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I need to make this bow and know the basics but some detail like how to dry it so it doesn't get distorted.
How to measure it so it isnt a tiny after thought. The cake is going to be a10 or 12 in. Square. I have to make it this coming week and could use tips from Godiva, or anyone who is successful with this kind of bow.
How thin should it be 1/8" or thinner. and how wide so doesnt look funny. A nice full big bow.
Thanks so much ALL!
Hi,
I used this very same photo for inspiration for my gift box cake! I didn't use 50/50, so mine is much thicker.
I cut my fondant about 3" x 6.5". I folded the two ends into the middle and pinched to secure (and dabbed a tiny bit of water on the ends). I wrapped the center part around the bow (securing on the back) and stuffed tissue in the loops and let it dry overnight.
Good luck and post photo 
Hi,
I used this very same photo for inspiration for my gift box cake! I didn't use 50/50, so mine is much thicker.
I cut my fondant about 3" x 6.5". I folded the two ends into the middle and pinched to secure (and dabbed a tiny bit of water on the ends). I wrapped the center part around the bow (securing on the back) and stuffed tissue in the loops and let it dry overnight.
Good luck and post photo
I love your cake. I knew I say another one somewhere.Beautiful!
So you cut the ribbon 6.5" x3 how big is the cake it is sitting on?
I'm trying to get a feel for the length and width I will need for a 12" cake.
And you wrapped it around before it was all dry right?
Thank you!
In my pictures, the yellow square cake with the same bow on it, was a 9" square cake. I would probably go to 8" or 8.5" on a 12" cake. Don't forget to make the width of the strip a bit wider also. Maybe 4" wide.
Yep, I make the entire bow up and then let it dry. And the ribbons! I usually go ahead and place bow/ribbons on the cake and let it all dry overnight.
Thank you!
In my pictures, the yellow square cake with the same bow on it, was a 9" square cake. I would probably go to 8" or 8.5" on a 12" cake. Don't forget to make the width of the strip a bit wider also. Maybe 4" wide.
Yep, I make the entire bow up and then let it dry. And the ribbons! I usually go ahead and place bow/ribbons on the cake and let it all dry overnight.
Width of the strip? you mean the over hang? ,sorry, I've done a box (look in pics) but not like this one. and the bow tails, same width as the rest of the bow? and the length?
Thanks you for the help. I will be making it tonight if I can
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