How Do I Make The Texture On Tree Stump?

Decorating By notjustcake Updated 20 Mar 2007 , 11:08pm by marthajo1

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notjustcake Posted 20 Mar 2007 , 8:34pm
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Ok I don't know why on earth icon_mad.gif I suggested this to a lady wanting something really different for a fairy cake for her grandaughter well what's done is done now I gotta make this tree stump cake icon_cry.gif with a fairy on top I haven't even made this fairy yet I will so tonight when kids go to bed, I have these pictures of 3 cakes by talented members of Cake Central I loved for the whole idea but wondering which way would be easier to achieve this testure on the tree stump using what looks like tip 21 on one the cakes or just smearing going up on the cake with a spatula which look is better I like both I guess question is which one do you think would be easier for me doing this for the first time, and how do I do the corner or whatever that's called on the tree the roots I guess OH my cat I'm into such a mess this cake is for Friday morning!!!!!
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sandie Posted 20 Mar 2007 , 9:22pm
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I am not sure how to answer you, but after looking at the cakes, I think either the star tip or the spatula would take the same effort. (Me: I would probley put the icing on with the star tip and use my finger to get the look I want.) The roots appear to be icing That has been pulled out. The first cake might have cake chunks for the roots. Hope this helps a little.

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gilpnh Posted 20 Mar 2007 , 9:44pm
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My easter cake tree stump is done with the star tip also and it was so easy and fast I think you will like the effect best, and if you don't then you can smear it w/ the spatula.

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jmt1714 Posted 20 Mar 2007 , 10:59pm
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personally i would just ice it and drag a fork through it. that's what I do on my buche de noel and it looks quite realistic, IMHO. but the star tip adds texsture too (drawing lines with it, I mean)

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marthajo1 Posted 20 Mar 2007 , 11:08pm
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Oh my- these are cute cakes. I haven't seen them before! Wow! Nice job to those who did them!

Best of luck with your version! I can't wait to see it.

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