To Use Viva Or Not

Decorating By bransmom Updated 30 Aug 2006 , 1:35am by Misdawn

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bransmom Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 9:44pm
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I am doing my first wedding cake this weekend. It is 3 tiers in white buttercream with pink roses and I may do some dots so it isn't so plain. My question is, should I use Viva paper towels or a paper towel with little impressions? Thanks

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JoanneK Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 9:51pm
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I would do Viva.

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NEWTODECORATING Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 9:55pm
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I would do Viva too

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smashcakes Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 9:59pm
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i would do the viva

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Marksgirl Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 10:05pm
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Can someone explain to me this Viva paper towel thing. Wouldn't it leave little marks on the cake birthday.gif

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DanaBush Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 10:10pm
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viva is such a soft cloth and has no design that it will leave the cake looking smooth but it still has alittle bit of ummmm like bumps but they are nothing like what a cheap paper towel would leave.
The heat of your hand helps smooth the icing also.
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Cake4ever Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 10:13pm
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I tried the Viva and it worked ok. I tried the white printer paper thing and was very impressed with the results! I'm using the white paper from now on. Thanks to whomever it was that suggested that. Sorry I can't remember who it was here at CC.

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bransmom Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 10:17pm
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yeah, that it what I was thinking, just wanted some advice
the printed ones may be too much for a simple cake

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Rambo Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 10:21pm
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I read on another thread that someone used a paper towel with a quilted design and it transfered onto the frosting. Kind of like an impression mat only more subtle. So if you wanted a textured look, go for it. If you want smooth...Viva.

Now my question is...is there a difference between printer paper and parchment? As far as smoothness goes that is? icon_confused.gif

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LittleLinda Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 1:30am
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Now my question is...is there a difference between printer paper and parchment? As far as smoothness goes that is? icon_confused.gif




I don't know as far as smoothness goes; but there is a huge difference in the price! Printer paper being way cheaper to use and throw away without a second thought.

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Misdawn Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 1:35am
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I actually use parchment paper. It works better than the paper towels for me.

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