Melvira Method Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Decorating By Pootchi Updated 10 Feb 2007 , 5:40pm by shortcake2
Last week I bought a foam roller while shopping at the hardware store with my dh. You should have seen his face when I said it was for my cakes 
Finally I got an order for buttercream iced cake so I could use my new tool!!
OMG!!! it's so amazing!!! Smoothing my icing was so easy and so quick, and even got sharp edges on my square cake without a problem. I'll use this method from now on, and if I want a pattern, I'll use the paper towels AFTER I've smoothed it out.
Thank you Melvira for sharing this method!!! 
How do we get the roll clean again?
I forgot!
yeah, thanks Melvira for the great tip!!
I tried it for the first time yesterday on the Asian Themed Anniversary cake, and i got the smoothest cake ever. I still need to work on the technique as i got i little bit of texturing on it, but i think i just wansnt using the right technique. I had a 6 inch roller and used it on an 11 inch cake.
I am interested in knowing how to clean it too, i ended up with red buttercream all over it and just washed it with dishwashing liquid by hand, but it didnt come out properly and i kinday smooshed it.
cheers
Nati
I've never seen or heard of this method. The search function is down can anyone explain this in more detail. Thanks.
- Paula
I've never seen or heard of this method. The search function is down can anyone explain this in more detail. Thanks.
- Paula
http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-49423.html Here's the link to the thread where Melivira explains it. I finally got my rollers and tried it on my 12 x 18 cake and it was wonderful. Thank you so much Melivira.
Diane
I love it too! I am a newbie and started using it right away in Wilton I. My classmates would always ask me how I got my cake so smooth. I even posted my first cake with no decorations on it to show off how smooth it was.... Fabulous site and thank you thank you Melvira. Be sure to get all the soap out of your rollers. If you're not sure you could rinse them in a little water with white vinegar. If you are concerned about bacteria you could microwave damp roller for about 30 seconds on high...like cleaning a sponge....
I also achieved a wonderful smooth buttercream frosting on the cake that I did with this method....I love this method, love it, love it!!!!
thanks for sharing melvera!
This has to be one of the best tips I've picked up one here and it's all I use now. I got a package of 6" refills at Lowes so I never run out. I also wash with hot water and a little bit of dawn then rinse until water runs clear. Does anyone know if you can use it on top of an edible image to smooth it into BC?
The yellow roller heads are not dense enough foam, so if you use those it won't be as smooth. If you are really having trouble with it you can add a sheet of viva underneath, or like some people have said, a sheet of paper, wax paper, anything like that will work.
As far as washing it, I find that getting it wet with nice hot water, then rub a little dishsoap between your (clean) hands and then rub that lather all over the foam. That's easier to rinse out than adding the soap directly to the foam, but that works too.
Thank you guys for the wonderful feedback! You know how to make a girl feel loved, I can tell you that much!! Hugs!!
Well I have to say I was wondering about this so me and hubby went to Lowe's last month and I purchased a roller and a refill pack of heads and plan on using it for two sheet cakes I'm making for this weekend. I haven't used it yet but he was looking funny when I put that as well as a putty knife in the cart he said "What are you going to paint? and I don't need a putty knife I have tons of them" I said "well your knives have putty stuck to them correct?" he said "yeah why" I said "Because it's for a cake as is the roller so just hush!" he laughed and said ok whatever you know what you're doing I don't lol
I'll be sure to mention in the posting of my pics that I used this method 
The roller I used is 6" long and has a white roller. It's not smooth; rather "spongy" actually. My sweet husband bought it for me at Lowe's and I really didn't notice what the tag said about denseness..... He was so excited about being able to help with the decorating and it was the cheapest "toy" he's bought yet.
I will try it again because to many of you have had great results with the method.
Melvira: please put a tutorial on CC!!
I hope it works better for you with a little practice!! I want it to work for everyone!
Jackie did request a tutorial from me and I have made one, but I am currently in the process of adding pix, but I have to get a new roller... my sister is taking my Wilton classes and she confiscated my big roller! 
You should've seen me when I got the request... I was floating on air! I just love helping people!! 
What crusting buttercream recipe do you use??
I used the roller method this past weekend and it is GREAT! This is the first time ever having a perfectly smooth cake and it is so easy. I love this method! Melvira you are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!
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