Garrett Frills

Decorating By sirius Updated 22 Feb 2007 , 6:54pm by sirius

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sirius Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 5:46pm
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i would like to do a practice cake with frills, but don't have the proper cutter. it is possible to create this effect with fondant without the garrett cutter? (i prefer not to use gumpaste) thanks for your help.

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playingwithsugar Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:04pm
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Take a piece of cardboard and put some pennies side by side on it. Trace along the edge of the pennies on one side. Remove the pennies and cut the cardboard along the line. This will make the template you need. They come in different sizes, but penny size is a good size to start with.

Roll a strip of paste. Place your template on the paste, and cut along the scalloped line. This will give you the base you need to start.

If you want to do a garrett frill similar to the round garrett frill cutter, then use a round coaster or something in a size you feel is convenient, then do the penny method along the edge.

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stlalohagal Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:10pm
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GREAT TIP!!!

Thanks for the info.. I was wondering the same thing. I can't wait to try it.

- Paula

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playingwithsugar Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:12pm
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You're welcome. Let me know how it works out.

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sirius Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:18pm
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thanks so much for that theresa. i like the idea with the circle. what tool do you use? a toothpick or small dowel? i've tried to frill, but just can't seem to get that nice wave going.

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playingwithsugar Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:25pm
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I have only done them a couple of times, mostly in practice. I use a round toothpick. I did them on real cake last year in a bas relief class, for the bottom border, and it was disasterous for me. When I practiced it at home and at my friend's house, they came out beautifully. Go figure.

I think it was the surface I was working on. We were told at the class that everything was provided, but when it came time to roll our fondant and paste, we were forced to use a countertop instead of some kind of board or mat. The whole class was disasterous. I told the shop owner that she and the instructor planned that class poorly, and that she tried to do things the cheap way, instead of the right way.

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sirius Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:34pm
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roger that. i just need to go now and practice, practice.... thanks.

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JanH Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:46pm
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MissyTex Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:52pm
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I've played with them a lot lately, but only used them on a cake once or twice. You could also use the big end of a tip to cut your scallops. Dust your board/surface with plenty of powdered sugar so it can move freely. Board should not be really hard, it should have some give. And I have found a toothpick makes fuller frills. Hope that helps.

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sirius Posted 22 Feb 2007 , 6:54pm
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thanks janh - will check out those links.

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