Covering Cakeboards

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mjs4492 Posted 4 Nov 2006 , 11:48pm
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I realize this topic has been discussed before but I still have a couple of questions:
I bought some "acid-free" scrapbooking paper today for covering the cardboards. Do I still need to cover it with clear contact paper so the icing doesn't make stains?
Also bought some Reynolds white freezer paper. Does the shiny side go next to the cake? I kind of liked the "flat" side of the paper better, but I've never tried this method.
Thank you all for your help!

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JulieBugg2000 Posted 4 Nov 2006 , 11:54pm
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I use scrapbooking paper all the time so I can answer that one for you. I always still cover it with clear contact paper for a couple of reasons. It protects the paper from staining, and the contact paper is SOO easy to clean up once you've iced the cake. The icing wipes off with just a damp paper towel and it looks like it was never there.

I've not used the freezer paper so I don't know about that, but HTH!

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mjs4492 Posted 4 Nov 2006 , 11:56pm
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Thank You!! Using it tomorrow so the quick response is greatly appreciated!!

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mdelmauro Posted 4 Nov 2006 , 11:56pm
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I use freezer paper all the time, the shiny side goes on top, right under the cake. The shiny part keeps the paper from absorbing the frosting.

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mjs4492 Posted 5 Nov 2006 , 12:02am
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Thank you both for such quick replys!!
No more stressing over covering cakeboards...icon_smile.gif

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mamacc Posted 5 Nov 2006 , 1:34am
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It protects the paper from staining, and the contact paper is SOO easy to clean up once you've iced the cake. The icing wipes off with just a damp paper towel and it looks like it was never there.




I love how easy it is to clean contact paper!!!!! Especially when you are carving a cake and get cake crumbs all over it.

Courtney

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mjs4492 Posted 5 Nov 2006 , 3:38pm
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I covered my cakeboard this morning using scrapbook paper! Square board about 11" and then covered with the clear contact paper. I think I'm going to be doing this a whole lot more with my cakes! The contact paper I found has a matte finish and doesn't take away from the print of the paper.
Thanks to you all!!

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JulieBugg2000 Posted 5 Nov 2006 , 3:55pm
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Good, I'm glad to know it worked out for you! icon_biggrin.gif

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QueLinda Posted 5 Nov 2006 , 4:03pm
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So, when you use freezer paper you can still see the pretty paper/fabric underneath?

um, might have to try it, sounds less expensive than clear contact paper.

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