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Decorating By MelanieM Updated 6 Mar 2007 , 8:05pm by jojo12

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MelanieM Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:02pm
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I am new to this site and I think it WONDERFUL!! icon_biggrin.gif
I need some honest feedback on this cake (besides my husband). I did this cake for a local fire dept. and all of the pieces on the cake are molded white chocolate (candy melts). The flames around the sides are candy melts streaked with color and I cut them out and I added a some BC piping to fill it in. I welcome any comments or suggestions good or bad. Thanks.
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imaginecakes Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:06pm
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I think it's beautiful! I love it! My DH used to be a fireman...he would love this cake!

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Doug Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:07pm
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other than a few crumbs showing in your white frosting (which takes lots of practice to avoid)

you cake is very well done.

the flames are great -- nifty idea to use BC to fill the gaps.

your modeling skills are evident in the hydrant.

be proud! YDG! RG! (ya dun gud! real gud!)

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mgdqueen Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:17pm
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I agree with the above-you did good! Nice job.

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nglez09 Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:19pm
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I must say, it's very well done and I can't find much to complain about. Have you tried crumb coating?

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grama_j Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:19pm
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First of all..... WELCOME !!! Second.... this is GREAT!!! they are going to LOVE it ! thumbs_up.gif

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Tide89 Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:20pm
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I think that is awesome!!! Great job and very creative! thumbs_up.gif

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ShirleyW Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:24pm
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I think it is a wonderful design and very well done.

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JoanneK Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:29pm
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I think it is a great looking cake! Love the flames and the way you did them. I wouldn't have even noticed the tiny amount of crumbs if someone here didn't point them out. In fact I had to go back to take a 2nd look to find them.

Wonderful job! Just wonderful.

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MikeRowesHunny Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:39pm
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The crumb thing is a little picky (Doug - you must have super-sight lol!), overall I think it's great!

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schildwaster Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:40pm
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i think your cake is great. the firemen will love it. it did seem like something was missing or off. i think its the water. you have great items like the ladder and hydrant and then the water is just a flat puddle. if the cake has a front i would v the water coming from the hose into the puddle. is there any writing going on the cake?

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weberm05 Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:42pm
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I think it looks amazing! Great job....I can't wait to see more cakes icon_smile.gif

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clsilvus Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:53pm
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I think it looks wonderful!!! Of course I see the crumbs since they were mentioned but I have a hard time with that even when I crumb coat.
I think the water would look really cool if you used piping gel to make it look more realistic.

Oh yah....Welcome to CC!!!! icon_razz.gif

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denise2434 Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 10:58pm
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Hi Melanie Image Welcome to Cake Central!!

I think your cake is awesome!! You did a wonderful job!!! thumbs_up.gif

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Janette Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 11:04pm
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That is sharp

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angelas2babies Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 11:04pm
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Welcome to Cake Central! Great cake! Very smooth and great design. My only thought is that there is too much white on it? Maybe if there was something written on the cake or it was a different color it wouldn't stick out as much as empty space.

Love the flames. You did a really nice job.
Angie

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mkerton Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 11:08pm
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Melanie, I love your cake......

and of course I love your name!!

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notjustcake Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 11:12pm
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I agree with angelas2babies it needs something else a fireman on top may be or writing, awesome cake though. I can't top that I am still struggling with crumbs, but I don't see any Doug is pretty good though
Good job be proud and it's a cake the firemen have never seen

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Dennysse Posted 5 Mar 2007 , 11:14pm
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Beautiful cake and very well done.Love the flames.

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ncbert Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 12:18am
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They will just love it!!!
The hydrant and ladder are too cool!

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Chiara Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 12:27am
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The cake looks great. I would be very happy with it.
Claire

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heavensgaits Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 12:31am
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You did an awesome job on this cake! I, too, didn't notice the crumbs and had to go back and take a second look. You should be really proud. The firemen are going to love this cake!

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danifani Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 12:34am
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Very creative design! Looks great! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your cakes.

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MelanieM Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 12:46am
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Thanks so much everyone I just love this site, I noticed the crumbs too! I'm working on the crumb coat thing, thanks everyone for the feedback. icon_biggrin.gif

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doitallmom Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 12:52am
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very creative indeed- I did see a few crumbs, but I think that the majority of us still struggle or aren't quite satisfied with something we do. I love the flames and the way the hydrant spills over onto the top of the cake

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dolphins256 Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 1:01am
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Your cake looks great. I do love the flames.

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clsilvus Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 1:05am
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I know it's too late but it would look cool if the water was spilling over the side and dousing the flames (that would help with the empty space on top).
Very cool cake though. I know everyone will love it!!!

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Melonie1005 Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 1:05am
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Welcome MelanieM!! I'm Melonie but with an "o". Your cake is great! thumbs_up.gif

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qtkaylassweets Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 1:08am
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Great Cake! Love the flames!!

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aidee Posted 6 Mar 2007 , 1:14am
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Congratulations well done! Very creative, I love your flames and your icing is very smooth.

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