Ok I Dont Understand...re: Cake Dowel Question

Decorating By SavannahJane Updated 7 Mar 2006 , 10:51pm by Schmoop

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SavannahJane Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 9:16pm
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if u are doing a multi layer cake like a whimsical cake...and u dowel each layer adnthen u put so many dowel through the whole thing, how do u put dowels through the whole thing if u seperate the layer with cake boards or seperator plates???

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briansbaker Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 9:19pm
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hmm...why would you do that if you want a layered cake.. LOL OK now I am confused.. Maybe put holes in the cardboard???? BUMP!

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ps3884 Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 9:20pm
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If you put a point on the end of your dowel (sharpen like a pencil) and use cake boards, you can push the dowel through. I don't know about seperator plates though.

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tymag Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 10:14pm
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For stacked layered cakes, I use cake boards and sharpen the end of the dowel in a pencil sharpener and gently tap the dowel all the way through with a small hammer.

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Schmoop Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 10:24pm
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Just to confirm, would you cut a hole in each cake board? I can't see a dowl going through the cake board and whatever you use to cover it.

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cakesbyallison Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 10:33pm
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If you sharpen the dowel, and use a small hammer or mallot, it will go right through the cardboard, no problem. It wouldn't work putting a hole in the board prior - on the chances, you "might" get it in the hole!

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Sugarbean Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 10:45pm
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Yep...you dowel each layer individually as well as one long dowel through the whole thing. Just sharpen and tap through!.

Some people put a 1 in. hold in the center of their boards for "ease".

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Schmoop Posted 7 Mar 2006 , 10:51pm
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OK! I will try the 1 inch hole, with my luck I would ruin all the layers in quick tap!

THANKS!

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