Crumbs!!!!!

Decorating By Peeg Updated 22 Aug 2007 , 3:22am by Peeg

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Peeg Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 10:58am
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What in the world can I do? When I cut a cake into the desired shape and crumb coat, there are a zillions of crumbs. Then when I do the finishing of BC, I have some crumbs that show through. Please help. Peeg

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susies1955 Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 11:04am
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I haven't had experience enough to say BUT I have read on here that some freeze their cakes for about 15 to 20 minutes and the crumbs then CAN'T move. icon_smile.gif
Hopefully others that are experienced will be here to help you soon,
Susie

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mgdqueen Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 11:08am
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When I finally got the knack for making my crumb coat very thin, and my second coat much thicker-so crumbs can't show through, it seemed that my cakes came out much nicer. I don't know if that statement helps you at all, but you might want to check your consistancy of icing. thumbs_up.gif

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Iheartcake Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 12:40pm
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I still have problems with crumbs. I'll have to try a thinner crumb coat. I find with mine though that it will look fine, no crumbs.. then the next day it's like the crumbs bleed through ?? Not sure why or how they do that.. but it seems the longer my cake sits, the more crumbs start showing through.

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spongemomsweatpants Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by mgdqueen

When I finally got the knack for making my crumb coat very thin, and my second coat much thicker-so crumbs can't show through, it seemed that my cakes came out much nicer. I don't know if that statement helps you at all, but you might want to check your consistancy of icing. thumbs_up.gif




ditto to this...sometimes I even have to put a 3rd coat on. I freeze for a few mins in between and that also seems to help

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Teekakes Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 12:54pm
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Originally Posted by mgdqueen

crumb coat very thin, and my second coat much thicker-so crumbs can't show through, . thumbs_up.gif




This is what I do and have no problems at all. No freezing first is necessary for me but if I ever had the problem I would not hesitate to chunk it in the freezer for a few minutes.

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Mchelle Posted 21 Aug 2007 , 12:56pm
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Try using a pastry brush and brush off the as much of the crumbs that you can. Then crumb coat. See if that helps

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Peeg Posted 22 Aug 2007 , 3:22am
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Thanks to everyone, I'm sure your suggestions will work,Peeg

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