Which Way To Create A Victorian Pin-Push Dress? Need Help.

Decorating By Falenn Updated 16 May 2007 , 1:58am by Falenn

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Falenn Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:14am
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i need to creat a victorian dress....like this picture...

http://www.alldressforms.com/all-deluxe-pincushions-pin-cushion-dress-forms-images.html

you think i should try doing a pattern transfer w/piping gel, or try using fondant? if i were to use fondant i would make it on the cake and not standing up on the cake. doesnt have to come out exactly like the picture either, just something close to it.
and if i were to use fondant, what could i use to make the wrinkles on the dress?

thanks in advance!

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miriel Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:20am
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To do the texture on the dress, you can use a rolling pin like this.

I got mine from Rosa Viacaga Ortega during an ICES convention. Here is the link to her website with the Varipin roller for $15.00

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Teekakes Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:26am
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Oh gosh I don't know for sure but I sure do like both of the dresses and think they would be gorgeous done in Fondant with Royal Icing piping. I can see this being done in 3D or laying down on a flat surfaced cake. Can't wait to see what you do with this! I have saved the pictures and will definitely try making one of these myself one day in the near future.

Good luck and please post pics when you are finished!! icon_smile.gif

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dolfin Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:35am
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my saran wrap looks like that when it is wrinkled and stuck together, could you just use a piece of wrinkled saran wrap and press it in to your fondant with a rolling pin? maybe some crepe paper sheets?

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Falenn Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:35am
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you guys are right. this will look much better in fondant. and thanks for the tip on the wrinkles. maybe Michaels has something to that effect.

one more thing. if i try to make a pearl necklace out of fondant and lay it on the cake. what do i use to connect them like a necklace. fishing clear line?

thanks again!

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Teekakes Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:38am
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Falenn, I would just lay the pearls side by side with no string showing. I just look at my string of pearls and when it is around my neck there is no string visible, just one pearl after the other.

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Falenn Posted 15 May 2007 , 2:52am
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thanks Lea. i will def. try it that way.

dolfin.. thats a good idea about using saran wrap or wrinkled paper.

thanks for the ideas e1 icon_smile.gif

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strawberry0121 Posted 16 May 2007 , 1:19am
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Falenn:
I have this cake saved and thought of it immediately when I saw you post.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=16011

It's not exactly what you are looking for, but I thought it might help. Good luck!!!

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Falenn Posted 16 May 2007 , 1:58am
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wow! thats a nice cake. i'll have to run different ideas w/my aunt and see what she likes. it's for my little cousins b-day party and she wants it victorian themed.
thnx for the link.

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