What Is "sota Lace"?

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TealiciouslyYours Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 5:16am
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I have searched through this site and found minimal references to "sota lace". I did find a few pics (I believe) that show sota lace work. If it is what I am thinking it is, I would like to try it on a cake next week. Can someone tell me (or show me a pic) what sota lace looks like and how to make it? Thanks!!!

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JanH Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 5:23am
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leta Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 5:23am
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You're in luck because Sotas are easier than anything in decorating.

Use thin icing with tip #1 (or any other relatively small round tip)
Squeeze bag and allow icing to drop randomly in a series of overlapping loops. Cover area from edge to edge.

TA DAH!!! Sotas!

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JoanneK Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 5:34am
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How funny. I did this for the top of a doll cake that I did that looked like a bride. I had no idea there was a word to describe what I was doing. I thought it was just more like a kid scribbling with icing. LOL
Joanne

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TealiciouslyYours Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 6:10am
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Thanks, folks. Well, it turns out the "sota lace" is not what I thought it was. When I looked at the pic on the Wilton site, I recognized the technique. I'm not sure what I was looking at in the other pics, but, I'm glad I have a pic to identify sota. I may still use this technique next week. I was asked to prepare a baby shower cake so I was looking for ideas. Thanks, everyone. I really love this site! icon_smile.gif

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Pyxxydust Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 6:10pm
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Could you be thinking of cornelli lace? That's where the "scribbles" don't touch each other. Personally, I prefer that look better than sotas.

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Zmama Posted 13 Jul 2006 , 6:57pm
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How difficult is it to do sotas on the sides of a cake? Would they fall or make nice loops?

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