I've been getting more and more orders for 3D Fondant covered purses,bags etc...I am not very good with covering large cakes with fondant so I really don't like to do it if I don't have to...that being said....Here is a picture of the clutch bag the customer wants...should I cover it in one large piece or cut and piece the front,back and sides?? Which is easier?


Laurel

I usually piece my purse cakes, but on this one you could cover the entire thing and then make a separate piece for the flap..

Thanks Lilthorner....I think I will do one piece as the purse itself is not going to be huge or tall so I am not as scared to cover it in one piece as a tall 8 inch cake would be.

Can I ask how you determine the size to cut for the pieces..Just eye it? Do you have any tips to make it easier?

Thanks Laurel

once you have the whole thing covered, I would take a sheet of paper and lay it over the top and draw on the paper while it's on the cake to give you a rough outline of the size you need your flap to be.....cut it out and use it as a template.

yup, what K said

if I'm piecing, I measure, roll out a rectangle or whatever to the general size.. then I cut the edges using an xacto or razor while on the cake

Ahhh..lightbulb moment...I never thought of that KHalstead....now that's using your noodle!!!

Thanks Ladies....