I Am Lost As To How You Would Make This

Decorating By nglez09 Updated 15 Mar 2007 , 12:50am by lsawyer

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nglez09 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:39pm
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I don't know how you make the stuff at the bottom of each tier; what is it called? icon_confused.gificon_lol.gif

And what type of flowers are those and what would be the easiest way to make them?

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nglez09 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:40pm
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Sorry, I forgot the attachment.
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sweetconfections1 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:44pm
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I am not sure, they look like cherry blossoms.

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Kate714 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:45pm
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aren't those just strips of fondant?

not sure on the flowers...I know very little about flowers!! icon_biggrin.gif

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lsawyer Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:45pm
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Are you talking about the white ribbon? It looks like fondant. You can make your own or buy some pretty embossed ones. Or, you can use real ribbon.
I don't know what kind of flowers those are.
I'm not sure if I was helpful or not! Sorry!

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tiggy2 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:46pm
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It looks like a strip of ribbon made out of fondant at the bottom of each tier. I would roll out the fondant and use a ribbon cutter so each one is exactly the same width. I can't see the flowers very well and can't tell if they are small flowers clumped together or something more 3-D.

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sweetconfections1 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:46pm
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Hydreangeas, go back o her website.

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marthajo1 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:46pm
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Do you know who made the cake? If it is someone on here, try pm-ing them. Good luck-it is beautiful!

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grama_j Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:48pm
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I think the strips are just fondant..... REALLY easy to do....... The flowers look like hydrangeas....... probably also of fondant.....

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nglez09 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:50pm
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Thanks everyone- yes- ribbon! icon_lol.gif So will there just be a connection point? Could I use a pizza cutter?

Yes lsawyer, you were very helpful. Thanks tiggy2.

It's from www.dianescakesandmore.com and I'm not sure if she's a member.

So, any more opinions on the flowers? Do you guys want me to put up a closer picture?

Each cake is separated by 2" right?

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nglez09 Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:52pm
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How do you do the stacking of the flowers?

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:55pm
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The tiers appear to be 2" apart. the flowers can be made as a 5-petal flower, or a cherry blossom, apple blossom, or even a 4-petal pulled petal flower.

It won't be that noticable which ever you choose. They need to be gumpaste and wired to make the little clusters.

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grama_j Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:56pm
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" Each cake is separated by 2" right?"

Not sure I'm with you on that one....... do you mean each tier is 2" smaller than the previous layer ?

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Feefs Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:57pm
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there usually is a 2" gap on each layer, and the "stacking" of flowers can be achieved wiring and taping the flowers, or you could make a small mound out of fondant and strategically place the flowers on that...

HTH

-- Fi

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Mar 2007 , 11:58pm
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The clusters would be added, after the cake is stacked. the little cluster can be inserted into a flower nail, or wrapped and inserted directly into the cake.

the top is most likely constructed on a styrofoam base to support the flowers in a rounded shape.

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joelni Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:01am
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Hi,
I think you'd make the hydrangeas with gum paste, there is actually a cutter you could use, here's the link-


http://globalsugarart.com/customer/product.php?productid=19020&cat=&page=1

I would just put a mound of frosting on the top and glue them randomly around the mound.

Hope this is helpful

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nglez09 Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:03am
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Wow, thanks a lot JoannB! That cleared up most of my questions and great tip on the flower nail. Thanks again! thumbs_up.gif

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nglez09 Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:06am
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Oh, how would I texture it?

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JoAnnB Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:08am
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There does not appear to be texturing inthe photo. What did you want to texture?

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eneq Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:10am
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i'm not sure if she's a member here, but i got to her website from browsing here one day....so she may be. I love her cookies!

she sells some gumpaste flowers on her site. you may be able to email her and see if she makes and sells the hydrangeas too. that is a very pretty cake!

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tiggy2 Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:12am
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Originally Posted by nglez09

Oh, how would I texture it?


Are you texturing the ribbon or the cake? You can use a textured rolling pin or an impression mat.

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ruralepicure Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:27am
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I love dianescakesandmore!! She has amazing cakes and I love her cookies, too. She sells a few different types of gumpaste flowers that are beautiful also. Does anyone know if she is a member here??

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lsawyer Posted 15 Mar 2007 , 12:50am
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It looks like the tiers are 6-8-10-14; just a guess.

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