Well, I promised this I think 2 weeks ago... sorry guys!!

Here it is:

http://community.webshots.com/album/283308759UqOctN

I think the tutorial is great! Thanks so much! Do you think there is a way to put the patterns you used on there so they can be printed out?

They don't print out to the right size. Although I'll be glad to add them for people who know how to resize the page before printing.

You can always email me for the actual pattern that will print correctly. Just let me know which format.. Word or Works. If I place them on the email, again, they may not print to actual size.

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OK- I have added the booties patterns (both full size and mini) to the tutorial. Someone let me know how they print out. Thanks!

I just added them- you may have to wait 30 minutes to view them- that's how webshots is....

Dawn-- Great tutorial! Nice, clear pictures. Thanks for doing this. (I bought the pattern kit, but haven't tried it yet. Now you've inspired me.)

Just one question: Why do you use egg white for the "glue" to adhere the pieces together? I always use water when decorating cakes, cookies, etc. with fondant pieces. I would think you could do the same with the booties. No? Isn't there a health issue involved with raw egg white? Thanks.

Yes, there is a health issue technically. In my opinion, you don't use enough of the raw egg to matter. Also, these never really get eaten. Every set I've ever made the mom-to-be has saved them to display in the nursery. Properly stored, these figurines will last literally longer than you and I will. I guess you could use water. I've not had any luck with water holding over the long haul (as in storing for a keepsake). Some people use vodka and other make grunge (sp?). I was taught to use egg white. It really works best if you're saving these things forever, as my customers do.

Good to know. Thanks Dawn!

Wonderful tutorial Cali4dawn. Now I have a visual.

is there a reason why you use gloves, besides a sanitary reason?

Hi Diane, just came here to check out the booties tutorial. My guess on the gloves, in addition to sanitary reasons, would be to keep from having fingerprints on the booties. Also, I learned from experience, when you add color to the fondant when you are ready to use it, you get a lot of color on your hands, mine were pink all day, but the color did finally wash off. Janice

I'm now trying to figure out how to keep from poking my fingernails into the fondant!

Tip coat you hands with shortening before you add color to fondant and you wont have no color on your hands

Thanks cali4dawn for the bootie tutorial. You did a great job and the booties are so cute.

I really need to try that how cool is that! thanks dawn

Thanks Dawn for the tutorial, I can't wait to try it.

I'm doing a baby shower cake in June so this cool.

THAT IS AWESOME DAWN!! THANK YOU!

You are very helpful. Thanks for teaching us how to make booties. I will definitely try it out when I have to make a baby shower cake.