I would like to try a technique that Earlene Moore did on one of her beautiful cakes. I'll attach the photo. I think I know how to do the smocking (just bought a smocking rolling pin) but it's the ruffle that is throwing me. It looks like the ruffle is a part of the smocking (which I assume is a fondant overlay), wouldn't you agree? I'm thinking I'd use the smocking rolling pin to make the smocking design and leave a 1" or so flat area at the end that is shaped into a ruffle/frill??? Does the edge need to be cut zig zagged to make the ruffle or will pressing the fondant with some tool give it the ruffled look? Also, do you think this smocking overlay is one piece that goes all the way around the cake with 1 seam or several pieces with several seams (seems like it would be awfully hard to handle one long piece...I'm hoping I can get the look with several seams!)
Any words of wisdom?
Photo of details of cake by Earlene Moor (www.earlenescakes.com):
What a beautiful cake. It looks like you could shape the ruffle with your fingers once the fondant is on the cake...Not sure though. I am interested in what others' suggestions.
I have never heard of/seen a smocking rolling pin. Where did you get it? Sounds like a great tool. I am thinking of tons of things that you could do for baby cakes with it.
As far as I know, that edge is made by first scalloping the edge, then rolling/flattening/thinning each scallop with the end of a toothpick. (The toothpick at right angle to the scallop, pointy end inwards, if that makes sense) The ruffling happens automatically as you keep rolling each scallop.
Maybe she used these tools.. The one with the ball ends would be something that might be used for that technique.. Good Luck!
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayProductPage?productNum=sc0394&channelid=
Thanks guys! Now I have to ask...what do I use to scallop the edges?
(I may make a terrible mess of this but I'm going to try...)
There's A mini tutorial I did on another site. I am going to send you the link to the site. LOL... i have To find my password.
Basically i stopped short of really making the ruffle frilly. Use a dowel rod that's been sharpened to a point. And instead of using the ball tool like i did run the sharpened point over the U shaped part.
OK... lemme go find my password LOL.... I'll post The link as soon as i have it...
Okay here is the link to the site. Sorry about pic 3. LOL the camera slipped out of my hand as I was taking the pic. I thikn it gets the point over.
http://cakes.r-bdesigns.com/smf/index.php?topic=1929.0
That cake is beautiful!! I did a search and found this link. I have never used this but I think this is what was used:
http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/product.aspx?T=1&productId=2205
Wow~ thats way over my head......LOL
Be sure to post some pics
Thanks guys! Now I have to ask...what do I use to scallop the edges?
(I may make a terrible mess of this but I'm going to try...)
There's A mini tutorial I did on another site. I am going to send you the link to the site. LOL... i have To find my password.
Basically i stopped short of really making the ruffle frilly. Use a dowel rod that's been sharpened to a point. And instead of using the ball tool like i did run the sharpened point over the U shaped part.
OK... lemme go find my password LOL.... I'll post The link as soon as i have it...
Okay here is the link to the site. Sorry about pic 3. LOL the camera slipped out of my hand as I was taking the pic. I thikn it gets the point over.
http://cakes.r-bdesigns.com/smf/index.php?topic=1929.0
Hello Princess! I am interested in your design also, I did click on the link and got the instructions but I don't see the pics. Is there anyway you can post the pics to me or something? This is all new to me, that's why i'm asking for the pics. LOL. I feel dumb now. Thanks for your time.
This site also has several textured rolling pins. I just ordered a couple, I can't wait til they arrive.
http://www.cakesbysam.com/store/cart.php?target=category&category_id=271
Thanks guys! Now I have to ask...what do I use to scallop the edges?
(I may make a terrible mess of this but I'm going to try...)
There's A mini tutorial I did on another site. I am going to send you the link to the site. LOL... i have To find my password.
Basically i stopped short of really making the ruffle frilly. Use a dowel rod that's been sharpened to a point. And instead of using the ball tool like i did run the sharpened point over the U shaped part.
OK... lemme go find my password LOL.... I'll post The link as soon as i have it...
Okay here is the link to the site. Sorry about pic 3. LOL the camera slipped out of my hand as I was taking the pic. I thikn it gets the point over.
http://cakes.r-bdesigns.com/smf/index.php?topic=1929.0
Hello Princess! I am interested in your design also, I did click on the link and got the instructions but I don't see the pics. Is there anyway you can post the pics to me or something? This is all new to me, that's why i'm asking for the pics. LOL. I feel dumb now. Thanks for your time.
Hmmm, ok I just clicked the link without logging in to that site and I did not get the pics either. I think you need to be a member the pics. I am not sure if I still have those pics but I will go through a few or my flash drives to see if I have have them.
Don't feel dumb I just didn't check to see if non-members can view the entire thread. My fault.
You do need to be a member but at least the membership is free! 
Sorry I can't find the pics that I used. You can sign up for that site if you the pics. It's free.
Along with the rolling pin for smocking, you can get an impression mat from Earlene's site. I think that's what she uses.
Sorry I can't find the pics that I used. You can sign up for that site if you the pics. It's free.
That's okay. Thanks for your nice reply. I love the rolling pin ideas.
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