Where do you get these. Also, do I have to put a hole through the cake boards before hammering in the dowel or if it is sharpened on the end will it poke through without problems? I am about to attempt my first topsy turvy cake and want to make sure it has the support it needs.
THANKS!
Where do you get these. Also, do I have to put a hole through the cake boards before hammering in the dowel or if it is sharpened on the end will it poke through without problems? I am about to attempt my first topsy turvy cake and want to make sure it has the support it needs.
THANKS!
Wooden dowels can be purchased at a hardware store or crafts store in different thicknesses and lengths.
I have heard (read) different thoughts on putting a hole through the boards vs hammering them. I sharpen the dowel and hammer away and like magic, it goes right through and doesn't mess up the cake.
I've not done a topsy yet, but have watched tutorials. It looks similar in structure to a tiered wedding cake ,stacked.
Hope this helps!
I sharpen my dowel in our electric pencil sharpener, then drive it through the cake boards (cardboard). Usually get mine at Lowe's just because it's convenient.
I'm working on my first topsy-turvy too--good luck!
i have found long wooden dowels at Albertsons for toasting marshmallows. they are food grade, sharpened already and 30" long, 6 for $2.99, they generally hang at the end of the aisle.
THANKS YOU EVERYONE!!!!! Melissad = good luck!!! I don't know about you but I am super nervous.
I get mine from walmart in the craft section or you can get them from your local cake store. i use a regular pencil that I only use for my dowels to sharpen them or you can buy the dowels already sharpened.
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