Does anyone know what is the best kind of ribbon to put about the bottom of cakes... I mainly use buttercream icing. I was told double faced silk but I was wondering what else is good. Its not easy finding a large selection of it for different colors. The lady at Micheals wasn't much of a help either. She said if I dont know what I'm looking for then she doesn't either. I don't know why she works there! Thank you for your help.

Sorry, I don't know but I just had to comment on how rude the "lady" at Michael's was with you. I have never had that kind of problem with our local Michael's. You just can't get good help these days. What if we treated our customers that way? Do you have a Hancock's or other Fabric store near you? They may be able to help.

You can use any ribbon you want if you line it with wax paper. Just use double sided tape to secure the wax paper to the ribbon.

I will say I hard a hard time with the ribbon that has wire in it to make loops hold there shape.

Any ribbon you want, though I hate wired unless I need standing loops. I like to spray mine down with Pam before attaching it. It just gets a little deeper in shade and it won't get splotchy from grease.