Paper Towel To Smooth Buttercream?

Decorating By sweetchef Updated 25 Sep 2006 , 8:40pm by sweetchef

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sweetchef Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 7:51am
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I've seen some other posts mentioning a "paper towel method" for smoothing buttercream. How does it work?

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cowdex Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 7:53am
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Look under articles for the "Viva method" or better yet - do a search for VIVA - you will get a bunch of great threads to read - read them all!

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sweetchef Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 8:04am
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I use a meringue-based buttercream. Will it not crust enough for this method?

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cowdex Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 8:08am
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Can't help - did you search - it was talked about just this weekend - about recipes and what works & don't. I use "regular BC", sorry.

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KylesMom Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 8:18am
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Sewsweet2 has a tutorial with pictures on her site. Excellent tutorial! thumbs_up.gif

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kaychristensen Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 8:19am
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I personally use typing paper to smooth my cakes. After the frosting has crusted alittle put a piece of typing paper on top and smooth with your hand. But check out the thread I share because I care. She tells how you can use a foam roller to get your BC smooth. If that is what you want. I hope this helps icon_biggrin.gif

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sweetchef Posted 25 Sep 2006 , 8:40pm
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Thanks! I've been getting alot of requests for 3-D cakes lately, but the customers don't want to pay extra for fondant covering (or they think kids won't like the taste). So, I have to frost (in buttercream) these shapes that are impossible to smooth!--I need every trick I can get!

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