Okay Everybody, Answer This Question!
Decorating By patton78 Updated 20 May 2018 , 9:24pm by CalaMom
My best hints are my introduction to the Americolour brand (the BEST colouring I've ever used)
and
someone once told me that adding a packet of Fixodent powder to a baseball-sized piece of fondant = instant
home-made GUMPASTE! How cool is that? 
and
my introduction to Red Velvet Cake! 
Biggest tip I've learned...If you have a question...Ask!...love the others listed too...Coming to the realization that the members on this site want to share is transforming me from a surfer to a real member. THANKS to the experienced ones who teach us with grace and generosity!!!VIVA
This is my very first post, although I have been addicted to CC for awhile!! I am self taught, so everything I have learned has been from this site! Thank you all so much! I have just recently become addicted to reading the forums and have had all of my questions answered before I even asked them, lol!
My favs have to be:
-the Viva paper towel trick, and now the Melvira method
-the cake release-I always used the Crisco with flour spray and although my cakes popped out clean everytime they were always crusty around the edge, not anymore!
-the cake extender is a blessing, I always had compliments on my cakes, but now people are RAVING about them.
Just today I learned about the frosting plugs, the violet canceling out the yellow, and microwaving the tips!! Thanks!
cake mix extender... gotta love it and flower name..and love those cake balls
NFSC, yummy!! and adding pudding to cake mix
I can't think of anything that hasn't already been said! I have learned so much from CC. I still have a lot to learn but I know what improvement I've made is due to CC and all of the amazing advice, support and inspiration!
Ooh ooh...I don't think anyone mentioned tiaras yet! I made my first royal icing tiara after reading a post about them on CC. I got so many compliments on it and it was so easy!
I've learned SO much, it's hard to pcik one... but if I had to I'd have to say the Melvira method for smoothing!
I like everything so I really don't think I could just pick one.
The best thing I've learned, the Melvira Method, FBCT, chocolate transfer, cleaning tips in the mic, so many more.
Question for those who use the vanilla caramel coffee creamer. I couldn't find the liquid, so I got the dry in that flavor. Is it just as good, or should I just save it for my coffee?
So many tips that i've missed! We need a best of the best tips article!
I agree that it is hard to narrow down all the great tips, but I also wanted to add that seeing what other decorators can do is such great inspiration that I have learned so much just by looking at their work.
Other things I have learned include
MMF, sugar bubbles, luster dusts...Oh it's no good, the list would be way too long!
Diane
I have a few favourite things I have learned.
..decorating cookies..
..Viva method and variants..
..learning how to model with fondant
..Sarah Bernhardt Chocolate Glaze
..learning to cocoa paint
..removing a cake that is stuck in the pan by turning on the element of your stove and moving around the cake pan like you were going to make popcorn..removes very well once it is warmed up..
Where to begin? Does there have to be a favorite? If so, then I think my favorite thing I've learned is that there is a cake family out there providing the love and support that we all need to help us grow into competent and confident cake artists! We have our joys and sorrows just like a real family does and I think that speaks very well of us.
All I know is that I wouldn't have a clue as to what I was doing if it wasn't for everyone on here!
My fav:
mmf
americolor
baking strips and flower nail
lemon cream cheese filling recipe- delicious!
all tips on how to ice cakes
design ideas
Big one:
Crumb coating!
Thanks CCers!
my fave tip is the no leveling thing. To wrap the cakes in saran wrap when they are still hot.
I LOVE IT!!!!
but i still have no idea what "cake balls" are, what are they and what do you do with them?
Cake balls are the result of what you do with the leftover cake you have from leveling and or sculpting cakes. Take those leftovers and mix them with something moist to bind the cake together ( i.e. buttercream icing, coffemate creamers etc ), roll out balls with the mixture, chill, and then dip in stuff ( I like melted chocolate ). You end up with kind of a truffle!
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