Rock Theme Needed

Decorating By heychele Updated 12 Jul 2007 , 10:07pm by heychele

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heychele Posted 11 Jul 2007 , 4:33am
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Hi Everyone,
I hope that you guys can help me!
I've had a request for a birthday cake with a rock hunting theme. I know I will use the chocolate rocks but I am totally lost on what to do.
I am so use to doing frilly cakes that I just hope I can come through on this one!
Any ideas would be appreciated!

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mnmmommy Posted 11 Jul 2007 , 11:16pm
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How big does it need to be? How many does it need to feed? what id you did a big rock, like a 3D one?(i assume you are talking about just regular rocks, right?)

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heychele Posted 11 Jul 2007 , 11:58pm
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Lol, yes just regular old rocks!
It only needs to feed 20, the guy that it's for is an avid rock hunter.
I was thinking of incorporating the small chocolate rocks but I am having the hardest time coming up with the design.

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mnmmommy Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:02am
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What if you used the ball pan and made one big one and also the mini ball pan for some smaller ones? That's pretty much all I'm coming up with right now.

It's an interesting hobby, I don't think I've ever heard of it. I do live in Florida though.

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i_heart_pastry Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:08am
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What if you pressed the rocks into the side of the cake, mosaic-style? Does the client want any writing on the cake? Of course, I'm thinking "Happy Birthday, Joe. You Rock!" icon_rolleyes.gif

My mother-in-law is an avid rock hunter and has been known to sneak rocks where she shouldn't (it's actually not permitted in some places). We always joke that she's going to get arrested for stealing rocks. On a cake for her, I'd have to include an arrest notice or a pair of handcuffs - hee hee!

Good luck - wish I had some more ideas for you!

Bec

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BakeNShake Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:11am
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What is rock hunting??

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Tallmama Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:11am
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To go off the "ball cakes" I would do a larger one with 3-5 smaller ones. I would do some of the smaller one whole and some half. Then perhaps take a slice out of the top of the larer one and make it look like the rock was "broken open" and have the inside look like a geode (sp?) you know the crystals. You could color some rock candy lavendar and stick it in the "cracked open" area I would accent with the chocolate rocks and maybe make a gumpaste shovel and pick. Just an idea

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ShirleyW Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:12am
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Collectors of rocks are called Rock Hounds. Maybe something with a Hounddog and some candy rocks?

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spongemomsweatpants Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:17am
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Originally Posted by i_heart_pastry

What if you pressed the rocks into the side of the cake, mosaic-style? Does the client want any writing on the cake? Of course, I'm thinking "Happy Birthday, Joe. You Rock!"




LOL!! That ROCKS! icon_lol.gif

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Liz1028 Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:18am
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What about making the cake look like a pet rock? You know the ones that used to be a big fad in the late 60's early 70's?! thumbs_up.gif

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adawndria Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:22am
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I like the geode idea combined with the rock mosaic...maybe the geode could go on top?

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Daryn Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 12:25am
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You could use little dinosaurs or shells pressed into the fondant/ icing to make fossilized looking rocks?? This is a toughie!!! Good luck!!

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heychele Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 1:07am
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Thanks- those are some great ideas to get me going!
I'll let you know what I end up with!
How funny that when they first told me, I said you mean like diamonds? LOL
That's when they explained just regular old rocks.
I love the idea of the YOU ROCK sign, I knew you guys could help!!

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mccorda Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 9:25pm
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How about a Petoskey stone pattern on one of the little ones. It is a very identifiable stone when polished.

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heychele Posted 12 Jul 2007 , 10:07pm
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Love the stone Mccorda. I had to look it up. You learn all kinds of things decorating cakes!

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