have a hot knife (kit from Michael's?) and wonder if there's something better to cut this foam board with.
1) Are these like cardboard (corrugated between 2 thin outer waxed layers) or are they the type of board that comes in 3/16" and 1/2" (20" x 30" Elmers?), in a variety of different colors that people usually use as display boards for school/work projects?
2)I have a hot knife (kit from Michael's?) and wonder if there's something better to cut this foam board with.
These are like the Elmer's foamboard...they come either 3/16 or 1/2 inch thick...however, UNLIKE the Elmer's boards, these have an FDA approved grease and waterproof styrene coating on both sides so they do not have to be covered with anything else.
So if I wanted to use Elmer's foam board (since I already have a couple), what should I cover it with that would be inexpensive?
If you want it as a base board, foil or Wilton's Fancy Foil are good, or you can use the shiny side up of freezer paper or butcher's paper. Some people on the board use the Glad Press n' Seal wrap, but I haven't tried that one yet.
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