How Do I Make The Effect On This Cake?

Decorating By beany Updated 18 Nov 2005 , 3:50am by tcturtleshell

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beany Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 7:54am
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Hi lovelies! I'm truly sorry to be a pain to you all......but these forums are so helpful and I know you'll have the answer to this!

How would I make these indentations onto the cake, as pictured below.

Would I cover the cake first and then use a ball tool to make the "holes".

Or would I make the holes into the cake using a melon scoop first, and then cover with fondant afterwards?

Thanks all! And this cake is so cute isn't it?
LL

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ShelbysYummys Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 8:06am
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Hello Lovely!!
Wilton has a Confectionery Tool Set you could use. cute cake!!

Michelle
http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E30C96E-475A-BAC0-5A07E76ADD836146&fid=3E32BC16-475A-BAC0-52CBFB3D90D5CAE5

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edencakes Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 8:25am
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I would probably make the holes first, then cover and press the fondant into the indentions. Otherwise, I doubt they would be pronounced enough to get the effect you're looking for.

And yes, that's a very cute cake!

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edencakes Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 8:26am
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Forgot to add - it looks as if the 'holes' are also colored in a bit darker than the rest of the cake, to add to the effect.

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alimonkey Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 3:54pm
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I'd say it depends on the kind of cake you're making, and how crusty your edges are. If you're using a moist cake and your edges aren't crusty, you should just be able to poke the ball tool in there to make the holes, especially if your fondant is close to the 1/4" recommended thickness.

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Lisa Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 3:57pm
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I think add them after. They aren't very deep and an impression in the fondant should get the look.

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Cake_Princess Posted 17 Nov 2005 , 10:00pm
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I would use the ball tool to make them after the cake is covered then paint the impressions to highlight the depth.

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beany Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 12:53am
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Thanks for your ideas everyone. I'm going to make the mice look like these:

http://www.imaginativeicing.demon.co.uk/sugarmiceBG.html

What do you think? I like these ones better- they are much cuter.

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peachstate Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 12:58am
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I think that is an adorable design. I would love to have a reason to make the mice with cheese. Looks like a ton of fun I just had to bookmark the site. Now I just have to learn how to use sugarpaste. Is sugarpaste like fondant?

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klkhoneycutt Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 1:06am
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you couls always make a small practice cake and try it both ways and see what works for u

Lisa

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beany Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 3:14am
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Originally Posted by peachstate

I think that is an adorable design. I would love to have a reason to make the mice with cheese. Looks like a ton of fun I just had to bookmark the site. Now I just have to learn how to use sugarpaste. Is sugarpaste like fondant?




No. Sugarpaste dries hard, so that allows you to keep the mice as a memento for a loooong time. Sugarpste is used specifically for modelling.

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MrsMissey Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 3:35am
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Originally Posted by beany

Thanks for your ideas everyone. I'm going to make the mice look like these:

http://www.imaginativeicing.demon.co.uk/sugarmiceBG.html

What do you think? I like these ones better- they are much cuter.





..yeah, these are just adorable!!

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tcturtleshell Posted 18 Nov 2005 , 3:50am
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Thanks for sharing the directions & that website! I'm fixing to look through it! Those mice are so cute!! Have fun with your cake!

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