When you take the burlap/ribbon off the cake to cut it, did the icing come off the cake?  What can you use to keep the icing from coming off?

mrsg1111 I'm curious to hear about the sugar veil works out. I have never used it. I too have a bride that wants burlap look. I found a burlap ribbon at Hobby Lobby but am looking for alternatives.

HI,

It was very simple to use. It came out the very perfect the very first time I used it and the sugar veil mix isn't expensive. the woven mat was pretty costly but if figured I would definitely get use out of it..  There may be smaller cheaper ones if you search. 

It is definitely something you have to plan and make in advance as once the sugar material is made it has to sit overnight.. then once its put on the mat it has to dry slowly.  I would suggest trying it out first to see how long it takes so you can plan it when making your cake.  If it is made too far in advance the sugar dries out and cracks.  This happened to me but it actually put a little more of the frayed effect on the burlap. I   

that looks exactly like burlap -- you did a great job -- thanks for sharing