CCrsI was thinking of referring her to someone else for this cake..I want it to be perfect for her because it is a wedding cake. It would be my first wedding cake and her cake date is April 29 2011. So I do have plenty of time to practice and figure out how to do it. I would love all and any advice. Thank you.

Good Afternoon! My name is ------ -------- and I am currently planning a wedding for Friday, April 29, 2011. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions about a cake I was looking at. The picture is posted at the bottom of the page. I am looking at about 200 guests. My wedding color is sort of an aqua marine/ bright turquoise color.. and I like the white applique look of the middle of the cake... the gold border not so much, but I was wondering if you could give me a price on a cake for 200 guests (even if it was only two layers) with this style?

The white appliques she is reffering to are done using a technique called brush embroidery. It really isn't too hard to accomplish and you could totally do it with a little practice. Here is a link showing how to do it.

http://www.cookiedecorator.com/showthread.php?227-Brush-Embroidery-Tutorial-(picture-heavy)

This cake appears to be a buttercream cake with brush embroidery lace. The bride says she doesn't love the bottom border so maybe just a simple bead or reverse shell border would work.

I think it's beautiful. I'd encourage you to practice the technique and do her cake. That's the motivation you will need to learn something new. Otherwise, would you take on a project like this on your own?? I probably would not. Go for it.

How easy would it be to do brush embroidery on buttercream? I'd be worried that I'd dent the icing...isn't it better on fondant?

Wow thanks...I could tell her that i can only do it on fondant because fear the buttercream would smear. I would love to learn this but i looks hard ...I have never tried it though. Makes me want a stencil...yikes..a year is a long time though ...i wonder if I could find a class to teach this..
It is a beautiful cake

Wow!

Iv'e never seen this technique before!!! I can't wait to try it out! Thanks cake-angel, even though I am not the one who asked the question!

They taught it one of the old Wilton classes. That's where I learned it, it really isn't hard at all, and is a wonderful effect. Just wish I had reason to use it.

With a little practice you can do it.

does anyone know how long it takes or difficulty level...I am trying to figure out a price to tell her

I just saw the tutorial and that seems really simple! I think i'll try it myself I think you should go for it!

ohhh...brush embroidery is soo much fun! Seriously, it's easy. and if you use the crusting bc recipe here on CC you don't dent the frosting underneath at all. it's a very delicate but easy technique!

ok im going to go for it ...how much would you add to your base price for this type of design?

It's really one of those techniques that looks much harder than it is. Major wow factor, though, from those not in the know. You have so much time to practice, I'd go for it. I don't remember in which course it's taught in the Wilton classes but I seem to remember being very much a beginner when I learned it.

Here a picture of brushed embroidery on buttercream. If you let the buttercream crust before piping on it, it doesn't smear. It really is not hard to do.

I've done it on crusting bc without any problem! Looks so elegant. Very easy! I taught myself after reading about it in a cake magazine. You need to lightly imprint your pattern on the bc. Fondant is not a requirement for brushed embroidary.

Just practice on a dummy. You'll get it down in no time. Check You Tube for a tutorial.

It really is quite easy to do and works just fine on a crusting buttercream. It used to be taught in Wilton's Course 3 but sadly isn't part of the new curriculum.

You should totally go for it!!! What's the use of being in a creative position if not to push yourself to try new techniques? A little piping skill and a small paint brush, you are good to go. Have faith in yourself and your skills.

Thank you cc'rs so much I am scared but have plenty of time to get this skill. I know pricing is a subject that is hard but any tips??? If not thats ok too. I understand.