Tool For Smoothing Buttercream

Decorating By caryl Updated 19 Sep 2006 , 3:19am by Bettycrockermommy

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caryl Posted 14 Sep 2006 , 11:30pm
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Found a "Trim Guard & Wallpaper Smoother" by Red Devil- picked it up at K-Mart for $5.99 in the painting supplies area. It is over 16" long with another section that is angled off the back of it that is about 6" long, plastic (red). I just washed it very well before using. It is GREAT for larger diameter cakes- I can smooth the entire surface in one swipe! Love it! thumbs_up.gif

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minime Posted 14 Sep 2006 , 11:43pm
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Sounds interesting, I'll have to check it out, thanks for the info, minime

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eriksmom Posted 14 Sep 2006 , 11:49pm
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I use a 6" wide putty smoother for my smaller cakes. I didn't know they made a really wide one. Thanks for the tip!

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caryl Posted 14 Sep 2006 , 11:54pm
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I tried using a metal Straight Edge, but found it to be too heavy and awkward to hold. This is nice and light and the shape allows you to get a nice grip on it while keeping your fingers out of the way.

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shebaben Posted 15 Sep 2006 , 12:20am
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I just bought a couple of 6 inch ones at Home Depot, and love the way they work. Now, I'm going to have to look for the really big one! Thanks for the tip. PAT

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flourgrl Posted 15 Sep 2006 , 3:00am
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The drywal spackle tool from the hardware store is my favourite tool for buttercream! Everyone should have one!!!

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Bettycrockermommy Posted 16 Sep 2006 , 8:52pm
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Originally Posted by caryl

Found a "Trim Guard & Wallpaper Smoother" by Red Devil- picked it up at K-Mart for $5.99 in the painting supplies area. It is over 16" long with another section that is angled off the back of it that is about 6" long, plastic (red). I just washed it very well before using. It is GREAT for larger diameter cakes- I can smooth the entire surface in one swipe! Love it! thumbs_up.gif




Would you mind posting a picture of this? Sounds like a great tool!!

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caryl Posted 18 Sep 2006 , 3:12pm
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Wish I could post a photo- husband out of town with the digital camera!
It is red plastic, shaped like a V with one side much shorter than the other. One side is 16" long, the other only 6". It is basically just a nice LONG straight edge. It's nice to not have to go back to make several swipes at the cake top when trying to smooth it.
Hope that helps!

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Bettycrockermommy Posted 18 Sep 2006 , 11:05pm
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caryl,

Thanks!! I'll have to look for it the next time I am there!

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redpanda Posted 18 Sep 2006 , 11:43pm
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Is it this?
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caryl Posted 18 Sep 2006 , 11:50pm
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THAT'S IT! THANKS!

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licia Posted 19 Sep 2006 , 1:22am
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great info

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Bettycrockermommy Posted 19 Sep 2006 , 3:19am
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Thanks redpanda!

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