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Decorating By mommytmk Updated 25 Jul 2007 , 8:32pm by mommytmk

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mommytmk Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:13pm
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I am making cakes for a wedding next Sat. (my first one). She is going very simple. She wants three 10 in basketweave cakes. They are going to have silk sunflowers on top and on the table. Please look at my basketweave practice cakes and let me know what you think. I am not sure about the rope border. Should I leave it off the bottom of the cake? Is there a different border you would suggest? Thanks for any help you can give. See my photos for pics of practice cake. Tracy

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moralna Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:20pm
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Tracy - I think your basketweave cakes are very nice and I like your borders both on top and on the bottom. I would do both. Good luck on your first wedding cake; let us know how it goes.

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sweetness11379 Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:28pm
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I also like the top and bottom borders. The one thing I've noticed that looks nice in basketweave is when they use different size tips for the vertical and horizontal. I think that makes a little more dramatic affect. They will look great though the way you've done it. Good luck!

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ShaunaCann Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:29pm
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I think your borders look very nice. I would bring the vertical lines of the basketweave a little closer together. Good luck. Make sure you post a pic when it's done.

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jadak Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:35pm
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I agree with ShaunaCann about bringing the lines closer together. I think the borders look very nice. Good job and good luck.

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jadak Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:35pm
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I agree with ShaunaCann about bringing the lines closer together. I think the borders look very nice. Good job and good luck.

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jeffer01 Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:41pm
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I think your borders are great! That is a nice design, you did a wonderful job!

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Franluvsfrosting Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:46pm
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Your weave is nice and straight! Very good. I agree with the others on bringing them a little closer togther. And good job on the borders (rope is my personal favorite.) Good luck!

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Cynda Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 7:58pm
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I think you did a really good job.
I really like to borders on both.
And yes i do agree with bringing the vertical lines a little bit closer
Good Luck on your cake thumbs_up.gif

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dawnell Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 8:17pm
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I would also make the veritcal lines closer and try to make the rope border tighter but you really did do a very nice job. I remember my 1st wedding cake and I was freakin out so just remember to breathe you'll do great!!!

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mommytmk Posted 25 Jul 2007 , 8:32pm
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THanks guys. I am going to take your suggestions about bringing the lines closer. I am going to play around a bit tonight. I'll post with finished cake. Tracy

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