Help With Run-In/flooding...

Decorating By Chef_Lori Updated 4 Nov 2006 , 3:24am by roosterroses

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Chef_Lori Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 6:27pm
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I have a 14" cake to do with a logo on top, lettering on the sides (I posted about this already, asking about help with lettering on sides)... I want to keep the logo and side type looking somewhat consistent, since the cake will be busy with wafer paper leaves all over it.

I was considering doing the logo with run-in (it's pretty simple)... has anyone done run-in letters before? Would it work print out letters the size I need, trace/fill them and then move them to the cake sides? It's a soft frosting (cream cheese)... how would you make sure they stick? Would they be pliable enough to mold a bit to the curvature of the cake sides?

Anyone with any experience with this? I'd appreciate the help!!

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antonia74 Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:38pm
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I tried to do run-in royal icing letters as a monogram for a wedding cake, but completely neglected to allow them to dry on the curve of the cake pan. icon_mad.gif

My advise is make it a lot easier and cut them from gumpaste instead. This is what happened when I stuck them to the cake's fondant. The letters are straight, the cake is curved!!! :
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KHalstead Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 7:42pm
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antonia........I know it frustrated you......but I think it looks kinda cool sticking out from the cake! Adds another layer of dimension.....I"d just be like....yeah, I did it on purpose...I'm artsy like that lol

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roosterroses Posted 2 Nov 2006 , 11:33pm
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I do a lot of lettering with color flow (similar to run-out/ floodwork). Works great printing out what size and font you want from your computer.
Below is a pic of a cake with letters both on the sides and top of the cake. The letters on the top have a "tab" on the bottom so that they stick into the top of the cake.
Hope this helps.
LL

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roosterroses Posted 4 Nov 2006 , 3:24am
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I sent you a PM... hope it helps! icon_smile.gif

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