Fbct Question????

Decorating By dodibug Updated 18 Mar 2006 , 5:46pm by jo_ann

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dodibug Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 2:16pm
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Can a FBCT be put on the sides of a cake? I want to do some small ones to put on the sides of a cake I'll be doing in a couple of weeks. I haven't attempted a transfer yet so I have no clue if it would work on the sides!! icon_smile.gif

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Crimsicle Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 2:36pm
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I would think they would. I'd want to be ready to work real fast so they'd be good and frozen still. That way, you could give them a little extra pressure as you placed them on the surface of the icing. I think I might use a non-crusting icing, too...so the surface of the cake would be extra "sticky."

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jo_ann Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 2:51pm
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I've done small ones on the sides and have had no problems. They stayed on really well.

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KHalstead Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 3:02pm
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yeah, I've done them too and have had no problems here's a cake I did with one and it worked well
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mmdd Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 3:10pm
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they can go on sides, just practice a little if you havent' done any yet...good luck!!

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Cake_Princess Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 4:44pm
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Originally Posted by dodibug

Can a FBCT be put on the sides of a cake? I want to do some small ones to put on the sides of a cake I'll be doing in a couple of weeks. I haven't attempted a transfer yet so I have no clue if it would work on the sides!! icon_smile.gif




Depending on the size of your frozen buttercream transfer I would suggest taping it on to a curve surface like the cake pan you used. This way it will not dry flat and break on you when you try to press it on to the side of the cake.

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dodibug Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 5:44pm
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Thanks guys!

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Depending on the size of your frozen buttercream transfer I would suggest taping it on to a curve surface like the cake pan you used. This way it will not dry flat and break on you when you try to press it on to the side of the cake.




That's a great idea! I'm doing another death star cake for a friends little boy's birthday and want to put some small tie fighters on the side. So the trick will be practice, small, frozen and move quick!! icon_biggrin.gif

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jo_ann Posted 18 Mar 2006 , 5:46pm
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Yep that about sums it up. Have fun and post pics. thumbs_up.gif

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