Ok, here's a square dummy with the two edgers I used last night (click to see a larger image of this pic):

The edger to the left is the SIDE edger, which smoothes the side (and the bottom when using a fondant covered board).

The edger to the right is the SHARP TOP edger (which makes the sharp corners and edges).

Hopes this helps.

Yep. that's who gave me Valerie's contact info. I think they got such an overwhelming response from so many CC'er's that they decided to place their order sooner rather than later...LOL. That's great! I think their prices are decent given what it cost to ship items overseas.

I got the rounded one I wish I had seen those. May have to get even though at this moment I haven't done any cakes in several months. Yes months. Oh well. Family comes first. Now my next cake is for my youngest son's wedding in July I may need them then, we'll see.

Thanks Gingerela, that's a great picture! I definitely want one of the edgers you ordered from Valerie and then I'll order another from GSA when they get some in. I always need more than one of everything because I seem to misplace tools just at the moment I need them!!! Please pm me with all the purchasing details!!

Hi,
Just received a reply from Alan at Global Sugar Art and he stated that he expects to have the "Sharp Top" edger back in stock in 2-3 weeks. Just thought I'd pass this info on.

K I have a suggestion here guys. You can get tools like these in the states for lot's less at the hardware store in the drywall section. Here are some pics of the tools themselves. And what's better? The top one is like 10 bucks and the bottom is like 8.

chaptlps, this is the tool I used! Do you use these? If so, how do you avoid the metal cutting into your buttercream? Also, they are quite heavy compared to a plastic smoother. Please do share. I'm a sucker for a good bargain.

thanks for sharing!!

O man hun, I haven't used em on bc but have used em on drywall. They just seem to be a far less expensive way to accomplish the objective. LOL
I will have to go n get some new ones (the ones I do have have drywall mud all over em. lol) But I do like using the large 12" stainless paint edger for the tops (makes em nice n level) But like I said I'll have to go n get new corner tools so that I can use em on cakes instead of the wall.

p.s. just let me say though that these would work great on those non crusting bc's and whipped icings out there. I learned how to smooth my frosting without it getting crusted. So that's where we differ I guess. Whipped icings are notorious for not being able to get nice edges n corners. But these tools would work good for that particular technique.

Please do share the technique because I'd love to smooth a cake with IMBC which doesn't crust.

I've used these to tape corners with drywall mud and they are definitely awesome - very easy to use, but they didn't work on my cake. Take pics, if you can. I am sure I am not the only one dying to see!

Gotta love this place.

I will see what I can do hun.

Gingerela,
I'd be interested in having several of these edgers. The one that does the corner and the board, was that on GSA'a site? Did I miss a link to the place in London where you can get these? I'm trying to get my pool taken care of, pack for a trip AND keep up here. UGH!!! Thanks for all this info by the way.
Carol

This is awesome! I'd love to have one of these too!

These are the links to the edgers on ebay. Theywill be arriving on Tuesday.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....&rd=1&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....&rd=1&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....&rd=1&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA.....&rd=1&rd=1

If they don't work, try holding down the Ctrl' key before you hit enter in your browser window.

Hmmmm, I can't get to that link at all. If I do a seach, what should I put in? I tried cake decorating edgers, edgers, etc. and can't find anything. Thanks much.......

Sorry, I think I had the links copied incorrectly. Try these and if they still don't work, do a search for 'Valerie White Edger'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Sharp-Top-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122227688QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Side-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122231621QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Sharp-Super-Smoother-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122233771QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Smedger-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122293353QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Perfect. Thanks so much!!!!

Sorry, I think I had the links copied incorrectly. Try these and if they still don't work, do a search for 'Valerie White Edger'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Sharp-Top-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122227688QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Side-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122231621QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Sharp-Super-Smoother-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122233771QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Valerie-White-Smedger-Edger_W0QQitemZ260122293353QQihZ016QQcategoryZ46281QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just ordered one from you... I hope they work as good as you say... I hate corners!

Great! I just ordered too.

Thanks Gingerela for posting the message and making the edger available to all of us. That was definitely above and beyond... and of course, I just odered one. I've been avoiding doing square cakes (even though I have the pans) just because of the corners. Thanks!!

Thanks! I just ordered mine too.

Does it have to be crusting BC?

I don't think it would work on a non-crusting buttercream because the edger needs to be able to slide on the surface. On a crusting buttercream, you would use a Viva paper towel folded over the edge (or straight up if doing the side) and then smooth it with a light hand using the edger. If the edger can't glide on the surfcace it would stick to the buttercream since you can't use the Viva.

Believe me when I tell you that I would give anything to find something to smooth non-crusting buttercreams because except for one client, all I use is IMBC which doesn't crust.

OK... I wonder if you used parchment paper on slightly chilled IMBC if it would work.... Thanks.

I don't think it would work on a non-crusting buttercream because the edger needs to be able to slide on the surface. On a crusting buttercream, you would use a Viva paper towel folded over the edge (or straight up if doing the side) and then smooth it with a light hand using the edger. If the edger can't glide on the surfcace it would stick to the buttercream since you can't use the Viva.

Believe me when I tell you that I would give anything to find something to smooth non-crusting buttercreams because except for one client, all I use is IMBC which doesn't crust.

I think I will try that this weekend, Who knows? It just might work!

Thanks!!!!!!!! On my way to eBay!!!!!!!!!!

Just snagged 2 of them! God, if only my edges and corners could look as laser sharp as Sugarshack's and Antonia's!!!!!! I'm hoping this will help.